Does pricing water like sugary drinks nudge people towards unhealthy choice? A look at Gerald Giam’s claim.
Water is abundantly available in Singapore. You can bring your own water in a reusable bottle — it’s legal, practical, and easy. This option already exists for anyone who genuinely does not want to pay for water at an eatery. People don’t hesitate to pay $1 or more for a bottle of water from a […]
New Underground Pumping Station Boosts Flood Protection for Jalan Besar and Little India
National water agency PUB has completed the Syed Alwi Pumping Station (SAPS), a key addition to Singapore’s flood protection infrastructure aimed at safeguarding the low-lying Jalan Besar and Little India areas. Located beside Rochor Canal along Syed Alwi Road, the fully automated facility is designed to collect and divert stormwater into an underground tank before […]
Three Men arrested In Singapore-Thai Joint Operation Against Transnational Vice Syndicate
A joint operation between the Singapore Police Force (SPF) and the Royal Thai Police (RTP) has led to the arrest of three men suspected of operating a transnational vice syndicate that recruited foreign women for prostitution in Singapore. The suspects—two Singaporean men aged 38 and 36, and a 50-year-old Thai man—were arrested in Thailand on […]
No, Jeffrey Siow Didn’t Say “Plebs Shouldn’t Own Cars”
Chris Kuan recently responded to remarks made by Jeffrey Siow, the Acting Minister for Transport, on car ownership in Singapore, in a way that is clearly intended to feed resentment. So what exactly did Jeffrey Siow say? “If you had one COE left to allocate, is it better to allocate it to a private car […]
11 Arrested in Transnational Scam During Joint Operation by Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia
A coordinated crackdown by police forces in Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia has successfully dismantled a transnational criminal syndicate behind a network of scam operations using GSM gateway devices. In a joint operation spanning April to June 2025, officers from the Singapore Police Force (SPF), the Hong Kong Police Force (HKPF), and the Royal Malaysia […]
Cyclist Shot in Restricted Forest Area Near Upper Seletar Reservoir; SAF Suspends Live-Firing Activities
A 42-year-old man sustained a gunshot wound while cycling with friends in a restricted forested area near Upper Seletar Reservoir on the morning of June 15. According to the police, they were alerted to the incident at about 11:55pm by the National University Hospital (NUH), where the injured man had sought treatment. A bullet was […]
Joint Singapore-Malaysia Police Crackdown on Illegal Horse Betting Syndicate saw 16 nabbed
In a coordinated crackdown on illegal horse betting, the Singapore Police Force (SPF) and the Royal Malaysia Police (RMP) arrested 16 individuals—15 men and one woman—aged between 50 and 78, for their suspected involvement in a transnational criminal syndicate. The joint operation was conducted on 11 June 2025. It saw SPF’s Criminal Investigation Department (CID) […]
Old enough to drink and drive at 18, but ready to vote?
Should the voting age be lowered to 18? Some, including politicians, have argued that if an 18-year-old can get married or handle a rifle, then they are ready to vote. Let’s call this the NS argument. The NS Argument One thing is clear: if 18-year-olds who have just enlisted in the army are sent to […]
From Coexistence to Connection: Rethinking Integration with Migrant Workers
How can we help migrant workers to integrate better? How can we move fro m co-existence to connection? Yesterday, as I went about my usual day, I noticed a few things. While walking through Tampines, I passed by some foreign workers fixing the pedestrian lights. They were focused on their task. Later, at the bus […]
MAS Clarifies Scope of Digital Token Service Providers Regime Ahead of June Implementation
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has issued a clarification regarding the scope and application of its upcoming regulatory regime for Digital Token Service Providers (DTSPs), which will take effect on 30 June 2025. This follows MAS’ 30 May 2025 publication of its response to feedback on its earlier consultation paper outlining the proposed regulatory […]