Singapore’s First Polder at Pulau Tekong Adds 800 Hectares of Land
Singapore has reclaimed about 800 hectares of land – the size of about two Toa Payoh towns – at the north-western tip of Pulau Tekong, the HDB announced in a joint statement with the PUB. The reclaimed land will be used for military training purposes. This will free up space on the mainland for other […]
President Tharman Calls for a “We First” Society to Strengthen Mutual Respect And Our Shared National Identity
Speaking at the opening of the 15th Parliament, President Tharman Shanmugaratnam urged Singaporeans to put the collective before self and build a “We First” society rooted in everyday acts of care and solidarity. He stressed that unity cannot be achieved by belief alone, but must be lived out in daily actions. Singapore can only stand […]
Ho Ching: Maintenance Challenges Makes 99-Year Extensions Unrealistic
Singapore must prepare for the challenges of ageing housing estates as leaseholds shorten and owners grow older, said Madam Ho Ching in a recent commentary on Facebook. She cautioned that when properties are left with only 10 to 15 years on their leases, owners may lose the incentive to maintain their homes. This problem, she […]
Bullying in Schools: Why Punishment Alone Is Not Enough
Bullying provokes strong emotions because it strikes at our basic expectation that children should feel safe in school. The recent episode at Sengkang Green Primary shows how viral outrage often collides with the far more complicated realities of managing such behaviour in schools. Parents and the public tend to demand instant justice, usually framed in terms of […]
Full transcript of PM Lawrence Wong’s National Day Message (2025)
This year, Singapore celebrates 60 years of independence. Here’s the full transcript of PM Lawrence Wong’s National Day Message as we celebrate SG60. My fellow Singaporeans SG60 Sixty years ago, Singapore became “forever a sovereign democratic and independent nation,” as you just heard Mr Lee Kuan Yew declare in the Proclamation of Singapore. We didn’t […]
Our Multiracial Experiment : First National Day Rally Speech by Lee Kuan Yew, 1966
Mr Lee Kuan Yew’s first-ever National Day Rally speech at the National Theatre on Aug 8, 1966: This time last year, my colleagues and I had already made a fateful decision on your and our behalf. In the nature of the circumstances, there was no time for consultations – we could not find out what […]
Rainwater Harvesting and Rooftop Gardens: Singapore’s Green Urban Future
In a land-scarce city like Singapore, every square metre counts. As the city-state continues to urbanise, it faces dual challenges: water sustainability and rising urban temperatures. One elegant solution gaining traction across both public and private developments is the integration of rooftop gardens with rainwater harvesting systems. These green rooftops not only help to collect […]
BCA To Conduct Independent Investigation into Tanjong Katong Road Sinkhole Incident: Chee Hong Tat
National Development Minister Chee Hong Tat said that the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) is commencing an independent investigation into the sinkhole that appeared along Tanjong Katong Road South. Upon being alerted to the incident, BCA responded swiftly to prioritise public safety. Construction works at the site were immediately suspended, and a Stop Work Order […]
The next 60 years : How AI can power Singapore’s future according to Public First
The current wave of innovation in AI is set to accelerate growth worldwide. For Singapore, it offers a new opportunity to thrive, according to Public First, a policy, research, opinion and strategy consultancy based in the United Kingdom. Singapore has some of the greatest regional potential from AI, the report says. The country is well-prepared for […]
Jamus’ Need-Based COE is Morally Loud But Structurally Silent
Singapore’s Certificate of Entitlement (COE) system often attracts strong reactions, particularly when premiums spike. In land scarce Singapore, the COE system is a hard cap on vehicle population and not just a pricing mechanism. Without it, traffic congestion would overwhelm our infrastructure, and mobility for everyone would suffer. Recently, Jamus Lim criticised the approach that […]