Minister Desmond Lee called out PSP Leong Mun Wai for his selective use of 1979 data to compare housing affordability
In Parliament (7 March), PSP Leong Mun Wai compared HDB affordability for university and Vocational and Industrial Training Board (VITB) graduates in 1979, with affordability today, and claimed that graduates are worse off today. Responding to Mr Leong, Minister Desmond Lee said that Singapore in 1979 is firstly very different from Singapore in 2025. There […]
No fixed class size. We allocate our finite teaching resources according to the needs of our students: Chan Chun Sing
It has often been suggested that MOE should reduce class sizes. It’s a proposed solution that MOE takes seriously, Education Minister Chan Chun Sing said at MOE Committee of Supply Debate (2025). However, it is important for us to bear in mind what problems we are trying to solve first, he added. What problem are […]
WP’s failure to act decisively against its leader signals a worrying erosion of its moral compass
The conviction of Workers’ Party (WP) leader Pritam Singh for lying under oath has exposed a concerning reality about both the party and its supporters. This episode, which culminated in his sentencing on 17 February 2025, has not only cast doubt on WP’s commitment to integrity but also revealed a troubling fanaticism among its base. […]
Every generation has carved a path through its challenges, and paved the way for the next generation to go even further: Lawrence Wong
“60 years in Chinese culture marks a full cycle of life. So in this SG60 year, we will complete one cycle, and we will enter a new phase of nation-building,” PM Lawrence Wong said in his Budget 2025 speech. “We must brace ourselves for new challenges in this next phase. There are dark clouds over […]
Restriction Order issued to self-radicalised housewife; self-radicalised Malaysian arrested and deported
A self-radicalised Singaporean, 56-year-old housewife, Hamizah binte Hamzah (Hamizah), has been issued with a Restriction Order (RO) under the ISA, MHA said in a press release. Separately, in November 2024, 34-year-old self-radicalised Malaysian, Saharuddin bin Saari (Saharuddin), who was working as a cleaner in Singapore, was arrested under the ISA and repatriated to Malaysia. Hamizah […]
CNY is a time of family reunion, a season for families to cherish the bonds that unite us: Lawrence Wong
Transcript of Prime Minister Lawrence Wong’s Chinese New Year message in full: The Year of the Dragon ended on a high note. Our economy performed strongly. Inflation subsided. Unemployment remained low. Many Singaporeans enjoyed higher wage increases. We usher the Year of the Snake with anticipation and hope for our future. In the Chinese zodiac, […]
If a WP government is in power, how much would Pritam Singh pay his ministers?
“If there were a Workers’ Party government in power today, 𝐛𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐮𝐥𝐚 the Workers’ Party minister would be paid essentially the same as what a minister today is paid. 𝐌𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐡 𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐩𝐚𝐲 𝐡𝐢𝐦𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐬𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭,” Mr Teo Chee Hean said in parliament in 2018. The WP had for many years championed […]
Singapore cannot have exceptional government unless Singaporeans too are exceptional: Janadas Devan
There is a permanent substratum to our existence as a nation-state that will persist no matter what else changes, and it would be foolish of us to ignore it, Mr Janadas Devan asked in a speech delivered in 2017 at the Institute of Policy Studies (IPS). “Things and actions are what they are, and their […]
PSA’s record 40m TEUs cements PSA Singapore’s position as the world’s transshipment hub of choice
Transport Minister Chee Hong Tat announced in a Facebook post that PSA Singapore has achieved a new record, just before we usher in the new year! The Port of Singapore reached a significant milestone on 24 Dec, handling over 40 million Twenty-foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) in 2024. This new record surpasses PSA’s previous annual high of 38.8 million […]
Spotted Wood Owls of Pasir Ris Park are a testament to Singapore’s commitment to sustainable urban development
Pasir Ris Park, a tranquil green oasis on Singapore’s northeastern coast, is home to an enchanting array of wildlife, but none are as iconic or captivating as the Spotted Wood Owls (Strix seloputo). These majestic birds, known for their striking plumage and serene demeanor, have become one of the park’s key attractions, drawing birdwatchers and […]