Singapore’s smaller opposition parties stake early claim to wards ahead of general election

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The goal of opposition parties working together is typically to persuade people to support running a candidate in an election, so that all chairs are contested, according to SDA key Desmond Lim.

” It’s absolutely good to prevent three-cornered fights, but unfortunately we cannot prevent what other parties want to do”, he said. If our opponents believe they have a better opportunity, we must respect them.

Mr Zhu of SUP said his group doesn’t “want to go around and obviously move on another events ‘ lands”.

You need to consider whether or not that is justified or not if additional functions have spent time and effort walking the floor it.

Since there are “less voices at the tables,” he expressed hope that it would be simpler to prevent overlapping claims between parties this time around.

Goh, a PPP representative, acknowledged that opposition supporters opposed multi-cornered conflicts. But at the same moment, he views quite battles as a good depiction of&nbsp,” a progression of democracy”.

” Not all events have the same philosophy, perspective, views or passions”, he told CNA. ” It will be good for Singaporeans to… not ( think about ) voting anti-PAP or anti-opposition, but to think carefully ( about ) what each party and what each candidate represents”.

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Asked about selection work, PAR’s Lim Tean said the alliance has” a large number of new prospects”.

Over at The Coalition, people have spoken about sharing tools, including in tackling individuals, said Mr Zhu, whose SUP has &nbsp, 20 people comprising experts and blue-collar employees.

This could lead to group people leaving their positions to form a new one, as was done in previous elections.

According to Mr. Philemon, the RDU shortlisted 20 prospective candidates in February of last year and has since been teaching them, confirming that his party may face faces in the upcoming election.

SDA’s Mr Lim however said his alliance now has around 1, 000 people.

” We keep a focused core group of over 30 engaged people throughout non-election times. But, when election time arrives, this number swells to at least 200 people likely to take leave and participate actively in battle work”.

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Fire at Kranji warehouse extinguished after 4 days

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SINGAPORE: A fire that broke out at a Kranji warehouse on Wednesday ( Feb 19 ) has been extinguished after four days, the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said on Sunday. &nbsp,

The fire, which involved waste supplies, started on Wednesday morning at 11 Kranji Crescent, which is the home of Wah &amp, Hua’s recycling and waste management company.

By Wednesday evening, it had essentially been completely extinguished, but some persistent fires were still being treated with firefighting efforts. &nbsp,

In a Facebook post on Sunday, SCDF said it had worked “round-the-clock” over the past four days to soak the remaining pockets of flames in the spare stacks. &nbsp,

“SCDF is scaling down our assets. A fireplace engine and team will be at the property to see the region that was impacted by the fire as a precautionary measure, it said.

“SCDF will even hand the site over to the owner of the building as part of their recovery businesses.”

On Wednesday, dust from the incident could be seen from places such as Jurong East, Bukit Panjang, Woodlands and the Causeway.

More than seven fire vehicles and at least two paramedics were present at the picture when CNA arrived at the scene at 2.45pm. Less than an hour after, a second fireplace website made its way. &nbsp,

Some houses close to the warehouse’s inventory had to let employees leave. &nbsp, One man was taken to hospital for smoke inhalation and burn injury.
 

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Lost your phone? Here’s what happens once it’s brought to the Singapore police

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In 2024, the SPF received about 50, 000 accounts of found house, an raise from 42, 000 in 2022. More than half of these things ‘ entrepreneurs were able to be identified.

According to the Police Force Act of 2004, unoccupied goods that can’t be traced to their owners are sold, forfeited, or disposed of.

Jewelry and belongings are sold at auction, while money is given to the state.

An burning facility disposes of non-valuable or uncommon items, such as a single shoe, which the officers claimed was the strangest property they discovered.

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Things go through a processing procedure after they arrive at the Found and Unclaimed Property Office.

During CNA’s attend, press representatives were taken through several rooms, each showcasing a stage in the process.

A mechanical conveyor system moves plates of found products to designated desktops in the first place. Officers can concentrate on more challenging tasks, according to SPF, because this program optimizes handling and routing, reducing the need for regular transportation.

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From China to the world: Labubu and Ne Zha 2 set to drive Pop Mart’s global expansion in 2025

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In March, the movie may start to be shown in Singapore and Malaysia.

As for when its Ne Zha 2 toys may be released abroad, Pop Mart said “timing is important” and they would work towards launching it after the show’s outside release.

In China, it has successfully tapped into the charm of Chinese tradition and myth, cherished for years, experts told CNA.

” They add new stories, innovations and forms”, said Zou Sheng, an interdisciplinary media scholar at Hong Kong Baptist University.

Sun Wukong is re-enacted in Black Myth: Wukong in creative ways that incorporate new interpretations into the narrative rather than just relying on the characters ‘ inherent charm.

” Ne Zha’s new design borrows basic elements from traditional legends yet incorporates fresh interpretations”, he added.

” They are mainly about storytelling, conveying elements of Chinese culture and a deep-rooted spirit”, said Dr Huang Gejun, an assistant professor atXi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University in Suzhou. &nbsp,

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Second edition of Career Forward event to be held on Mar 8 and Mar 9

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SINGAPORE: Career Forward will be held at the Suntec Singapore Convention &amp, Exhibition Centre for its next release in March. The job fair, which Mediacorp co-sponsored with SkillsFuture Singapore and Workforce Singapore, is intended to be a one-stop resource for job seekers, recent graduates, and mid-career professionals everywhere. &nbsp, TheContinue Reading

Members of Indonesian punk band Sukatani issue apology, reveal identities following song criticising the police

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The singer’s decision to pull Bayar Bayar Bayar has sparked mixed emotions.

A few followers have criticized the walk, claiming it as a response to social censure in music and the arts.

However, people supported the decision, arguing that condemnation should be conveyed more effectively to avoid greater disagreement.

The Central Java Police denied that the album’s liquidity was subject to any restrictions or stress.

” There is none. Every person has the right to openly express their opinions. As far as I know, there is no ban”, said Commissioner Dwi Subagio, the fugitive research director of Central Java Police.

Sukatani said that despite the discussion, it will continue to produce music and express cultural criticism through its craft.

This content was first published on CNA Indonesia.

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Meet the 66-year-old woman who’s been nurturing Changi Airport’s outdoor plants and trees for 44 years

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” Believe it or not, our entire team managed to “jaga” ( take care of ) every plant and tree on our own,” the statement continued.

Ping and her coworkers may split the trees themselves or trim the ones that needed care at Paya Lebar. They may also detect and locate every grow, tree, and flower it.

Ling realized she had a deep interest in the job because she had first chosen it for financial stability; it was a great fit for her. &nbsp,

In 1981, when the airport moved to Changi, Ling had to choose: Sit with the airport or find another job. She was excited about planning the vegetation for this fresh plot of land, which was several times larger.

Ping joined Changi Airport Group’s gardening group in 2009 after the airport was corporatized. She said she doesn’t get her position for granted because she is the only team in charge of the carrier’s backyard vegetation. &nbsp,

” To me, it was always about being there for the vegetation”, she said. ” As long as I may manage the vegetation outside the aircraft, I’m happy”.

Her work, she told CNA Women, may be broken down into two groups: Routine and non-routine things. &nbsp,

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GE Newbies Watch: PAP, WP new faces spotted in potential battleground GRCs

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The native recycling and waste management company Wah &amp, Hua’s CEO, Heng Swee Keat’s Deputy Prime Minister, has been making her mark in East Coast GRC, a district where she has established herself.

A long-time PAP charity of nearly two decades, Ms Tan became active in the group’s Fengshan hospital towards the close of last year, according to press reports. Formerly, she was involved in the&nbsp, Hong Kah North, represented by Senior Minister of State Amy Khor.

Last November, Ms. Tan first spotted at a group referral event in Fengshan, where she distributed PAP teddy bears along with MP Cheryl Chan. Since therefore, she has often joined Ms. Chan in community events.

She and the five East Coast GRC MPs were spotted compliment residents in the strongholds last weekend while standing next to a fly during the Chingay festival.

Ms Tan has been the CEO of Wah &amp, Hua since 2000. She also founded a joint venture with China Tianying to create a waste-to-energy plant and headed the purchase of a majority stake in the included waste management company Blue Planet Environmental Solutions.

Valerie Lee ( PAP )

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