The Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau could not secure the cooperation of several potential key witnesses to come to Singapore to testify, and mutual legal assistance requests did not yield any helpful evidence.Continue Reading
With regard to the beverage container return scheme, a small deposit will be applied when consumers buy certain pre-packaged drinks. Consumers can claim a full refund of the deposit by returning their empty beverage containers at designated return points. The scheme was announced during the 2021 Committee of Supply debate.Continue Reading
Communications and Information Minister Josephine Teo says the reasons which led to the Government’s decision to fund SPH Media Trust – which was made in early-2021 – remain valid today.Continue Reading
SINGAPORE: The 2023 Budget statement will be delivered by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong in Parliament on Feb 14 at 3.30pm. The Budget statement will be broadcast live on Channel 5, CNA, CNA938, Capital 958, CNA website, CNA YouTube, CNA Facebook, 8 World News, 8 World NewsContinue Reading
Peh Wei Jian allegedly failed to protect the baby, despite knowing about the prior physical abuse by his co-accused Sim Liang Xu.Continue Reading
Member of Parliament Tin Pei Ling has defended taking a new job at Grab. Corporate governance expert Mak Yuen Teen weighs in on the online frenzy and the actual and perceived conflicts.Continue Reading
SINGAPORE: The police are investigating four people caught on a video fighting in what appears to be a road rage incident. In the video uploaded on Sunday (Feb 5) by Facebook page SG Road Vigilante, three people from one car are seen fighting the driver of another car. The 55-secondContinue Reading
European countries have avoided the worst-care scenario of energy rationing, amid gas supply woes arising from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. RSIS’ Alvin Chew considers if an electricity rationing exercise makes sense for Singapore.Continue Reading
More than 12,000 Singaporeans aged 60 and above said they hear “ringing in the ear”, the Ministry of Health said in response to a parliamentary question.Continue Reading
No matter how big or friendly other countries are, Singapore’s policies are for Singaporeans to decide, says the Law and Home Affairs Minister in a speech.Continue Reading