Children were unconscious, injured: Eyewitnesses recall horror of River Valley blaze

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He called his staff and told them about the hearth and instructed them to include canisters on stand-by if the incident spread. &nbsp, After a while, they decided to leave for protection.

He next went to the front of the product, where he saw the kids sitting on the balcony.

He proceeded to help aid the scaffold as the staff passed the children down a people chain from the second floor.

” The adults cleared the kids out first… ( a ) lady at the top was shouting to tell us that there were more kids, about four or five, still stuck inside”.

Mr Chan also said there was no explosion, and that the first indication of the fireplace was the thick black smoke.

” The dust was extremely heavy, and it looked like a war zone, like what you see only on the TV”, he told CNA.

In complete, the first firefighters saved about 10 children, before the SCDF and officers arrived and took over with specialized products, said Mr Chan.

Families INFORMED OF Affair

The mother of a four-year-old woman who attended a course at Newtonshow said she received a visit at 1pm from her mother’s instructor, telling her that her child’s school was secure.

” I thought it was crazy, because they just said there was an event but didn’t complex, and didn’t notice that there was a fireplace”, said the woman, who just wanted to be known as Ms Fu.

Speaking in Mandarin, she added that her child was part of a course that was on a field trip to the Science Centre.

From her house near UE Square, she first saw several people cars lined up and barricades set up at about 11am.

She eventually left her home at 12pm and noticed that traffic was completely diverted, but was still hardly aware of what had happened.

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Trump tariffs set to hamper growth of key ASEAN economies, posing tough test for some leaders

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Siwage Dharma Negara, an economist and co-director of the Indonesia Studies Program at the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute, claimed that a lack of negotiations with the US does detract from this passion. &nbsp,

If the US imposes a 32 % tariff on Indonesian exports, he said, it will put a significant strain on Prabowo’s ambitious goal of achieving 8 % economic growth during his term.

Even a 5 % growth target is made more challenging by these setbacks, according to the report.

Jakarta’s economy is “very delicate” to US taxes, according to Bhima Yudhistira Adhinegara, director of the Center for Economic and Law Studies in Indonesia.

At the end of the day, Foreign companies even send their products to the US, he told CNA.” Whatever goods we produce and send to China, for example, we also send our products to the US,” he said.

” The second reason is due to the dollar fluctuations. Rupiah’s exchange rate is very sensitive to everything, including imports of raw materials, remittances, and the ( rising ) living expenses Indonesian consumers will soon have to bear.

Bhima warned that Indonesia could face twin harm as major manufacturing centers like China and Vietnam work to avoid US tariffs on alternative markets, particularly Indonesia’s large customer base.

This means that Indonesia won’t be able to fully capitalize on its own base because local products, which are usually exported to the US, cannot compete with those from China and Vietnam, whose products will soon flooded the domestic market.

Because the rates are a little bit high, he explained, “it makes it very difficult, from the Indonesia manufacturers ‘ viewpoint, to move their goods from the US market to the local market around.”

On Tuesday, Indonesia made a number of concessions to US imports, including lowering material and digital goods taxes.

Finance Minister Mulyani Indrawati announced that Indonesia may even lower US transfer fees on mine and health products. &nbsp,

Indrawati claimed that under the new tax regime, Indonesia could remove Vietnam, Bangladesh, Thailand, and China as a cause of some export to the US.

Next week, a high-level delegation from Southeast Asia’s biggest economy may travel to the US to seek a deal to lower the influence of its 32 % price.

Jokowi has emphasized that political negotiations will be conducted instead of hostile measures in his country.

In addition, Indonesia will purchase liquefied petroleum gas, liquid natural gas, and beans from the US as part of the negotiations, according to general economic minister Airlangga Hartarto, who will guide Indonesia’s group to the US.

Bhima argued that Jakarta has not taken the issue seriously, noting that there have been two years without the position of Indonesia’s envoy to Washington.

The analyst urged the Prabowo government to “act quickly” and begin developing fiscal stimulus plans, including looser loan or credit terms for industries that have been hit by US tariffs. These include utility discounts for entrepreneurs and looser utility discounts for entrepreneurs.

We want to keep our optimism up, but we must acknowledge that there is a significant issue ahead, he said.” The Indonesian government lacks the sense of crisis.

Further economic issues will result from failing to achieve 8 % growth, according to Bhima, adding to the already waning public trust in the current administration as a result of recently contentious decisions regarding the roles of the police and military.

I believe that trust in the central bank and government will decline if people see the impact of the US tariffs becoming uncontrollable and the currency ( let’s say, 18 000 per dollar ) weakens further.

The Indonesian economy will suffer as a result of the (added ) political instability. In that regard, Indonesia’s future is not promising. People are already fed up with this.

The socioeconomic analyst Oh in Malaysia noted that the effects of a 24 % US tariff rate could lead to higher prices, job losses, and fewer economic opportunities.

Voters may not distinguish between domestic policy failures and global trade dynamics, he said, because they are notoriously sensitive to immediate economic pressures, and he said Anwar’s leadership is responsible for their hardships.

” This vulnerability gives opposition parties a potent political narrative that presents the downturn as a case study of governmental incompetence,” according to some.

Oh agreed that the tariffs are a “double-edged sword” for Anwar, who has a “rare chance to demonstrate resilience and vision” in guiding Malaysia through this troubled period.

He cited how many Malaysians still give thanks to former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad’s efforts to stabilize the nation after the Asian Financial Crisis in 1997 by converting the ringgit to the US dollar.

The political payoff could be significant at both national and regional ( ASEAN ) stages, he added.” So, if Anwar navigates this storm effectively, minimising economic damage relative to neighbors, this will be significant,” he continued.

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Trump tariffs could hit ASEAN economies hard, with potential political price for leaders

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Siwage Dharma Negara, an economist and co-director of the Indonesia Studies Program at the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute, claimed that a lack of negotiations with the US will detract from this passion. &nbsp,

The US’s 32 % tax on Indonesian exports will be a major obstacle to Prabowo’s ambitious goal of achieving 8 % economic development during his term, he added.

Even a 5 % growth target is made more challenging by these setbacks, according to the author.

Bhima Yudhistira Adhinegara, chairman of the Indonesian Center for Economic and Law Studies, claimed Jakarta’s relationship to the global supply chain makes it “very hypersensitive” to US taxes.

At the end of the day, Foreign companies even send their products to the US, he told CNA.” Whatever goods we produce and send to China, for example, we also send our products to the US,” he said.

” The second reason is due to the dollar fluctuations. The ( rising ) living expenses that Indonesian consumers will soon have to bear are all very sensitive to rupees, especially raw material imports and remittances.

Bhima warned that as key manufacturing centers like China and Vietnam work harder to avoid US tariffs, Indonesia could face a double blow.

This means that Indonesia won’t be able to fully capitalize on its own base because local products, which are usually exported to the US, cannot compete with those from China and Vietnam, which will quickly monopolize the domestic market.

Because the costs are a little bit high, he explained, “it makes it very difficult for Indonesia exporters to move their items from the US market to the local market here.”

On Tuesday, Indonesia made a number of concessions to US imports, including lowering material and digital goods taxes.

Indonesia’s finance minister Mulyani Indrawati announced that the US would also decrease its import taxes on mining-related goods and medical equipment. &nbsp,

Indrawati claimed that under the new tax regime, Indonesia could remove Vietnam, Bangladesh, Thailand, and China as a cause of some export to the US.

Next month, a high-level delegation from Southeast Asia’s biggest economy may travel to the US to seek a deal to lower the influence of its 32 % price.

Jokowi has emphasized that political negotiations will be conducted instead of hostile measures in his country.

In addition, Indonesia does purchase liquefied petroleum gas, liquid natural oil, and beans from the US as part of the negotiations, according to general economic minister Airlangga Hartarto, who will guide Indonesia’s group to the US.

Bhima claimed that Jakarta has not shown” seriousness” in addressing the problem, noting that the position for Indonesia’s envoy to Washington has been vacant for two years.

The researcher urged the Prabowo state to “act quickly” and begin developing fiscal stimulus plans, including looser loan or credit conditions for industries that have been hit by US tariffs. These include energy discounts for entrepreneurs and looser power discounts.

” The Indian government lacks the sense of crisis, but we want to preserve our optimism going,” he said.” But we also need to acknowledge that there is a significant issue ahead.”

Further economic issues will worsen already waning public confidence in the current administration due to recent contentious procedures involving the functions of the police and military, according to Bhima.

I believe that people’s confidence in the central bank and the government will decline if they see the impact of the US tariffs becoming uncontrollable and the currency ( let’s say, 18 000 per dollar ) weaken further.

The Indonesian economy will suffer as a result of the (added ) political instability. In that regard, Indonesia’s future is not promising. Individuals are now “tired” of it.

The economic analyst Oh in Malaysia noted that the effects of a 24 % US tax rate could lead to higher pricing, job losses, and fewer economic opportunities.

Voters may not be able to tell the difference between private policy failures and global trade dynamics, he said, because they are extremely sensitive to immediate economic pressures and are therefore attributed to Anwar’s leadership.

This risk gives criticism parties a strong social narrative that frames the downturn as evidence of political incompetence, or as some might say “balls” of it.

Oh agreed that Anwar’s tariffs are a “double-edged weapon” for him because he has a “rare chance to demonstrate endurance and vision” in guiding Malaysia through this difficult time.

He cited how many Malay still give thanks to former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad’s efforts to stabilize the nation after the Asian Financial Crisis in 1997 by converting the ringgit to the US dollars.

The political payoff could be significant at both national and regional ( ASEAN ) stages, he added.” So, if Anwar navigates this storm effectively, minimising economic damage relative to neighbors, this will be significant,” he continued.

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Former SUTD director, NUS deputy director jailed 46 weeks for cheating, taking upskirt videos and photos

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A former National University of Singapore ( NUS) employee who extorted S$ 205, 500 ( US$ 152, 000 ) from his reporting officer was sentenced to a 46-week jail term on Tuesday ( Apr 8 ). &nbsp,

Foo Siang Chi, 55, tricked the victim, a 58-year-old deputy director of the Office of Facilities Management ( OFM) at NUS, into believing that he needed money to pay off a renovation business’ outstanding debts. &nbsp,

In reality, Foo was buried in the islands as well because of gambling. &nbsp,

After vulgar videos and pictures were discovered in his telephone while he was being investigated, Foo also admitted to lying to charges of insulting the humility of ladies and pornography. He was given consideration for two fees related to these offenses for his punishment. &nbsp,

Foo was a S$ 8, 000 income as an associate producer of OFM when he first started working for NUS as an associate producer in May 2013. In 2015, he was promoted to senior associate chairman, and his salary increased to S$ 9, 000. &nbsp,

He was eventually promoted to the position of assistant director when he was fired in August 2018. NUS recently informed CNA that Foo was fired as a result of domestic investigations into the cheating. &nbsp,

Foo was the chairman of Barang Barang Interiors before joining NUS. He even worked as a part-time real estate agent. &nbsp,

Foo claimed he needed time to settle excellent records before dissolving Barang Barang Interiors despite NUS telling him that he could never run his business or work as a home agent while the school was employable. &nbsp,

Foo initially disclosed to NUS that she had S$ 600,000 in debts. The Marina Bay Sands game therefore became his hobby. &nbsp,

Foo and the sufferer became close associates while Foo was employed by NUS. The prey was kept in the dark about the gambling because Foo’s reporting commander was conscious of his financial position as a result of Barang Barang Interiors, but he was kept informed about it.

At the same time, Foo had been harassed at his place of employment by lenders who had already borrowed money. &nbsp,

The victim began lending Foo money over the course of four times in 2015 because he was sorry for him. He also obtained a personal product from OCBC on one occasion and five checks from Foo. &nbsp, By July 2015, the sufferer had lent S$ 205, 500 to Foo.

Foo then used the money to gamble, or to pay off urgent obligations so he could use it to bargain again. At the game, he incurred significant debt.

He continued to use unregistered lenders to overspend at casinos in the interim. &nbsp,

Foo continued to get significant money from the sufferer actually after July 2015, when he had run out of private money to give him the money. &nbsp,

The victim finally arranged for Foo to borrow money using personal credit lines from different lenders. &nbsp,

He later learned of Foo’s dishonesty. Foo has since reimbursed the prey with S$ 205,500. &nbsp,

OFFENSES UNDER EARTH ABOUT Ladies

Foo left the Singapore University of Technology and Design ( SUTD ) in February 2019 to become the director of Office Campus Infrastructure and Facilities. &nbsp,

Officials discovered upskirt photos and videos in his cellphone during investigations.

When he ran into women whose legs he found beautiful, Foo acknowledged that he would take the offensive material. The photos or videos were taken on the NUS and SUTD schools, in shops, and on public transportation. &nbsp,

Between April 2018 and March 2020, he recorded at least 30 upskirt movies or pictures. SUTD recently stated that Foo freely submitted his resignation and resigned on January 31, 2022. &nbsp,

The prosecutors requested between 16 and 19.5 weeks of prison, arguing that Foo cheated on a large scale. &nbsp,

According to deputy public prosecutor Alexandria Shamini Joseph, the crimes were” six times over the course of four month” and “betrayed a level of malice.” &nbsp,

She noted that the trial had taken into account this fact when it proposed the paragraph. Compensation was made nine times after the crime was committed. &nbsp,

For their clientele, Foo’s attorneys Shashi Nathan, Jeremy Pereira, and Withers KhattarWong’s U Sudharshanraj Naidu, they requested seven to nine months in prison. &nbsp,

According to them, their buyer, who is married to an 18-year-old child, currently works on an ad-hoc schedule, making between S$ 2, 000 and S$ 3, 000 per month.

In 2009, Foo acquired Barang Barang Interiors and its existing responsibilities, which totaled about S$ 400, 000. &nbsp,

The company’s firm suffered in 2012, and it was worse. According to the attorneys, NUS advised Foo to relinquish his director in 2014 or he ran the risk of losing it. In despair, Foo turned to loans and wagering, according to the allegations. &nbsp,

” Through a mistaken idea, Mr. Foo decided to gamble with some money to accelerate his bill payments,” they continued. &nbsp,

Foo continued to pay the sufferer, according to the attorneys. &nbsp,

The attorneys argued in mitigation that Foo was regrettable and had thoroughly cooperated with the government. &nbsp,

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Fatal abuse of 4-year-old girl: Social service agency’s report did not fully describe severity of injuries, says MSF

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The social service organization responsible for Megan Khung’s care, the Ministry of Social and Family Development ( MSF), said on Tuesday ( Apr 8 ), that it had not fully explained the extent of her injuries in its report. As a result, there were “inadequate interventions” before her death. &nbsp,

Megan passed away in February 2020. Foo Li Ping, 29, and her then-boyfriend Wong Shi Xiang, 38, both abused her for months before the latter fatally punched the child.

Wong received 17 wood breaths and 30 years in prison while Foo received a 19-year sentence. &nbsp,

It was made known earlier this year that Megan had been withdrawn from a school for about five weeks prior to passing away. A team member noticed bruises on some of her body while she was in school.

Her death wasn’t discovered until five months later, when her parents reported to the police.

Before and after the removal, questions were raised about Megan’s treatment.

WHAT HAPPENED

In 2017, Megan was enrolled in Beyond Social Services ( BSS)’s Healthy Start Child Development Centre. According to court documents, the school claimed that she was usually faithful.

Foo and Wong began dating in 2018 and moved in together a year later, with Megan rarely staying with them.

The few caned Megan when she urinated on the bed and seat in the late February and early March of this year while she was a resident of the apartment. She developed scars all over her body as a result.

The woman left school in the early February of this year, but she came back on March 19 that time.

A personnel member questioned the family about the wounds she had noticed on the kid’s face, shoulders, and feet when Foo took her daughter to the school. Even though Wong claimed some of the injuries were caused by Megan falling off a bike, she fabricated that they were actually caused by her.

She acknowledged that she had another injuries on Megan and that they had been caused by her disciplining the child. The employee informed the mother that this kind of discipline was extreme for a kid Megan’s age.

Another team representative told the couple that any girl should not be subject to any physical punishment and that any violation may result in a recommendation to MSF three days later.

Megan was removed from Foo on September 17, 2019, claiming Foo had not been able to teach her Taiwanese.

The maltreatment escalated after Megan moved in full-time with Foo and Wong. She passed away in February 2020, and the pair burned her body in May of that year. Prior to July 2020, no one knew about her demise.

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In response to CNA’s questions, MSF provided a detailed explanation of the steps taken by the government after the wounds were discovered in March 2019 and before Megan’s passing.

Early in April 2019, the school reported an incident report to the Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA ) following the school had identified the injuries.

According to the review,” Megan appeared content, had no further injury, and had been attending preschool every day since Mar 19, 2019,” according to MSF.

The review made it clear that Foo had consented to the girl moving in with Megan’s grandmother and that BSS had established a momentary care plan for the girl.

After the interpersonal services organization determined her mother to be a reliable and stabilizing caregiver, BSS informed CNA that this treatment plan was put into effect.

According to BSS, it was agreed that Megan may continue to receive regular check-ins and help for the home, as well as advice on suitable methods of child discipline.

” We wanted to make sure Megan’s health right away while working with her family to find a more secure, long-term care layout.”

When ECDA spoke with the school about Megan’s condition a few days after receiving the statement, the preschool reported that she was recovering and was still able to attend the preschool every day.

There was no cause for ECDA to assume child abuse, according to the MSF, based on the information provided by the school.

The BSS community worker consulted a Child Protection Specialist Center ( CPSC ) after Megan left the preschool because she had concerns about the case, including Megan’s whereabouts.

The CPSC recommended that the BSS community worker continue to communicate with Megan’s grandmother to test her well-being in person.

Megan’s departure from school was also the subject of a community worker’s subsequent letter to ECDA. Additionally, they mentioned that they had contacted the CPSC regarding the case.

The group employee inquired to ECDA about the girl’s enrollment in any other preschools, but the agency was unable to locate any records of her enrollment. &nbsp,

The organization instructed the group worker to request a police report if there were concerns about Megan’s locations.

The BSS group worker’s record, according to MSF, “did not fully explain the intensity of the injuries.”

The government continued,” This resulted in limited treatments by the appropriate companies.”

BSS is not a member of the national network of community service centers that are supported by MSF, it was stated.

BSS informed CNA that its team member had made an effort to keep Megan’s well-being by adhering to its established running treatments at the time.

The social services organization said the firm should consider how our safeguarding practices may be improved while these protocols had successfully served several low-income families.

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GE2025: ‘Flight to safety’ has worked for PAP before but worries over US tariffs may not have the same pull, say analysts

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The poll may be affected by the “flight to security,” as it has been in the past, but this result is a given because the voter is different and has changed.

Social scientist Teo Kay Key, a research fellow at the Institute of Policy Studies ( IPS) Social Lab, said that while it is human nature to travel to security when they see danger, what might mean for security may have changed over time.

She said the public will take into account several factors, including the world state of affairs, parties ‘ brand and plan stances, the PAP’s performance, MPs ‘ performance in opposition, provincial issues, and diversity in parliament.

Politicians “probably need to consider that the ballot decision is varied and that there is a need for genuine communication” said Dr. Teo in their communication with voters.

Sociologist Tan Ern Ser argued that Singapore’s “flight to health” attitude was akin to the” life philosophy” that said it is vulnerable and may take its success for granted since the time of its founding prime minister Lee Kuan Yew.

However, the social environment has since become more polarized, with supporters of” those who support a trusted, solid government that provides security to the citizens” and those who “believe in social diversity and checks and balances on common policy and governance.”

It would be more difficult for the PAP authorities to persuade those who had formerly voted for resource enhancement and the rising living standards to continue with it, according to Dr. Tan, who serves as the IPS Social Lab’s alternative principal research fellow.

Instead, voters may cast ballots based on perceptions of a lack of affordable accommodation and the rising cost of living, and interpret geography as “fearmongering,” he said.

Although previous election results suggested a “flight to the familiar,” Assoc Prof. Chong argued that it’s a bargain whether or not this is actually protection. More of the same may be fine, he says. Although that was once a habit among Singaporeans citizens, there is no guarantee that it is.

Singapore must now be able to navigate unknown waters that it hasn’t recently encountered since democracy in ways that affect native bread and butter issues, he added.

” Geography 2025 does not just been about laying out and identifying the risks Singapore faces directly and their local spillovers; it will also include developing a solid plan that all Singaporeans is adopt.”

Back DARK CLOUDS

The General Election of this year won’t be the first to take place in the midst of international political and economic uncertainty.

No longer after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, GE2001 was held in the US. The PAP won 82 of the 84 chairs and 75.29 percent of the popular vote at the time. This was its highest voting promote since 1980.

The PAP won 83 out of 93 tickets during the COVID-19 crisis thanks to GE2020. It received 61.24 percent of the popular vote, which is a decrease of about 9 percentage points from the past GE and the lowest vote since 2011. The ruling party also lost a historically next GRC.

Dr. Teo, a representative from IPS Social Lab, claimed that the polls conducted at various stages of Singapore’s social background and the individual crises were likely not the same as those conducted in the two elections.

Opposition functions were still in their early stages of development during GE2001, with none of them ever winning a Group Representation Constituency. The terrorist strikes ‘ aftermath was a developing condition, and the answer was intended to combat external threats.

Therefore, the voters would have preferred a choice that resembled “flight to health” in its purest sense. However, we also see the two opposition Members keeping their chairs, which meant it was more about wanting things to stay the same, she said.

GE2020, in comparison, occurred about a year after the pandemic, when the virus’s prevention measures were in place. Opposition events were also more well-organized and established, with a few gaining more clout than they did in 2001, according to Dr. Teo.

GEOPOLITICS AND DAY LIFE

In a January survey of 1,310 Singapore conducted by Blackbox Research’s SensingSG, inflation and living costs topped citizens ‘ worries. Jobs and career came in second and fourth, followed by the economy, respectively.

Analysts argued that it is inappropriate to separate geopolitics from bread and butter issues. Geopolitics may not in itself become a significant election issue, but its impact on practical issues like the cost of living, work, and economic security may have a bearing on citizens ‘ minds.

According to NUS Associate Professor Chong, Singapore’s “phenomenal” growth in the past was fueled by financial globalization and liberalization that rested on corporations supported by the US. A deterioration of these conditions may put pressure on Singapore’s “basic company model.”

Singapore was a mediator, a broker, or a comprador par excellence in the globalized foreign system. It gathered businesses and markets from all over the earth, he said. In Singapore, funding was increased, jobs were created, growth was aided, and inflation was maintained.

” Maybe, our voters are informed enough about this fact to make it a significant factor in how they vote,” said Dr. Tan of IPS Social Lab.

According to Dr. Woo Jun Jie, senior lecturer at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, the PAP’s voting share in GE2020 makes it more difficult to predict whether there will be a trip to safety this time around.

Voters are more likely to concentrate on bread and butter problems, but they may unintentionally be affected by wider geopolitical improvements.

Even if it does not directly affect voters ‘ decisions, he said,” Political instability can cause a sense of unease among voters and color their views of domestic economic problems.”

According to analysts, Mr. Wong’s information on the taxes, which he delivered via his YouTube channel, is that voters should be aware of the difficulties Singapore faces and can be assured that the government will take action.

Dr. Woo said the speech assists Singaporeans in making crucial connections between world developments and their daily lives, as well as helping them to prepare for the effects the tariffs may have.

It is unjust to refer to the tariffs as “fearmongering” because of the major effects they will have on our business. Even if it were no an election season, the messages from both Mr. Wong and Mr. Singh would have been just as significant, he said.

Because it is election year, Mr. Wong’s leadership of the ruling party complicates how the word “united” is interpreted. It was anticipated that Mr. Singh, as the leader of the opposition, would share his opinions on this, according to Dr. Teo.

His primary goal is to convey the idea that having a different congress won’t lead to unrest, but rather to encourage cooperation among Singaporeans, she said.

According to Dr. Tan Ern Ser, the remarks made by PSP’s Mr. Leong and Dr. Tan Cheng Bock come off as trivializing the challenges that lie ahead.

However, the PSP officials “remark to something that cannot be excluded at this time: that the PAP may be attempting to use a real crisis to entice the common to vote,” said Assoc Prof Chong.

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Singapore tycoon Robert Ng, 3 children to be designated ‘politically significant persons’ under foreign interference law over links to China body

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The government stated in a push release that” to be clear, the expected names of the four people do not relate to any severe activity.” &nbsp,

Prior to the date for Singapore residents to declare their membership in international legislature or social organizations, Mr. Robert Ng and his children made their declarations immediately before Mar. 1, 2024. &nbsp,

Before Feb. 1, 2024, Singaporeans who were already individuals had to do so by March 1.

In response to CNA questions, MHA responded,” We took some time to thoroughly examine the declarations after that, to see if they had crossed the limits for designation.” &nbsp,

Political parties, social company holders, Members of Parliament, vote candidates, and their vote agents are among the “politically major persons.” &nbsp,

They are required to tell the registrar every year that they receive and accept political donations of S$ 10, 000 ( US$ 7, 400 ) or more as a designated politically significant person. Additionally, they must make their international associations and benefits for migration public.

Seven Singaporeans have officially enrolled in foreign social organizations or legislatures as of March 31. &nbsp,

The government just sent the notices to the four users of the Ng home out of the seven who made declarations, the government continued. &nbsp,

Mr. Robert Ng, 72, is the president of Sino Group, one of Hong Kong’s top real estate developers with interests in residential, commercial, kindness, and retail real property.

Together with his nephew Philip Ng, he is the eldest son of the late billionaire Ng Teng Fong and is the owner of Far East Organization, Singapore’s largest private estate developer and employer.

CPPCC Opportunities

He has previously been a member of the National Committee of the CPPCC, where he has previously been the deputy chairman of the commission for financial matters, according to his account on the Sino Group site. &nbsp,

He is a member of the Hong Kong administration’s Chief Executive’s Council of Advisers, according to a media release from the Hong Kong government dated Mar 17, 2023. He serves as vice-chair of the China Overseas Friendship Association.

The deputy president, non-executive chairman, and team associate producer at Sino Group are Mr. Daryl Ng, Ms. Nikki Ng, and Mr. David Ng, both. &nbsp,

Mr. Daryl Ng has served on the Sichuan Committee and the Beijing Municipal Committee of the CPPCC, as well as on the All-China Youth Federation’s commission. &nbsp,

The Hong Kong United Youth Association’s eldest brother, led by Mr. Robert Ng, is also the foundation’s chair. He formerly held positions on Singapore’s National Heritage Board. &nbsp,

According to her business page, Ms. Nikki Ng has served on the CPPCC’s Shanghai Committee. &nbsp,

Mr. David Ng has been a part of the Fujian Provincial Committee of the CPPCC, according to an online news content from the Hong Kong-based paper Ta Kung Pao. &nbsp,

The MHA has made the second announcement regarding the FICA provisions ‘ goal to identify individuals. Businessman Philip Chan Man Ping from Singapore was the first to receive this see, and he afterwards received it on February 26, 2024. &nbsp,

Mr. Chan, who immigrated from Hong Kong and later became a member of Singapore, was known to be associated with the CPPCC at the time of his title. He also participated in grass and raising initiatives in Singapore for more than ten years. &nbsp,

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GE Newbies Watch: Ex-army chief, private tutor, swim coach among potential candidates seen on the ground

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Since late March, Ms. Diana Pang, 51, has been spotted posing with the People’s Action Party ( PAP ) in the Marine Parade Cluster.

At the start of the Caregiver Support Fund and Industry Immersive Programme, she accompanied Prime Minister Lawrence Wong along with officials Edwin Tong and Tan View Leng. She even took Dr. Tan, Minister of State Faishal Ibrahim, and South East District Mayor Mohd Fahmi Aliman for a haywire at Eunos Crescent on March 30.

According to the Islands Times, Dr. Tan introduced her then as a long-term volunteer with the near East Coast GRC.

She serves on the boards of the Singapore Council of Women’s Organizations, the Women’s Association Women’s Integration Network Council, and the Fengshan Women’s Executive Committee. She has more than 19 years of professional experience in company advice, auditing, and taxation.

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From Singapore to Sampdoria: The low-profile businessman hoping to rescue a sleeping Italian football giant

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Tey said the&nbsp, original plan was to take a” major minority” interest of about 20 to 25 per cent, a number that may make it worthwhile to get involved.

” If I invest two per cent, I think there’s not much place”, he said.

He roped in business associates and ancient friends Pang Sze Khai and Lee Kok Leong, and set up a organization- Kickoff Ventures- to invest in Sampdoria.

” We do a lot of business in different fields together… ( When ) I have a deal, I tell them”, said Tey.

There were also ideas for other investors to appear in, but this didn’t materialise.

According to media studies, one of those linked to Sampdoria was Qatar Sports Investments, the owner of French giant Paris Saint-Germain.

At this point, Tey decided to put in more cash.

” We all decided that ( it’s ) a project we want to carry on, we believe in the project”, he said. ” That’s how I ended up from a considerable majority to a lot which is now 58 per cent”.

CNA understands the total amount invested in Sampdoria, along with Italian partners, was 100 million euros ( US$ 110 million ).

Tey later bought Pang and Lee out of their interest in the league. &nbsp,

” I don’t think this ( was ) really their cup of tea- they are not hardcore football fans like me”.

STAYING BEHIND THE SCENES

Two centuries in, the Singaporean has continued to stay out of the spotlight. He hasn’t been involved in some media commitments, if at all, nor done any media events.

Tey said keeping a small profile is really who he is.

It’s even” by style” that an Italian- Manfredi, now club president- is the face of Sampdoria otherwise, while the Singaporean stays “behind the scenes”.

” They may deal with the Italians many better- the language barrier, the social hurdle”.

But earlier this year, he found himself in the articles of native Genovese advertising. This came after a Norwegian store questioned Tey, Pang and Lee’s motivations for getting involved with Sampdoria, by claiming they were involved in running game company FUN88.

The post premised this argument on FUN88’s name and logo being registered by an Isle of Man-based firm called Mustafar Limited- whose constitutional users are Tey, Pang and Lee.

Tey told CNA that he’s one of the proprietors of Mustafar, which owns and has licensed out the FUN88 brand to separate third-party licensed operators- which finally run the betting web-site in different jurisdictions.

He said he had started out operating FUN88 about 15 years ago.

” Along the way as all these regulations changed, I said I didn’t want to get involved in the operator business”, added Tey.

Given that he had built up the business and the brand, he decided to trademark and license it out.

He called the whole affair a “non-issue”, and pointed to the Italian Football Federation ( FIGC ) not raising any concerns either.

To date, there’ve been no reports of authorities responding to the claim.

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