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Singaporean authorities are investigating racist comments targeting Indians made by citizens in the wake of the Nepal floods, drawing sharp criticism from government ministers.
Minister Hannah Yeoh has officially confirmed her divorce following an 18-year marriage, as reported on her official website amid public interest in her personal life.
Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Zaqy Mohamad expressed deep disturbance over a sexual assault case involving young children at a mosque and requested a review of safeguards for informal activities.
Singapore's Coordinating Minister K Shanmugam emphasized the need to seriously address lawyer attrition concerns, acknowledging the demanding nature of the profession but condemning poor supervision, harassment, and unreasonable treatment.
Singapore's Acting Minister for Muslim Affairs, Faishal Ibrahim, has resigned from his political roles due to 'interactions with a woman' that fell short of expected standards. Ibrahim apologized to his residents and acknowledged his actions were inappropriate.
Hungary's recent broadcast reform has sparked debate, with some calling it necessary and others criticizing it as a move towards Orbán-era propaganda. The reform aims to address the country's broadcasting landscape.
Singapore's foreign minister made a rare visit to North Korea, holding talks with top diplomats in Pyongyang. This trip has fueled speculation about a renewed 'Singapore channel' for diplomatic engagement.
Singapore's Minister Tan See Leng stated that there are currently no shifts in firms' hiring preferences between local and foreign workers, adding that the upcoming Economic Strategy Review report will address workforce planning.
Singapore's foreign minister stated that the current situation in the Strait of Hormuz could be a "dry run" for a potential conflict between the United States and China.
Singaporean minister Tan See Leng has publicly criticized a Bloomberg article, calling it 'pernicious' and implying it subtly suggested illegal actions on his part.
Singaporean minister K. Shanmugam has alleged that Bloomberg had an agenda to publish news about his Good Class Bungalow sale, claiming the media outlet was "laying a trap" by seeking his comment.
Singapore's Minister for Home Affairs and Law, K. Shanmugam, stated that the Amos Yee case demonstrates Singapore's commitment to applying its laws fairly and evenly. His comments emphasize the consistent enforcement of legal principles in the country.
Singapore's Second Minister for Finance and National Development, Indranee Rajah, stated that the economic risks posed by climate change are increasingly relevant for the nation, while also presenting new opportunities.
Transport Minister K. Shanmugam has publicly condemned recent criticisms targeting senior leadership at Singapore Airlines and Temasek Holdings, stating that the backlash stems from prejudice rather than factual evidence.
Law Minister K. Shanmugam stated that Bloomberg’s decision to accept a defamation judgment without appealing demonstrates the publication recognized its reporting contained serious factual errors regarding a former official.
Singapore's Minister for Health, Ong Ye Kung, reconnected with his National Service buddy nearly four decades after they served together, sharing memories of their basic military training.
A married Singapore minister's sudden resignation due to revelations of exchanging inappropriate messages with a woman has caused shock in the city-state, with calls for him to be retained.
Singapore's Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam and Manpower Minister Tan See Leng commented on the High Court's ruling in a defamation case involving Bloomberg and The New York Times, emphasizing that freedom of expression does not cover false, defamatory allegations.
Singapore's Minister for Digital Development and Information, Josephine Teo, cautioned that social cohesion takes time to build and can be easily broken. She urged people not to share problematic narratives found in several social media posts, emphasizing the importance of careful online engagement.
Lawyers for two Singaporean cabinet ministers alleged 'unprecedented' malice by financial news outlet Bloomberg during the closing statements of a defamation trial concerning an article about good class bungalow purchases.
Singapore's Minister for Sustainability and the Environment, Grace Fu, stated that extreme weather and the Middle East conflict create a "perfect storm" for Southeast Asia, urging the region to enhance resilience.
Singapore's Foreign Affairs Minister Vivian Balakrishnan stated that countries must re-evaluate national security to include domains like frontier technologies, supply chains, and public health, given current geopolitical and technological changes.
Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo stated that The Online Citizen (TOC) continues to spread false and misleading content despite multiple POFMA correction directions, emphasizing the need for print correction notices.
Singaporean cabinet ministers K. Shanmugam and Tan See Leng have appeared in court to begin their defamation lawsuit against financial news outlet Bloomberg and one of its reporters over an article concerning their personal property transactions.
JOHOR BAHRU, March 22 — Two Singapore Cabinet ministers attended a Hari Raya Aidilfitri Open House hosted by the R...
Singapore's Manpower Minister Tan See Leng responded to an NTUC proposal, stating that advance retrenchment notifications might discourage job-saving talks and higher benefits could risk more jobs for financially struggling firms.
Chinese authorities have detained 52 Singaporean citizens in connection with an alleged cross-border pyramid investment scheme, marking one of the largest overseas enforcement actions against Singaporean nationals. Singapore’s foreign ministry has confirmed the arrests and issued travel advisories warning citizens against similar fraudulent arrangements.
Minister Indranee Rajah stated that while measures aim to ease the cost of raising a family, changing workplace mindsets and norms is a much harder challenge to support parenthood in Singapore.
Singaporean ministers K. Shanmugam and Tan See Leng have been awarded S$145,000 each in legal costs following their successful libel suit against Bloomberg. The total amount awarded to them for legal expenses is US$113,000 per minister.
Singapore's Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs, Faishal Ibrahim, has resigned from his position following undisclosed interactions with a woman, as announced by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.
A Singapore court has ordered Bloomberg and one of its reporters to pay S$230,000 each in damages to two Singaporean ministers, K. Shanmugam and Tan See Leng, in a defamation case. The ministers stated they would donate the awarded damages to charity, emphasizing the lawsuit was to protect integrity.
Singapore Minister Chan Chun Sing stated that reassurances between countries must increase in conjunction with rising defense expenditure, emphasizing the need for stability amidst growing military spending.
Singapore's Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan stated that human intelligence remains critical even as the city-state advances in AI technology.
A visiting Singaporean government minister expressed interest in Thailand's proposed one-trillion-baht Land Bridge megaproject, viewing it as a significant economic opportunity.
The Strait of Hormuz remains closed, and fighting in Lebanon is straining the ceasefire, while the US and Iran aim to begin their first talks.
Singaporean minister K. Shanmugam alleges that Bloomberg lied to his press secretary and states that the news agency's failure to remove an article constitutes grounds for aggravated damages in their ongoing legal dispute.
A Singaporean minister has stated that the global markets have not fully priced in the worst-case scenario of a potential war, indicating concerns about underestimation of geopolitical risks.
Singaporean ministers attended the Johor royal family's Hari Raya Open House, where discussions were held on enhancing bilateral cooperation between Singapore and Johor.
Ministers K Shanmugam and Tan See Leng are in court seeking damages from Terry Xu of TOC over an article concerning Good Class Bungalows. Xu, who relocated to Taiwan, did not appear.