DPM Lawrence Wong to take over from PM Lee on May 15 (www.straitstimes.com)
He is leader of the PAP’s 4G team and will be Singapore's fourth prime minister. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Cathay Cineplex at Parkway Parade to close on Aug 27 (www.channelnewsasia.com)
All I can say to that is, nooooooooo! As someone living in the east Parkway Parade is a nice mall to drop by, and it being Cathay means that English subtitles are the norm, not the exception, making certain movies easier to watch. Plus they never had many ads, unlike GV.
Rallies ‘not encouraged’ for Presidential Election, each candidate's campaign spending capped at S$812,822: ELD (www.todayonline.com)
SINGAPORE — Rallies are “not encouraged” for the Presidential Election as they may be divisive and incongruent with the unifying role of Singapore's head of state, said the Elections Department (ELD) on Saturday (Aug 12) as it announced campaign guidelines for the upcoming poll.
Malaysia to submit new high-speed rail proposal to S’pore after discussion: Anwar (www.straitstimes.com)
Malaysia and Singapore inked bilateral agreements for the project in 2016. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Lee Hsien Yang issued Pofma correction direction for Facebook post on Ridout Road, SPH Media (www.straitstimes.com)
He will be required to publish a correction notice stating that the FB post contains false statements. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Cop on trial: Maid who was starved and beaten to death was called 'dog' in family chat, climbed out of window (www.channelnewsasia.com)
The victim was referred to as a "dog" in the family chat, with her killer saying: "She's worse than a hungry ghost, eat eat eat eat."
Speaker Tan Chuan-Jin, MP Cheng Li Hui resign over 'propriety and personal conduct' (www.channelnewsasia.com)
Tan Chuan-Jin says he has hurt and let down his family, and is taking responsibility by stepping away from politics.
Chee Soon Juan blasts 6 PAP ministers for their behaviour, says “S’pore’s political leadership is obviously not in a good place” (theindependent.sg)
"Worse, the direction it is taking us is just as troubling. When a country is ruled by one and the same party for nearly six decades – all this time without an effective opposition – is it any wonder that political decay begins to set in?" Dr Chee wrote in his post
Singapore, Malaysia to study setting up special economic zone in Johor (www.channelnewsasia.com)
Commercial operators will also study the feasibility of a new ferry service between Tuas in Singapore and Puteri Harbour in Johor.
S$1 to RM3.50: S'pore dollar hits new high against M'sia ringgit (mothership.sg)
Higher.
Director CPIB briefed me on a case and sought my concurrence to open a formal investigation. Minister S Iswaran is assisting with investigations and will take a leave of absence (twitter.com)
Circles.Life co-founder steps back after months of tumult: Sources (www.straitstimes.com)
Abhishek Gupta, Co-founder of Circles.Life, will now take on a non-executive role. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Five-year plan launched to energise Kampong Glam, attract more visitors (www.straitstimes.com)
Among its areas of focus are maintaining cultural identity through art, sustaining businesses, creating more public spaces. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore sees highest number of suicides in over 20 years, with most cases among those in their 20s: SOS (www.todayonline.com)
SINGAPORE — In the latest set of data released, Singapore saw its highest number of suicide rates since 2000, and the greatest number of deaths was among young people aged 20 to 29.
Singapore private home prices fall for first time in three years: URA flash estimates (www.channelnewsasia.com)
Private home prices fell by 0.4 per cent in the second quarter of 2023.
Drink toppings such as bubble tea pearls, whipped cream must have sugar level labels by Dec 30 (www.straitstimes.com)
Physical and online menus will also have to carry the Nutri-Grade label. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Are Ministers K Shanmugam and Vivian Balakrishnan abusing the delivery of Ministerial Statements for their personal defence in Parliament? - The Online Citizen Asia (www.theonlinecitizen.com)
Opinion: In a twist of irony, it seems that Ministers K Shanmugam and Vivian Balakrishnan could be abusing their positions by using ministerial statements in Parliament to personally defend themselves against allegations.
Ridout Road bungalow rentals: CPIB finds no corruption or wrongdoing by Shanmugam, Vivian (www.straitstimes.com)
CPIB also found no preferential treatment given to the ministers and their spouses. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Nathania Ong is the first S'porean to play Eponine in the West End's 'Les Miserables' (mothership.sg)
Her rendition of "On My Own" earned her a standing ovation.
Pink Dot SG 15 🎀 We are Family! What are the challenges LGBT Singaporean faces with their family? (www.youtube.com)
Happy Pink Dot Day to all LGBT+ Singaporeans!
How Singapore Came to Host So Many Concerts—And Why Some Fans Don’t Like It (time.com)
The small city-state has become the go-to destination for big acts—including Coldplay and Taylor Swift—frustrating fans across Southeast Asia.
Singapore core and headline inflation eases in May to rise 4.7 per cent and 5.1 per cent (www.straitstimes.com)
MAS and MTI said core inflation is expected to moderate further in the second half of 2023. Read more at straitstimes.com.
SPH Media files police report after potential offences flagged in circulation data probe (www.straitstimes.com)
The media company said in a statement that it will cooperate fully with the police. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Govt steps up supply of private homes for second half of 2023, bumping total to 10-year high (www.straitstimes.com)
The total confirmed supply for 2023 is nearly 50 per cent higher than the supply in 2022. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Workers' Party MPs file motion for comprehensive review of Singapore's sports ecosystem amid controversies - The Online Citizen Asia (www.theonlinecitizen.com)
Workers' Party MPs have filed a motion in Parliament calling for a thorough evaluation of Singapore's sports ecosystem and clear goals for future sporting success.
