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Anjali Raguraman

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Anjali has been a journalist for more than a decade and is currently a correspondent covering politics and consumer stories spanning tourism, retail and F&B. Following a stint in breaking news at Today, she joined The Straits Times in 2015, where she covered the entertainment and nightlife beat for six years. She moved to ST’s news desk during the Covid-19 pandemic and wrote about consumer trends.

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S’pore must retain ability to say ‘no’ even if it has to pay a price for position on issues: Vivian

Foreign minister Dr Vivian Balakrishnan speaking in Parliament on Feb 27, 2026.
Foreign minister Dr Vivian Balakrishnan speaking in Parliament on Feb 27, 2026.

Extra corporate tax collections do not replace stable, reliable revenue base from GST, says PM Wong

The increase in GST  – from 7 to 9 per cent over two stages in 2023 and 2024 – was done to fund permanent and growing healthcare spending needs of an ageing population.
The increase in GST  – from 7 to 9 per cent over two stages in 2023 and 2024 – was done to fund permanent and growing healthcare spending needs of an ageing population.

Wealth taxes to tackle inequality, more support for families and seniors: MPs on Day 2 of Budget debate

 With Singapore’s total fertility rate standing at less than half the replacement rate, MPs suggested policy changes to encourage people to choose parenthood
 With Singapore’s total fertility rate standing at less than half the replacement rate, MPs suggested policy changes to encourage people to choose parenthood

Top 5% of households in S’pore hold one-third of wealth: Jeffrey Siow

Finance Ministry's occasional paper found that the city-state’s wealth inequality was higher than its income inequality.
Finance Ministry's occasional paper found that the city-state’s wealth inequality was higher than its income inequality.

Budget 2026: MPs debate if $15.1b surplus is ammunition for the future or ‘unnecessary hoarding’

Members of Parliament debated the larger-than-expected surplus on the first day of the Budget debate.
Members of Parliament debated the larger-than-expected surplus on the first day of the Budget debate.

Smokers to pay more for tobacco products as 20% tax hike kicks in on Feb 12

Smokers will have to pay 20 per cent more for tobacco products from Feb 12.
Smokers will have to pay 20 per cent more for tobacco products from Feb 12.

Global conflicts can be divisive, but S’pore can stay united: Edwin Tong

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Moderator Sujadi Siswo having a fireside with Minister for Law and Second Minister for Home Affairs, Mr Edwin Tong on ‘Impact of Critical, Controversial & Complex Contemporary Global Issues on SG’s Social Vigilance, Cohesion & Resilience’ during the Fireside @ Olive TREE Forum, at Shaw Theatre Lido, which coincides with the UN World Interfaith Harmony Week, on Feb 7, 2026.
The ‘OMG’ programme [pilot series] is a ground-up initiative which strives to enhance the Singaporean core––the multicultural spirit, along with the social virtues and security senses. ‘OMG’ seeks to involve parents and families, faith organisations, community leaders, youth activists and IHL students, and explore their roles and responsibilities in promoting, inculcating and driving a cohesive, constructive and collaborative coexistence, while enhancing public security and fostering social resilience of a plural Singaporean society.
(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)
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Moderator Sujadi Siswo having a fireside with Minister for Law and Second Minister for Home Affairs, Mr Edwin Tong on ‘Impact of Critical, Controversial & Complex Contemporary Global Issues on SG’s Social Vigilance, Cohesion & Resilience’ during the Fireside @ Olive TREE Forum, at Shaw Theatre Lido, which coincides with the UN World Interfaith Harmony Week, on Feb 7, 2026.
The ‘OMG’ programme [pilot series] is a ground-up initiative which strives to enhance the Singaporean core––the multicultural spirit, along with the social virtues and security senses. ‘OMG’ seeks to involve parents and families, faith organisations, community leaders, youth activists and IHL students, and explore their roles and responsibilities in promoting, inculcating and driving a cohesive, constructive and collaborative coexistence, while enhancing public security and fostering social resilience of a plural Singaporean society.
(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)

What Thaipusam taught me about the long march to integration in Singapore

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Caption: Hindu devotees carry paal kudam, small pots of milk, as they exit Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple during Thaipusam celebrations on Feb 1, 2026.
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Caption: Hindu devotees carry paal kudam, small pots of milk, as they exit Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple during Thaipusam celebrations on Feb 1, 2026.

More slots for Thaipusam devotees as registration reopens till Jan 31

Thaipusam devotees queued at Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple after additional registration slots were opened.
Thaipusam devotees queued at Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple after additional registration slots were opened.

S’pore must do more integration as immigration crucial for economy amid low birth rate: Jeffrey Siow

Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow said the need for immigration comes amid concerning demographic realities such as Singapore’s “abysmal” total fertility rate.
Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow said the need for immigration comes amid concerning demographic realities such as Singapore’s “abysmal” total fertility rate.

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