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Linette Lai

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Linette joined The Straits Times in 2013. She started off writing about healthcare and politics. As assistant news editor, she now oversees the coverage of housing, property and land use. She likes clean copy.

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Steer clear of identity politics, uphold integrity of Singapore’s secular system: Shanmugam

K. Shanmugam speaking at the Parliament on Oct 14, 2025.
K. Shanmugam speaking at the Parliament on Oct 14, 2025.

Keep social mobility alive, maintain unity in Singapore: President Tharman

President Tharman Shanmugaratnam speaking at the opening of Singapore's 15th Parliament on Sept 5.
President Tharman Shanmugaratnam speaking at the opening of Singapore's 15th Parliament on Sept 5.

The case for growing old at home in super-ageing Singapore

Since senior care infrastructure is already available in many places, the key is to make sure all Singaporeans can access this care.
Since senior care infrastructure is already available in many places, the key is to make sure all Singaporeans can access this care.

CDL sets new benchmark for EC land with $782 psf ppr bid for Woodlands plot

CMG20250624-RChiong03/张俊杰/Generic pix of the Singapore skyline 新加坡市区景观 [Swissôtel The Stamford Singapore]
The Singapore skyline, seen on June 24, 2025. Can be used for stories on Housing Development Board (HDB) flats, public housing, private estates, condominiums, private housing, land use, housing prices, cost-of-living, economy, inflation.
2025年6月24日拍摄的新加坡市景。可用于有关建屋发展局(HDB)组屋、公共房屋、私人住宅区、公寓、私人住宅、土地用途、房价、生活成本、经济与通货膨胀等课题的报道。
CMG20250624-RChiong03/张俊杰/Generic pix of the Singapore skyline 新加坡市区景观 [Swissôtel The Stamford Singapore]
The Singapore skyline, seen on June 24, 2025. Can be used for stories on Housing Development Board (HDB) flats, public housing, private estates, condominiums, private housing, land use, housing prices, cost-of-living, economy, inflation.
2025年6月24日拍摄的新加坡市景。可用于有关建屋发展局(HDB)组屋、公共房屋、私人住宅区、公寓、私人住宅、土地用途、房价、生活成本、经济与通货膨胀等课题的报道。

Unwavering, steady messaging pays off for PM Wong and PAP

PAP supporters cheering at Yio Chu Kang Stadium on May 3.
PAP supporters cheering at Yio Chu Kang Stadium on May 3.

GE2025: Election campaign unfolds in three acts over a nine-day sprint to the polls

On May 1 – the final night of the hustings – parties made one last push with 11 election rallies and a second round of televised political broadcasts.
On May 1 – the final night of the hustings – parties made one last push with 11 election rallies and a second round of televised political broadcasts.

How are hustings shaping up with a week to Polling Day?

What has surfaced three days into the hustings is robust debate over rising costs, Singapore’s economic trajectory and the value of having more opposition voices in Parliament.
What has surfaced three days into the hustings is robust debate over rising costs, Singapore’s economic trajectory and the value of having more opposition voices in Parliament.

92 out of 97 seats to be contested on May 3, walkover in Marine Parade-Braddell Heights GRC

A total of 211 candidates filed their papers on Nomination Day.
A total of 211 candidates filed their papers on Nomination Day.

Road to GE: Renewal top of mind as parties head into Singapore election

For the PAP and WP, the general election will not just be about seats won in the here and now, but also the foundations on which its next chapter of growth will be built.
For the PAP and WP, the general election will not just be about seats won in the here and now, but also the foundations on which its next chapter of growth will be built.

PAP manifesto a fresh start that strikes a familiar chord

PM Lawrence Wong described the manifesto as the PAP’s promise to all Singaporeans.
PM Lawrence Wong described the manifesto as the PAP’s promise to all Singaporeans.

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