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Ng Wei Kai

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Wei Kai joined The Straits Times in 2020 and covers politics. He also writes Unpacked, a weekly newsletter on Singapore politics and policy.

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MPs to query Govt on AI guardrails, inequality and fiscal strategy in debate on record $155b Budget

Parliament will begin its annual debate on Budget 2026 on Feb 24.
Parliament will begin its annual debate on Budget 2026 on Feb 24.

PM Wong breaks fast with Anwar in KL, duo affirm shared commitment to deeper ties

In a Facebook post on Feb 20, PM Lawrence Wong thanked Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim for the opportunity for “a candid exchange on a wide range of issues”.
In a Facebook post on Feb 20, PM Lawrence Wong thanked Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim for the opportunity for “a candid exchange on a wide range of issues”.

About 22,000 civil servants to get pay rise of between 2% and 9% from August

The changes will affect eligible officers on several schemes which last saw wage increases of between 5 and 14 per cent in 2022.
The changes will affect eligible officers on several schemes which last saw wage increases of between 5 and 14 per cent in 2022.

PM Wong to visit Malaysia on Feb 20

PM Lawrence Wong will return to Singapore on the same day.
PM Lawrence Wong will return to Singapore on the same day.

$15.1b budget surplus reflects uncertain economy, cyclical windfalls, say economists

The difference between the government’s estimate and the eventual budget surplus reflects Singapore’s exposure to global profit cycles, said one economist.
The difference between the government’s estimate and the eventual budget surplus reflects Singapore’s exposure to global profit cycles, said one economist.

PARF rebate for deregistering cars reduced, maximum amount halved to $30,000

The PARF rebate changes will take effect from the next COE bidding exercise, which will close on Feb 20.
The PARF rebate changes will take effect from the next COE bidding exercise, which will close on Feb 20.

New stats on wealth, income and social mobility should spark national debate on inequality: Observers

Singapore will need stronger redistribution tools to gauge what the appropriate levels of inequality should be, says an analyst.
Singapore will need stronger redistribution tools to gauge what the appropriate levels of inequality should be, says an analyst.

MUIS defends policy of charging market-rate rent for wakaf properties

The facade of the Sultan Mosque is lit up during a light show at the official opening of Gemilang Kampong Gelam on Feb 21, 2025.
The facade of the Sultan Mosque is lit up during a light show at the official opening of Gemilang Kampong Gelam on Feb 21, 2025.

Singapore to include non-wage income in annual household income report going forward

Figures under both new and old methodologies show that Singapore’s income inequality is at its lowest since records on household market income began in 2015.
Figures under both new and old methodologies show that Singapore’s income inequality is at its lowest since records on household market income began in 2015.

Singapore’s inequality at record low, but fresh approaches needed to sustain progress: PM Wong

Many Singaporeans continue to feel anxious about the cost of living and about economic uncertainties ahead.
Many Singaporeans continue to feel anxious about the cost of living and about economic uncertainties ahead.

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