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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Singapore needs to redouble resources on reskilling to overcome smaller population: Jeffrey Siow

A smaller Singaporean population base means there are more resources available to invest in each person, said Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow.

WP to table a motion setting out its vision for Singapore’s economy in Parliament on Aug 4

Workers’ Party MPs Kenneth Tiong and Jamus Lim explaining the motion their party will table in Parliament at a press briefing on Aug 1.

Stay curious in the age of AI, TikTok chief Chew Shou Zi tells NTU PhD graduates

TikTok CEO Chew Shou Zi speaking at NTU’s PhD conferment ceremony on Aug 1.

More CDC vouchers, support for businesses in additional $900 million support package

(From left) Senior Minister of State for Trade and Industry and Culture, Community and Youth Low Yen Ling and Transport Minister and Second Minister for Finance Jeffrey Siow at a press conference at The Treasury on July 29 to announce the second tranche of assistance measures in response to the Middle East situation.

Zaqy cautions against unfounded speculation, says woman wrongly identified in Faishal’s case

Faishal Ibrahim resigned from his post as Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs, as an MP and from the PAP over online messages he exchanged with an unidentified woman.

Slowing footfall at Geylang Serai Market a concern, more can be done to boost area’s vibrancy: Zaqy

Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Zaqy Mohamad (centre left) and MP for Marine Parade-Braddell Heights GRC and Speaker of Parliament Seah Kian Peng (centre right) greeting members of the public at Geylang Serai Market and Food Centre on July 26.

MINDEF to take in volunteers in the performing arts, including dancers, emcees and sound engineers

Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing hosting the inaugural SG Defence Volunteer Appreciation Function on July 25.

Ng Chee Meng’s Cabinet return gives workers a stronger voice amid AI disruption, say union leaders

Labour chief Ng Chee Meng’s appointment as Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office takes effect from July 27.

PM Wong unveils new Cabinet; appoints first-term politicians to larger roles

PM Lawrence Wong (third from right) announcing a Cabinet reshuffle at a press conference on July 22. With him are (from left) Goh Pei Ming, Zaqy Mohamad, Jeffrey Siow, David Neo and Jasmin Lau.

No by-election will be called after Faishal’s resignation, says Desmond Lee

PAP chairman Desmond Lee said there were similar situations in the past, in the former Jurong GRC and Sengkang GRC, and a by-election was not held.

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