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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Fadli’s questions aim to cast Govt as soft on Israel, says Shanmugam; WP MP rejects characterisation

WP MP Fadli Fawzi and Senior Minister K. Shanmugam clashed in Parliament on Nov 4.

Johor-S’pore SEZ records $28b of approved projects, ministers note ‘good progress’ on various fronts

(From left) Johor Chief Minister Onn Hafiz Ghazi, Malaysian Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir, National Development Minister Chee Hong Tat and Senior Minister of State for National Development and Transport Sun Xueling speaking to the media after a high-level bilateral meeting on Nov 2.

Worker gets 3 months’ salary after employment tribunal’s judgments spur her to contest dismissal

Felicia, who was spurred to file a claim for wrongful dismissal.

Quantedge Foundation pledges $50m more to boost social mobility, including new Bukit Merah collaboration space

Quantedge Foundation chief executive Xie Yao Quan said the philanthropic organisation is prepared to commit “up to a few multiples” of $50 million if needed.

PAP leadership renewal rests on co-option next, with four spots to fill in top party committee

PAP’s 39th central executive committee, including (from left) Zaqy Mohamad, Vivian Balakrishnan, Chee Hong Tat, Masagos Zulkifli, Lee Hsien Loong, Desmond Lee, Lawrence Wong, Chan Chun Sing, Grace Fu, Ong Ye Kung, Edwin Tong, Indranee Rajah and Tan See Leng, at the PAP Awards and Conference at Singapore Expo on Oct 25.

WP’s position seems to shift with ‘political winds’, PAP must take wider view: PM Wong

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong giving his speech during the PAP Awards and Conference at Singapore Expo on Oct 25.

PAP re-elects 14 members to its top leadership body

(From left) PAP’s 39th CEC consisting of Zaqy Mohamad, Vivian Balakrishnan, Chee Hong Tat, Masagos Zulkifli, Lee Hsien Loong, Desmond Lee, Lawrence Wong, Chan Chun Sing, Grace Fu, Ong Ye Kung, Edwin Tong, Indranee Rajah, and Tan See Leng, at the PAP Awards and Conference at Singapore Expo on Oct 25.

PM Wong looks forward to team with ‘experience and fresh perspectives’ as PAP elects new leadership

PM Lawrence Wong and other party members arriving at the PAP Awards and Convention on Nov 9, 2025. He said he hoped the outline of the PAP’s next generation of leaders would emerge by the next general election, due by 2030.

PAP internal election: Will there be new faces and what changes can we expect on Oct 25?

The PAP Awards and Convention on Nov 9, 2025. The PAP will meet on Oct 25 to elect its top leadership body for another two-year term.

New structural gaps are appearing in the workforce even as economy continues to grow: Ng Chee Meng

Another growing concern is the delay fresh graduates are facing in getting jobs after graduation, said labour chief Ng Chee Meng.

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