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WP disciplinary panel invites party members to give views on Pritam Singh’s conviction

The invitation is understood to be open to all members.
The invitation is understood to be open to all members.

Govt supports further institutionalisation of Leader of the Opposition role: Chan Chun Sing

NMP Neo Kok Beng had asked if the Leader of the Opposition’s office will be institutionalised in Singapore’s Constitution.
NMP Neo Kok Beng had asked if the Leader of the Opposition’s office will be institutionalised in Singapore’s Constitution.

Parliament to discuss rising rents in heritage areas, food safety in school central kitchens

Parliament will also discuss two Bills, one on coastal protection and another on land transport.
Parliament will also discuss two Bills, one on coastal protection and another on land transport.

PAP deploys GE2025 reserve candidates in Tampines and Punggol

In-house lawyer Firdaus Daud (left) is now vice-chair of the Punggol North PAP branch, while entrepreneur Mustaffa Kamal (right) has been seen with the party’s Tampines Central branch.
In-house lawyer Firdaus Daud (left) is now vice-chair of the Punggol North PAP branch, while entrepreneur Mustaffa Kamal (right) has been seen with the party’s Tampines Central branch.

S’pore to face AI challenge sooner than many other countries: President Tharman

President Tharman Shanmugaratnam in an interview with political commentator and media executive Ian Bremmer in Davos, Switzerland.
President Tharman Shanmugaratnam in an interview with political commentator and media executive Ian Bremmer in Davos, Switzerland.

Govt working with Warong Nasi Pariaman to explore options after its closure announcement: URA

Owners of popular nasi padang eatery Warong Nasi Pariaman had said on Jan 21 that it would close permanently.
Owners of popular nasi padang eatery Warong Nasi Pariaman had said on Jan 21 that it would close permanently.

S’pore’s fertility rate has not stabilised; citizen core will shrink without action: DPM Gan

DPM Gan Kim Yong (left) and IPS director Janadas Devan speak during the dialogue at the panel session at the Singapore Perspectives 2026 on Jan 26, 2026.
DPM Gan Kim Yong (left) and IPS director Janadas Devan speak during the dialogue at the panel session at the Singapore Perspectives 2026 on Jan 26, 2026.

Democracy strained by some governments’ failure to deliver, not problems with the system: Edwin Tong

Law Minister Edwin Tong said it is not possible to assess democracy without understanding the social compact that lies behind it.
Law Minister Edwin Tong said it is not possible to assess democracy without understanding the social compact that lies behind it.

Provide more opportunities for people to succeed through vocational skills, says President Tharman

Turning away from the geopolitics of the day, what is on the minds of most people is the need for security and growth in their careers, said President Tharman Shanmugaratnam.
Turning away from the geopolitics of the day, what is on the minds of most people is the need for security and growth in their careers, said President Tharman Shanmugaratnam.

WP’s swift refusal of LO role signals unity behind Pritam Singh, say analysts

Declining Prime Minister Lawrence Wong’s offer is WP’s comment about the viability of the role of Leader of the Opposition in its current form, analysts said.
Declining Prime Minister Lawrence Wong’s offer is WP’s comment about the viability of the role of Leader of the Opposition in its current form, analysts said.

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