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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Migrant workers to get better clinic access; MOM to launch portal for health plan enrolment

Manpower Minister Tan See Leng (centre, in pink shirt) at an event marking International Migrants Day on Dec 14.

Singapore signs US-led Pax Silica Declaration on AI, global tech supply chain

The declaration states that the countries seek to build and deploy trusted information networks, including fibre-optic cables and data centres.

Pritam Singh, Mediacorp apologise after comments on CNA show which AGC said are in contempt of court

The episode aired on Nov 5, a day after Mr Pritam Singh’s appeal against his conviction was heard, with the court reserving its judgment.

Singapore’s independence was not inevitable; key leaders on both sides pushed for Separation: SM Lee

Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong urged Singaporeans to experience the book and exhibition, and see how Singapore came to be a sovereign, democratic and independent nation.

Cross-border taxis more attractive with flexible drop-offs but concerns remain on scheme’s viability

Singapore and Malaysia agreed on Dec 5, 2025, to allow taxis from either side to drop off passengers anywhere in their destination country.

Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim to be appointed Minister of State on Jan 1, a month earlier than expected

Mr Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim is slated to be appointed as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Social and Family Development on Jan 1, 2026.

S’pore, Malaysia to allow cross-border taxi drop-offs anywhere; increase quota to 500 each

The two countries will also work towards improving insurance coverage for these taxis.

S’pore, Malaysia deepen collaboration; continue talks on longstanding issues in ‘constructive spirit’

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and his Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim during the 12th Singapore-Malaysia Leaders’ Retreat held at The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore hotel on Dec 4.

PM Wong, Anwar to meet on Dec 4; more collaboration on anti-drug efforts and health planned

ST20250105_202506400892 pixretreat Azmi Athni// Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong (left) with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (right) during a press conference at Perdana Putra during the retreat on Jan 7, 2025. ST PHOTO: AZMI ATHNI

Singapore-Malaysia Leaders’ Retreat to be held on Dec 4; roads near Ritz-Carlton to be closed

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong with his Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim at a joint press conference at the 11th Malaysia-Singapore Leaders’ Retreat in Putrajaya on Jan 7.

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