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Samuel Devaraj

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A journalist since 2020, Samuel has parachuted from a plane in Singapore with the army, travelled to earthquake-hit Turkey and gone zip lining in Canada. Previously a crime reporter, his areas of focus now are politics, defence and security-related issues.

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8,500 students from Indian community get SINDA vouchers to help with school supplies

Beneficiaries Sivamaran Darmarajan, 41 and his wife, Marthiana Sarip, 41 with their children ( from left) Shivana Sivamaran, 10, Shivani Sivamaran,9 and Shakti Sivamaran, 6 at Sinda?s Back To School Festival on Nov 23, 2025.
Beneficiaries Sivamaran Darmarajan, 41 and his wife, Marthiana Sarip, 41 with their children ( from left) Shivana Sivamaran, 10, Shivani Sivamaran,9 and Shakti Sivamaran, 6 at Sinda?s Back To School Festival on Nov 23, 2025.

Singapore has varied toolkit, beyond taxes, to manage inequality: PM Wong

PM Lawrence Wong speaking at the Bloomberg New Economy Gala Dinner with moderator John Micklethwait on Nov 19.
PM Lawrence Wong speaking at the Bloomberg New Economy Gala Dinner with moderator John Micklethwait on Nov 19.

Property tycoon Ong Beng Seng retains PR status, issued ICA warning letter

Mr Ong Beng Seng, who is a Malaysian citizen, was on Aug 15 fined $30,000 after he pleaded guilty to one charge of abetting the obstruction of justice.
Mr Ong Beng Seng, who is a Malaysian citizen, was on Aug 15 fined $30,000 after he pleaded guilty to one charge of abetting the obstruction of justice.

PAP must carry forward S’poreans’ mandate with humility and purpose: Desmond Lee

PAP Chairman Desmond Lee during PAP Awards and Convention 2025 at EXPO Hall 8 on Nov 9.
PAP Chairman Desmond Lee during PAP Awards and Convention 2025 at EXPO Hall 8 on Nov 9.

Brigadier-General, young writer lauded as Berita Harian Achievers of the Year

Berita Harian’s Achiever of the Year recipient, Brigadier-General Fairoz Hassan, and Young Achiever of the Year recipient, writer Nur Aisyah Lyana Mohamed Satria.
Berita Harian’s Achiever of the Year recipient, Brigadier-General Fairoz Hassan, and Young Achiever of the Year recipient, writer Nur Aisyah Lyana Mohamed Satria.

Berita Harian to switch to compact size in 2026

Berita Harian's new smaller format print newspaper, on Nov 6, 2025.
Berita Harian's new smaller format print newspaper, on Nov 6, 2025.

131 individuals, companies, community organisations awarded for contributing to Total Defence

Ms Sheila Manokaran was among 131 recipients of the 2025 Total Defence Advocate Awards.
Ms Sheila Manokaran was among 131 recipients of the 2025 Total Defence Advocate Awards.

‘Court of public opinion can be a bigger court than any court in the world’: Pritam Singh

Workers’ Party chief Pritam Singh, who is Leader of the Opposition, fielded this and other questions in an episode of CNA’s The Assembly programme that aired on Nov 5.
Workers’ Party chief Pritam Singh, who is Leader of the Opposition, fielded this and other questions in an episode of CNA’s The Assembly programme that aired on Nov 5.

Pritam Singh appeal: Credibility of witnesses in the spotlight as WP chief appeals against conviction

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Workers’ Party chief Pritam Singh leaving the High Court on Nov 4, 2025. ST PHOTO: JASON QUAH
ST20251104_202516200296/slpritam04/Jason Quah

Workers’ Party chief Pritam Singh leaving the High Court on Nov 4, 2025. ST PHOTO: JASON QUAH

SAF forces showcase air-land integration at Exercise Wallaby 2025

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Aircraft techinicians with the F-16 Fighting Falcons during the Exercise Wallaby (XWB) at Shoalwater Bay Training Area (SWBTA) in Queensland, Australia.
Airdrop Operations/ Media Experiential Ride on C-130 Flight and Tri-Service Command Post, on 28 Oct, 2025.
Exercise Wallaby (XWB) at Shoalwater Bay Training Area (SWBTA) in Queensland, Australia.
This year marks the 35th edition of XWB. Around 6,500 personnel from the Singapore Army, Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) and Digital Intelligence Service (DIS) will be participating in the exercise.
ST20251024_202596400359 Kua Chee Siong/ pixwallaby/
Aircraft techinicians with the F-16 Fighting Falcons during the Exercise Wallaby (XWB) at Shoalwater Bay Training Area (SWBTA) in Queensland, Australia.
Airdrop Operations/ Media Experiential Ride on C-130 Flight and Tri-Service Command Post, on 28 Oct, 2025.
Exercise Wallaby (XWB) at Shoalwater Bay Training Area (SWBTA) in Queensland, Australia.
This year marks the 35th edition of XWB. Around 6,500 personnel from the Singapore Army, Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) and Digital Intelligence Service (DIS) will be participating in the exercise.

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