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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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Singapore, India agree to deepen cooperation in telecommunications, food safety

Singapore Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong (fifth from left), Indian Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman (fourth from left) and ministers from both countries witnessing the exchange of an MOU signed during the fourth India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable on Aug 20.
Singapore Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong (fifth from left), Indian Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman (fourth from left) and ministers from both countries witnessing the exchange of an MOU signed during the fourth India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable on Aug 20.

Drafting S’pore laws demands political judgment, not just legal expertise: SM Lee

The laws were the work of practical men who governed Singapore, not scholars or philosophers, says Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong.
The laws were the work of practical men who governed Singapore, not scholars or philosophers, says Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong.

Cabinet had robust discussions when devising the elected presidency, GRC, NCMP schemes: Jayakumar

Former deputy prime minister S. Jayakumar speaking at his book launch at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Aug 12.
Former deputy prime minister S. Jayakumar speaking at his book launch at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Aug 12.

Workers’ Party calls for rethink of Singapore’s economic strategy

WP MP Kenneth Tiong outlined the opposition party’s ideas for Singapore’s future economy, beyond existing economic plans.
WP MP Kenneth Tiong outlined the opposition party’s ideas for Singapore’s future economy, beyond existing economic plans.

Ng Chee Meng moves to Faishal’s seat in frontbench as Parliament adjusts seating plan

Labour chief Ng Chee Meng was appointed Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office at the recent Cabinet reshuffle.
Labour chief Ng Chee Meng was appointed Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office at the recent Cabinet reshuffle.

ASEAN countries should share data to propel regional economic growth: Chan Chun Sing

Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing said ASEAN must overcome the temptation for data protectionism to allow for new business ideas to be generated in the region.
Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing said ASEAN must overcome the temptation for data protectionism to allow for new business ideas to be generated in the region.

Bloomberg defamation suit: Publication, reporter to pay $290k in legal costs to Shanmugam, Tan See Leng

The judge found that Bloomberg’s real estate reporter Low De Wei (centre) knew certain information used in his article was false, or had published without caring whether it was true.
The judge found that Bloomberg’s real estate reporter Low De Wei (centre) knew certain information used in his article was false, or had published without caring whether it was true.

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.
(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.

Singapore, Australia commit to unrestricted flow of essential goods, defence supplies

The 15th Singapore-Australia Joint Ministerial Committee meeting was held in Adelaide on July 27.
The 15th Singapore-Australia Joint Ministerial Committee meeting was held in Adelaide on July 27.

Cabinet reshuffle reflects PM’s confidence in emerging 5G leaders in Singapore: Analysts

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong (fourth from left) 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.
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong (fourth from left) 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.

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