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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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Merging studies with NS takes servicemen to front line of Singapore’s cyberdefence and AI

SCT Khaimelruzzaman Kamaruzzaman, who is part of the Polytechnic Cyber Work-Learn Scheme, pictured ahead of the 66/25 Specialist Cadet Graduation Parade held at Pasir Laba Camp.
SCT Khaimelruzzaman Kamaruzzaman, who is part of the Polytechnic Cyber Work-Learn Scheme, pictured ahead of the 66/25 Specialist Cadet Graduation Parade held at Pasir Laba Camp.

Singapore expects security-related expenditure to rise in coming years

Singapore will also strengthen its collective cyber defence by deepening partnerships with industry.
Singapore will also strengthen its collective cyber defence by deepening partnerships with industry.

Multinational cyberdefence exercise held in Singapore for first time, 29 countries involved

The joint Digital and Intelligence Service (DIS) and the British Armed Forces planning their cyber defence strategy, led by ME4 Loo Hanrence, Singapore Lead (left), and UK Lead Petty Officer Timothy Stanley (second from left).
The joint Digital and Intelligence Service (DIS) and the British Armed Forces planning their cyber defence strategy, led by ME4 Loo Hanrence, Singapore Lead (left), and UK Lead Petty Officer Timothy Stanley (second from left).

S’pore’s public accounts watchdog stresses importance of modernising public sector IT systems

In a Feb 10 report, the Public Accounts Committee also highlighted recurring lapses in procurement and contract management, as well as the need to strengthen supervisory oversight.
In a Feb 10 report, the Public Accounts Committee also highlighted recurring lapses in procurement and contract management, as well as the need to strengthen supervisory oversight.

Singapore Airshow draws record 65,000 trade visitors in 4 days; next run set for Feb 15-20, 2028

ST20260205_202656800355: Gin Tay/ pixairshow2026/
Visitors watching the manoeuvres by the flying display teams from various countries during the Singapore Airshow 2026 on Feb 5, 2026.
ST20260205_202656800355: Gin Tay/ pixairshow2026/
Visitors watching the manoeuvres by the flying display teams from various countries during the Singapore Airshow 2026 on Feb 5, 2026.

S’pore Aero Engine Services to hire over 1,000 technicians in next 5 years under deal with EDB

(From left)  SIAEC CEO Chin Yau Seng, SAESL vice-president Sharael Taha, Senior Minister of State for Trade and Industry Low Yen Ling; EDB vice-president Zheng Jingxin and SIAEC chief commercial officer Wong Yue Jeen signing an MOU on Feb 5.
(From left)  SIAEC CEO Chin Yau Seng, SAESL vice-president Sharael Taha, Senior Minister of State for Trade and Industry Low Yen Ling; EDB vice-president Zheng Jingxin and SIAEC chief commercial officer Wong Yue Jeen signing an MOU on Feb 5.

Air taxis to be tested for emergency medical response in Singapore

UK-based manufacturer Vertical Aerospace will look at how electric and hybrid-electric vertical aircraft can support timely medical response in remote areas around Singapore.
UK-based manufacturer Vertical Aerospace will look at how electric and hybrid-electric vertical aircraft can support timely medical response in remote areas around Singapore.

Agreements signed to boost aviation and aerospace operations on Day 1 of Singapore Airshow

(From left) Mr Christopher Haave, vice-president of international operations and global government relations at RTX; Ms Irene Makris, president of power and controls at Collins Aerospace; Ms Cindy Koh, executive vice-president at the Economic Development Board (EDB); and Mr Png Cheong Boon, chairman of EDB, at the signing of an MOU on Feb 3.
(From left) Mr Christopher Haave, vice-president of international operations and global government relations at RTX; Ms Irene Makris, president of power and controls at Collins Aerospace; Ms Cindy Koh, executive vice-president at the Economic Development Board (EDB); and Mr Png Cheong Boon, chairman of EDB, at the signing of an MOU on Feb 3.

Pritam Singh moved to new seat in Parliament after removal as Leader of the Opposition

The change in the Parliament seating plan comes after Prime Minister Lawrence Wong removed Mr Pritam Singh as Leader of the Opposition on Jan 15.
The change in the Parliament seating plan comes after Prime Minister Lawrence Wong removed Mr Pritam Singh as Leader of the Opposition on Jan 15.

RSAF’s F-16C fighter, Apache helicopter to dazzle with close proximity moves at S’pore Airshow

The RSAF F16 performing during the aerial display at the Singapore Airshow media preview.
The RSAF F16 performing during the aerial display at the Singapore Airshow media preview.

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