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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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.

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.

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.

Mindef pushes to match NSmen with specialised civilian skills to relevant military roles

Minister of State for Defence Desmond Choo speaking at the 30/26 Senior Military Expert Appointment Ceremony on Jan 21.

Pritam Singh, Sylvia Lim seen at outreach event as WP deliberates Leader of the Opposition nomination

Workers' Party chairwoman Sylvia Lim (centre, left) speaking to Mr Pritam Singh at the party's community outreach event in Serangoon North on Jan 18.

Total Defence 2026 exercise to have app disruptions, rescheduled sounding of Public Warning System

This year's Total Defence Exercise will see the Public Warning System sound the signal used to alert the population to an important broadcast.

Pritam Singh rejects motion against him, says his ‘conscience remains clear’

Leader of the Opposition Pritam Singh said his “conscience will always be clear” with regards to his conviction on two counts for lying.

Pritam has shown failure of leadership, failure to take responsibility: Indranee

Leader of the House Indranee Rajah speaking in Parliament on Jan 14.

Committee formed to review salaries of political appointment holders: Chan Chun Sing

Political salaries have not been adjusted since 2012, when the Government accepted a review committee’s recommendations which put in place the current salary framework.

Creating value proposition crucial for Singaporeans in AI age: Chan Chun Sing

Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing at a dialogue titled The Future of Innovation and Internationalisation – The Role of Youth in a Changing World – on Jan 9.

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