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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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Shanmugam, Tan See Leng each awarded $210,000 in defamation suits against TOC’s Terry Xu

Home Affairs Minister K. Shanmugam (left) and Manpower Minister Tan See Leng (centre) were granted $210,000 in damages in defamation suits filed against The Online Citizen chief editor Terry Xu (right).
Home Affairs Minister K. Shanmugam (left) and Manpower Minister Tan See Leng (centre) were granted $210,000 in damages in defamation suits filed against The Online Citizen chief editor Terry Xu (right).

Spotting a distant projectile, RSAF pilots worked to ensure it was safe to continue repatriation flight

The multi-role tanker transport aircraft that was used for the two repatriation flights from Riyadh and Jeddah.
The multi-role tanker transport aircraft that was used for the two repatriation flights from Riyadh and Jeddah.

Malaysian who did PhD in S’pore banned from re-entry after engaging in political activism here: MHA

The Ministry of Home Affairs said on March 27 that Ms Fadiah Nadwa Fikri had encouraged some youths here to “adopt her brand of radical advocacy”.
The Ministry of Home Affairs said on March 27 that Ms Fadiah Nadwa Fikri had encouraged some youths here to “adopt her brand of radical advocacy”.

POFMA order issued to TOC editor, publisher over article on Singaporeans serving in IDF

On March 23, Mr Terry Xu and Miao Yi Infotech were required to publish correction notices on TOC’s websites, Heidoh’s website, TOC’s Facebook and Instagram pages, and in The Straits Times.
On March 23, Mr Terry Xu and Miao Yi Infotech were required to publish correction notices on TOC’s websites, Heidoh’s website, TOC’s Facebook and Instagram pages, and in The Straits Times.

President Tharman warns of ‘long storm of global political instability’ as he approves Budget 2026

President Tharman Shanmugaratnam said Singapore has strategic buffers as it navigates the turbulence as a small nation.
President Tharman Shanmugaratnam said Singapore has strategic buffers as it navigates the turbulence as a small nation.

NMP forms resource panel to get feedback; another ‘pressure tests’ ideas before raising them

Nominated MP Neo Kok Beng organised a visit to Parliament for his resource panel on Feb 20.
Nominated MP Neo Kok Beng organised a visit to Parliament for his resource panel on Feb 20.

Rehabilitation professionals warn of dangers of online platforms in radicalising youth

Reverend Dr Joachim Lee Tai Loong and Dr Muhammad Mubarak Habib Mohamed sharing their concerns over the role of online platforms in radicalising youth with the media at Khadijah Mosque.
Reverend Dr Joachim Lee Tai Loong and Dr Muhammad Mubarak Habib Mohamed sharing their concerns over the role of online platforms in radicalising youth with the media at Khadijah Mosque.

They went from normal childhoods to almost attacking worshippers at mosques, synagogue

Dylan (not his real name) – a formerly radicalised individual who was previously detained by ISD.
Dylan (not his real name) – a formerly radicalised individual who was previously detained by ISD.

How YouTube drew two youths in Singapore into extremism

With the rising trend of youth radicalisation in Singapore, ISD said online platforms have been pivotal in facilitating the process.
With the rising trend of youth radicalisation in Singapore, ISD said online platforms have been pivotal in facilitating the process.

Singapore’s approach of fiscal prudence provides buffer, assurance in turbulent world: Indranee

Leader of the House Indranee Rajah was speaking after Parliament unanimously passed a record $154.7 billion spending plan.
Leader of the House Indranee Rajah was speaking after Parliament unanimously passed a record $154.7 billion spending plan.

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