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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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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.

Shanmugam appointed Senior Minister, continues in his national security, home affairs roles

Coordinating Minister for National Security and Minister for Home Affairs K. Shanmugam has been appointed Senior Minister in the Cabinet reshuffle announced on July 22.
Coordinating Minister for National Security and Minister for Home Affairs K. Shanmugam has been appointed Senior Minister in the Cabinet reshuffle announced on July 22.

Faishal’s resignation could hasten Cabinet reshuffle, reaffirms PAP’s high standards: Analysts

Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Faishal Ibrahim resigned from political office on July 20.
Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Faishal Ibrahim resigned from political office on July 20.

Man arrested for drink driving after fatal hit-and-run accident near Suntec City

Dan Xiao TingFeng died after a hit-and-run accident outside Suntec City Convention Centre on July 16.
Dan Xiao TingFeng died after a hit-and-run accident outside Suntec City Convention Centre on July 16.

New guide to help early childhood educators and parents work together

Nithiyasri Subramaniam and her husband Daeshar reading the guide on July 18.
Nithiyasri Subramaniam and her husband Daeshar reading the guide on July 18.

Bloomberg defamation case about malicious targeting, not freedom of press: Shanmugam, Tan See Leng

Singapore, Brunei reaffirm commitment to strengthening bilateral ties during SM Lee’s visit

Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong, accompanied by Mrs Lee and Minister of State for Home Affairs and Social and Family Development Goh Pei Ming, meeting Brunei’s Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office Prince Abdul Malik and Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Abdul Mateen in Brunei on July 16.
Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong, accompanied by Mrs Lee and Minister of State for Home Affairs and Social and Family Development Goh Pei Ming, meeting Brunei’s Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office Prince Abdul Malik and Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Abdul Mateen in Brunei on July 16.

HDB lapses saw flats allocated, housing grants given to ineligible applicants: AGO report

HDB also potentially overpaid a contractor $9.7 million for patrol and enforcement work that was not done.
HDB also potentially overpaid a contractor $9.7 million for patrol and enforcement work that was not done.

Defamation suit against Bloomberg, reporter to protect standing of offices: Ministers

Home Affairs Minister K. Shanmugam (left) and Manpower Minister Tan See Leng (right) had sued Bloomberg and its reporter Low De Wei over a December 2024 article on GCB transactions in Singapore.
Home Affairs Minister K. Shanmugam (left) and Manpower Minister Tan See Leng (right) had sued Bloomberg and its reporter Low De Wei over a December 2024 article on GCB transactions in Singapore.

Singapore, Brunei share special friendship built on decades of mutual trust: SM Lee

Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong meeting Dato Sufian Sabtu, Brunei’s Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office (Security and Law), in Bandar Seri Begawan on July 14.
Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong meeting Dato Sufian Sabtu, Brunei’s Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office (Security and Law), in Bandar Seri Begawan on July 14.

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