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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‘No room for reactive governance’: New head of civil service calls on top officers to innovate

Head of Civil Service (HCS) Mr Chan Heng Kee, speaking at The Administrative Service Dinner 2026 at Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre, on Apr 21, 2026.

Govt must work harder to continue delivering good policies in challenging global environment: SM Lee

Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong speaking at the annual Administrative Service dinner held at the Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre on April 21.

Internal Bloomberg and government e-mails in the spotlight as defamation trial wraps up after 7 days

These e-mails were part of the evidence relied upon in court by the claimants, (from left) Manpower Minister Tan See Leng and Coordinating Minister for National Security K. Shanmugam and the defendants, Bloomberg and their journalist Low De Wei.

High Court to hear submissions for Bloomberg defamation trial on May 22

It follows seven days of trial that began on April 7, which saw (from left) Manpower Minister Tan See Leng, Coordinating Minister for National Security K. Shanmugam and Bloomberg journalist Low De Wei in the witness stand.

Bloomberg journalist omitted info from own source about GCB transactions: Ministers’ lawyer

Senior Counsel Davinder Singh cross-examined Bloomberg journalist Low De Wei on April 15 in an ongoing defamation trial in the High Court.

askST: What does moving away from PES status mean for those serving NS?

Pre-enlistees will be told of their specific medical exemptions, if any, based on their medical conditions and in line with their functional abilities.

Refreshed NS medical classification system to take effect from October 2027

Minister for Defence Chan Chun Sing (third from right) observing a pre-enlistee undergoing a medical assessment at the regional health hub on April 13.

Majority of NS pre-enlistees who appealed against their PES status sought an upgrade

(From left) SAF Medical Corps chief Colonel (Dr) Mark Tan, Special Constable Corporal Kieron Foo Kai-En and Sergeant (1) Md. Lucas Foo Kok Yi.

Tan See Leng says Bloomberg article ‘pernicious’, subtly implies he acted illegally

Manpower Minister Tan See Leng taking the stand on the fourth day of an ongoing defamation trial against Bloomberg.

Recent conflicts show how warfare is evolving; important for S’pore to build capabilities: PM Wong

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on a tour of the static drone display during his visit to Mandai Hill Camp on April 9.

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