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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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GE2025 candidate Stephanie Tan leaves Progress Singapore Party; People’s Power Party changes leaders

Progress Singapore Party candidate Stephanie Tan (left) has left the party while People’s Power Party chief Goh Meng Seng has stepped down.
Progress Singapore Party candidate Stephanie Tan (left) has left the party while People’s Power Party chief Goh Meng Seng has stepped down.

S’pore wants to help Timor-Leste contribute to ASEAN, not just benefit from it: PM Wong

Being part of the regional bloc is not just about benefitting from the membership, but also about what countries can contribute to it, said PM Lawrence Wong.
Being part of the regional bloc is not just about benefitting from the membership, but also about what countries can contribute to it, said PM Lawrence Wong.

S’pore firms can hire Timorese work permit holders from mid-2027 in sectors like construction

The move allows firms in Singapore to hire Timorese workers on work permits in the construction, marine shipyard and process sectors.
The move allows firms in Singapore to hire Timorese workers on work permits in the construction, marine shipyard and process sectors.

Singapore, Timor-Leste to strengthen economic ties, bilateral exchanges: PM Wong

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong (left) and Timor Leste Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao at the Government Palace in Dili during his official visit to Timor-Leste on July 3.
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong (left) and Timor Leste Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao at the Government Palace in Dili during his official visit to Timor-Leste on July 3.

From F&B to aquaculture, S’poreans find opportunities for investment in Timor-Leste

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong speaking to Singaporeans based in Timor-Leste during an overseas Singaporean reception in Dili on July 2.
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong speaking to Singaporeans based in Timor-Leste during an overseas Singaporean reception in Dili on July 2.

Lawrence Wong to make first-ever visit by Singapore PM to Timor-Leste from July 2 to 3

PM Lawrence Wong’s visit reciprocates Timor-Leste Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao’s visit to Singapore in July 2025.
PM Lawrence Wong’s visit reciprocates Timor-Leste Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao’s visit to Singapore in July 2025.

As sea routes are more than avenue for trade, rules should be updated: Chan Chun Sing

Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing (left) during a dialogue at the Middle East Institute’s annual conference moderated by the institute’s chairman Joseph Liow on June 23.
Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing (left) during a dialogue at the Middle East Institute’s annual conference moderated by the institute’s chairman Joseph Liow on June 23.

Scarab beetle found on Pulau Ubin new to science

The Anomala sp. aff. matricula was uncovered during a survey of Pulau Ubin between 2018 and 2021.
The Anomala sp. aff. matricula was uncovered during a survey of Pulau Ubin between 2018 and 2021.

Check-ups begin for NS pre-enlistees under refreshed medical classification system

Don Sze Yu Zhe, 17, being assessed under the refreshed medical classification system at the Medical Classification Centre at Central Manpower Base on June 19.
Don Sze Yu Zhe, 17, being assessed under the refreshed medical classification system at the Medical Classification Centre at Central Manpower Base on June 19.

What is it like to undergo a functional test before NS enlistment?

ST correspondent Samuel Devaraj undergoing a landing from height test, as part of the functional test which selected pre-enlistees undergo to assess their ability to carry out specific tasks.
ST correspondent Samuel Devaraj undergoing a landing from height test, as part of the functional test which selected pre-enlistees undergo to assess their ability to carry out specific tasks.

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