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Tham Yuen-C

Senior Political Correspondent

Yuen-C is senior political correspondent at The Straits Times and a regular contributor to its commentary pages. She started off as a digital journalist. In the course of her career, she has reported on diverse areas, from law and order to crime and technology. She was a fellow at the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism at Oxford University.

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S’poreans to remain majority; Govt to continue managing size of foreign workforce: PM Wong

Singapore will refresh its citizen population at a measured pace and also manage the size of its foreign workforce to ensure Singaporeans remain the majority in their own country.
Singapore will refresh its citizen population at a measured pace and also manage the size of its foreign workforce to ensure Singaporeans remain the majority in their own country.

Marriage and parenthood, Singapore’s evolving social contract set to lead Rally agenda: Analysts

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will give more information about a major review on how families are supported in Singapore across various life stages.
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will give more information about a major review on how families are supported in Singapore across various life stages.

Tang See Chim, former Chua Chu Kang MP, dies at 94

Tang See Chim, a lawyer by profession, was invited to join the People’s Action Party in 1962 after returning to Singapore from his studies in Britain. 
Tang See Chim, a lawyer by profession, was invited to join the People’s Action Party in 1962 after returning to Singapore from his studies in Britain. 

Cabinet had robust discussions when devising the elected presidency, GRC, NCMP schemes: Jayakumar

Former deputy prime minister S. Jayakumar speaking at his book launch at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Aug 12.
Former deputy prime minister S. Jayakumar speaking at his book launch at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Aug 12.

PM Wong to announce details on support for families, costs of raising children at NDR

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong delivering his National Day Message on Aug 8.
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong delivering his National Day Message on Aug 8.

Parliament affirms amended WP motion on the future of S’pore’s economy

Minister for Trade and Industry (Energy and Industry) Tan See Leng said that the Government’s responsibility now is to ensure that this model continues to deliver in a very different world.
Minister for Trade and Industry (Energy and Industry) Tan See Leng said that the Government’s responsibility now is to ensure that this model continues to deliver in a very different world.

Parliament to discuss Maju Forest redevelopment and GovTech retrenchments on Aug 4

At least 18 questions have been filed about the planned redevelopment of Maju Forest (above) and Gillman Barracks.
At least 18 questions have been filed about the planned redevelopment of Maju Forest (above) and Gillman Barracks.

Govt proactively reformed laws to deal with real-world problems, advance public interest: Shanmugam

The book series, 25 Years of Legal Reform in Singapore: Innovations in Policy and Law (2000 - 2025), was launched at the Flower Field Hall in the Flower Dome at Gardens by the Bay on July 28.
The book series, 25 Years of Legal Reform in Singapore: Innovations in Policy and Law (2000 - 2025), was launched at the Flower Field Hall in the Flower Dome at Gardens by the Bay on July 28.

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.

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.

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