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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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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.

Singapore and Malaysia share vision for ASEAN to become green energy powerhouse: President Tharman

President Tharman Shanmugaratnam said ASEAN’s member states can join forces on green energy, processing power, in terms of the capacity for data centres, and the digital economy.
President Tharman Shanmugaratnam said ASEAN’s member states can join forces on green energy, processing power, in terms of the capacity for data centres, and the digital economy.

Singapore, Malaysia heads of state encourage deeper cooperation between the two countries

President Tharman Shanmugaratnam received a welcome ceremony during his state visit at the invitation of Malaysian King Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar on July 13.
President Tharman Shanmugaratnam received a welcome ceremony during his state visit at the invitation of Malaysian King Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar on July 13.

Singapore, Malaysia have made consistent choice to look to the future, build together: Tharman

President Tharman Shanmugaratnam (left) meeting Malaysia’s King Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar at the Istana Negara on July 13.
President Tharman Shanmugaratnam (left) meeting Malaysia’s King Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar at the Istana Negara on July 13.

S’pore, M’sia partnership driven by mutual respect, understanding of each other’s interests: Tharman

Both countries address differences squarely while always seeking to strengthen the overall relationship, President Tharman Shanmugaratnam said.
Both countries address differences squarely while always seeking to strengthen the overall relationship, President Tharman Shanmugaratnam said.

President Tharman Shanmugaratnam makes first state visit to Malaysia

WP announces appointments for its top leadership body, co-opts MPs Fadli Fawzi, Andre Low

Aljunied GRC MP Fadli Fawzi (left) and Non-constituency MP Andre Low were brought into the top decision-making body when it met for the first time on July 7.
Aljunied GRC MP Fadli Fawzi (left) and Non-constituency MP Andre Low were brought into the top decision-making body when it met for the first time on July 7.

No further action to be taken against WP’s Sylvia Lim, Faisal Manap as time limit has lapsed: Indranee

Leader of the House Indranee Rajah addressed the conduct of the two WP leaders in relation to former WP MP Raeesah Khan’s lying case in a ministerial statement on July 7.
Leader of the House Indranee Rajah addressed the conduct of the two WP leaders in relation to former WP MP Raeesah Khan’s lying case in a ministerial statement on July 7.

S’pore, China can deepen collaboration, develop solutions that benefit the world: Chee Hong Tat

Minister for National Development Chee Hong Tat spoke on how Singapore and China can boost their collaboration at the Lianhe Zaobao Singapore-China Forum 2026 on July 6.
Minister for National Development Chee Hong Tat spoke on how Singapore and China can boost their collaboration at the Lianhe Zaobao Singapore-China Forum 2026 on July 6.

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