Wong Yang

Yang joined The Straits Times in 2024, where he covers politics. He also produces and presents videos on sociopolitical issues. He was previously a housing reporter at the paper.

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PM Wong to make official visit to Brunei from Oct 9 to 10

Brunei Crown Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah calling on Prime Minister Lawrence Wong (right) at the Istana on Sept 29 during an official visit to Singapore that ended on Oct 2.

Singapore to join international agreement on neutrality of the Panama Canal

President Tharman Shanmugaratnam (second from right) and his spouse, Jane Ittogi Shanmugaratnam (far left), with Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino (far right) and his spouse, Maricel Cohen de Mulino, during the state banquet on Oct 5.

Singapore supports 71% of human rights recommendations by UN member states

Ambassador Jaya Ratnam, Singapore’s permanent representative to the UN Office in Geneva, Switzerland, addressing delegates gathered for Singapore’s fourth Universal Periodic Review, on Sept 28.

Singapore now a super-aged society, with 21.4% of citizen population aged 65 and older

The number of Singaporeans aged 80 and older also increased to 152,000 in 2026, up from 145,000 in 2025.

Scaffold netting at new worksites in Singapore must be fire-retardant from March 2027

This rule will apply to projects awarded from March 1, 2027, regardless of the material used for the scaffold.

Public service can better foster understanding between groups for collective action: Chan Chun Sing

Coordinating Minister for Public Services Chan Chun Sing speaks at the Annual Public Service Leadership Ceremony on Sept 18.

New wellness centre in the CBD provides workers with counselling, physiotherapy

The new centre provides mental and digital well-being, including counselling, mindfulness sessions, art therapy, and digital wellness talks and workshops.

PM Wong to donate full pay increase for next 5 years to charity

Under changes to political salaries announced on Sept 8, the Prime Minister’s annual salary will go up from $2.2 million to $3.6 million, including bonuses.

MPs ask about better protection for children and youth, impact of western island reclamation plans

Parliament will also debate four Bills, including proposed anti-scam laws.

Parliament to debate political salaries this week; PM Wong and Chan Chun Sing to speak on Sept 8

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and Coordinating Minister for Public Services Chan Chun Sing will make statements on the issue on Sept 8.

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