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Creating value proposition crucial for Singaporeans in AI age: Chan Chun Sing

Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing at a dialogue titled The Future of Innovation and Internationalisation  – The Role of Youth in a Changing World – on Jan 9.
Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing at a dialogue titled The Future of Innovation and Internationalisation  – The Role of Youth in a Changing World – on Jan 9.

GIC and Temasek’s performance, IP rider changes on the agenda when Parliament sits on Jan 12

The Jan 12 sitting will be the first for the year, and the new batch of nine Nominated MPs will also take their oaths of allegiance.
The Jan 12 sitting will be the first for the year, and the new batch of nine Nominated MPs will also take their oaths of allegiance.

Parliament to debate Pritam’s suitability as Leader of the Opposition after conviction for lying

Mr Pritam Singh was convicted on Feb 17, 2025 and fined the maximum of $7,000 for each of the charges.
Mr Pritam Singh was convicted on Feb 17, 2025 and fined the maximum of $7,000 for each of the charges.

Longer-term consequences of US strike on Venezuela concerning for small states: SM Lee

Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong said that Singapore has always stated its position unequivocally and voted accordingly at the United Nations.
Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong said that Singapore has always stated its position unequivocally and voted accordingly at the United Nations.

Uncertainty, cautious optimism for Venezuelans in S’pore after capture of Maduro

Captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores being escorted to a courthouse in New York on Jan 5.
Captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores being escorted to a courthouse in New York on Jan 5.

Incoming NMP Haresh Singaraju says he’s no longer a party member after photo of him in PAP T-shirt surfaces

Incoming Nominated MP Haresh Singaraju said the photo from September 2023 was of a party activity he had previously volunteered at. 
Incoming Nominated MP Haresh Singaraju said the photo from September 2023 was of a party activity he had previously volunteered at. 

From jobs to healthcare, range of issues to be raised by new batch of NMPs

Nine NMPs - consisting of eight new faces and one returning member - were announced by the Office of the Clerk of Parliament on Jan 2.
Nine NMPs - consisting of eight new faces and one returning member - were announced by the Office of the Clerk of Parliament on Jan 2.

WP to form disciplinary panel to determine if Pritam Singh breached party Constitution

The WP said its central executive committee had met on Jan 2 to deliberate on matters arising from the High Court judgment in which the High Court upheld Mr Singh’s conviction on two counts of lying to the Committee of Privileges.
The WP said its central executive committee had met on Jan 2 to deliberate on matters arising from the High Court judgment in which the High Court upheld Mr Singh’s conviction on two counts of lying to the Committee of Privileges.

9 Nominated MPs to be appointed to Parliament

There can be up to nine NMPs each term, which lasts 2½ years.
There can be up to nine NMPs each term, which lasts 2½ years.

WP pledges to be constructive check on Government amid era of unprecedented disruption

The 2025 General Election was a defining moment for Singapore's democracy, said WP chief Pritam Singh.
The 2025 General Election was a defining moment for Singapore's democracy, said WP chief Pritam Singh.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.