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Money should not be push factor keeping the best from joining politics: ESM Goh Chok Tong

Coordinating Minister for National Security and Minister for Home Affairs K Shanmugam presenting his book Policy, Fairness and Compassion to ESM Goh Chok Tong on Feb 6.
Coordinating Minister for National Security and Minister for Home Affairs K Shanmugam presenting his book Policy, Fairness and Compassion to ESM Goh Chok Tong on Feb 6.

My views on laws such as detention without trial have evolved: K. Shanmugam at his book launch

Coordinating Minister for National Security and Minister for Home Affairs K Shanmugam speaking at the launch of his book at the SPH Media auditorium on Feb 6.
Coordinating Minister for National Security and Minister for Home Affairs K Shanmugam speaking at the launch of his book at the SPH Media auditorium on Feb 6.

Greenland’s future should be resolved peacefully, in accordance with international law: Vivian

TOPSHOT - Houses of the old town are pictured in Nuuk, western Greenland, on February 4, 2026. (Photo by Ina FASSBENDER / AFP)
TOPSHOT - Houses of the old town are pictured in Nuuk, western Greenland, on February 4, 2026. (Photo by Ina FASSBENDER / AFP)

Etomidate’s temporary listing as Class C drug to continue as MOH finalises new vape laws: Shanmugam

The temporary provisions, which allowed the authorities to introduce tougher penalties to deal with those who abuse and traffic etomidate, were slated to expire on Feb 28.
The temporary provisions, which allowed the authorities to introduce tougher penalties to deal with those who abuse and traffic etomidate, were slated to expire on Feb 28.

Parliament passes Bill that paves the way for ERP 2 and stricter mobility scooter rules

Users of mobility scooters will need to have a Certificate of Medical Need from June 1. Several groups, including seniors aged 70 and above, will be exempt.
Users of mobility scooters will need to have a Certificate of Medical Need from June 1. Several groups, including seniors aged 70 and above, will be exempt.

Singapore to contribute $44 million to IMF grants to help vulnerable countries

Minister of State for Trade and Industry Alvin Tan said the contributions will not affect the Government’s domestic expenditure for Singaporeans.
Minister of State for Trade and Industry Alvin Tan said the contributions will not affect the Government’s domestic expenditure for Singaporeans.

About 9 in 10 retrenched eligible workers received retrenchment benefits: MOM

Office workers crossing Market Street near Market Street Hawker Centre within the heart of Singapore's financial centre in the CBD area, 18 February 2025. PMET, employment, commercial space, foreign talent, economy
Office workers crossing Market Street near Market Street Hawker Centre within the heart of Singapore's financial centre in the CBD area, 18 February 2025. PMET, employment, commercial space, foreign talent, economy

‘Three-strikes’ approach taken to tackle errant businesses: Sun Xueling

ST reported on Feb 3 that tougher clampdown on massage parlours and salons involved in vice is expected in the coming months.
ST reported on Feb 3 that tougher clampdown on massage parlours and salons involved in vice is expected in the coming months.

Over 800 women in S’pore have frozen their eggs for non-medical reasons since 2023

In Singapore, women aged between 21 and 37 – regardless of their marital status – are allowed to undergo the procedure, which preserves their fertility.
In Singapore, women aged between 21 and 37 – regardless of their marital status – are allowed to undergo the procedure, which preserves their fertility.

130 persons with autism on wait list for day activity centre spots, up from 80 in 2024

Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Social and Family Development Eric Chua said the Government is ramping up the capacity of Day Activity Centres here to meet demand.
Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Social and Family Development Eric Chua said the Government is ramping up the capacity of Day Activity Centres here to meet demand.

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