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Court of Appeal and Supreme Court’s appellate division to get new judges

Hoo Sheau Peng (left) will be Justice of the Court of Appeal while Goh Yihan will be appointed Judge of the Appellate Division from Oct 1.
Hoo Sheau Peng (left) will be Justice of the Court of Appeal while Goh Yihan will be appointed Judge of the Appellate Division from Oct 1.

Quality of leadership makes a decisive difference for Singapore

Singapore runs an open system and believe in being transparent about ministerial salaries. We cannot avoid this issue simply because it is politically difficult.
Singapore runs an open system and believe in being transparent about ministerial salaries. We cannot avoid this issue simply because it is politically difficult.

SM Lee to visit Central Asia from Aug 24 to 31

Announcing Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong’s official visits on Aug 23, the Prime Minister’s Office said this will be his first visit to Central Asia.  
Announcing Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong’s official visits on Aug 23, the Prime Minister’s Office said this will be his first visit to Central Asia.  

Prominent scientist Tan Chorh Chuan to retire from permanent secretary roles on Sept 1

Renowed scientist Tan Chorh Chuan will relinquish his roles as Permanent Secretary of National Research and Development, and Public Sector Science and Technology Policy and Plans Office, Prime Minister’s Office on Sept 1.
Renowed scientist Tan Chorh Chuan will relinquish his roles as Permanent Secretary of National Research and Development, and Public Sector Science and Technology Policy and Plans Office, Prime Minister’s Office on Sept 1.

‘Still at the core of my heart’: Ng Chee Meng pledges to fulfil promises to Jalan Kayu residents

Labour chief and Jalan Kayu MP Ng Chee Meng at his Meet-the-People session on July 24.
Labour chief and Jalan Kayu MP Ng Chee Meng at his Meet-the-People session on July 24.

Singapore, Brunei share special friendship built on decades of mutual trust: SM Lee

Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong meeting Dato Sufian Sabtu, Brunei’s Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office (Security and Law), in Bandar Seri Begawan on July 14.
Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong meeting Dato Sufian Sabtu, Brunei’s Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office (Security and Law), in Bandar Seri Begawan on July 14.

Forum: Government committed to supporting parenthood

Surprise resignation by Koh Poh Koon reflects toll of political life: Observers

Dr Koh Poh Koon interacting with residents during a thank you walkabout with other Tampines GRC candidates on May 4, 2025.
Dr Koh Poh Koon interacting with residents during a thank you walkabout with other Tampines GRC candidates on May 4, 2025.

Koh Poh Koon to step down from political office

Dr Koh Poh Koon will remain an MP for Tampines GRC.
Dr Koh Poh Koon will remain an MP for Tampines GRC.

Public servants should actively seek solutions, not just be ‘cogs’ in a machine: Chee Hong Tat

Chee Hong Tat, Minister for National Development, gives his opening address at STE:Fest 2026, held at the University Cultural Centre on May 19, 2026.
Chee Hong Tat, Minister for National Development, gives his opening address at STE:Fest 2026, held at the University Cultural Centre on May 19, 2026.

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