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Parliament to discuss haze law changes, MPs ask about impact on outdoor workers, vulnerable groups

More than 30 MPs have filed over 50 parliamentary questions on how Singapore is tackling the haze, which escalated here in early September.
More than 30 MPs have filed over 50 parliamentary questions on how Singapore is tackling the haze, which escalated here in early September.

National Youth Council mistakenly leaks personal data of 600 SG Youth Forum participants

Attendees at the Singapore Youth Forum by National Youth Council at Sands Expo and Convention Centre on Sep 6, 2025. 
Attendees at the Singapore Youth Forum by National Youth Council at Sands Expo and Convention Centre on Sep 6, 2025. 

Sengkang GRC MP Jamus Lim in hospital with pneumonia

Workers’ Party MP Jamus Lim was seen sniffling in Parliament last week.
Workers’ Party MP Jamus Lim was seen sniffling in Parliament last week.

Rope in online sellers to help curb problem of unsafe mobility devices, say MPs in Parliament

Several MPs who spoke during the debate called for stronger safeguards against unsafe batteries.
Several MPs who spoke during the debate called for stronger safeguards against unsafe batteries.

News report on Israeli meeting in May to discuss death penalty in S’pore is false: Shanmugam

Senior Minister K. Shanmugam said MHA responded to the Haaretz article because the article’s claims concerning the meeting with Israeli security officials were categorically false.
Senior Minister K. Shanmugam said MHA responded to the Haaretz article because the article’s claims concerning the meeting with Israeli security officials were categorically false.

Tougher penalties for drivers providing unlicensed point-to-point services under new rules

Minister of State for Transport Baey Yam Keng said illegal P2P services pose safety risks to passengers and undermine the livelihoods of licenced drivers.
Minister of State for Transport Baey Yam Keng said illegal P2P services pose safety risks to passengers and undermine the livelihoods of licenced drivers.

When families cover up sexual abuse of a child, it can remain hidden for years: Shanmugam

In September, MSF officially launched its Sensemaking Alerts for Frontline Engagement and Response (SAFER) unit to better detect and prevent child abuse.
In September, MSF officially launched its Sensemaking Alerts for Frontline Engagement and Response (SAFER) unit to better detect and prevent child abuse.

P1 registration: 15% of Phase 2C students at 12 popular primary schools live in public housing

Tao Nan Primary School, one of the 12 schools on the new two-track system, will reserve more places for children living more than 2km away.
Tao Nan Primary School, one of the 12 schools on the new two-track system, will reserve more places for children living more than 2km away.

Major data centres to meet strict security, resilience rules with the passing of new Bill

The facade of the Keppel Data Centre Campus at 82 Genting Lane.
The facade of the Keppel Data Centre Campus at 82 Genting Lane.

No report of rogue AI agents attacking S’pore government agencies: Josephine Teo

Attacks by rogue agents from frontier AI labs have made headlines in recent months, following successful attempts by AI agents to escape secured environments.
Attacks by rogue agents from frontier AI labs have made headlines in recent months, following successful attempts by AI agents to escape secured environments.

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