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Singapore politicians

Koh Poh Koon moves to the backbench in Parliament after leaving political office

Koh Poh Koon left political office for family reasons. His last day as senior minister of state was June 1.
Koh Poh Koon left political office for family reasons. His last day as senior minister of state was June 1.

Recap: MPs discuss motion on reinforcing Singapore’s position as global transport hub

Pritam Singh saga: Watershed moment or an albatross for the WP?

Workers’ Party chief Pritam Singh was returned unopposed at the party’s internal elections on June 28.
Workers’ Party chief Pritam Singh was returned unopposed at the party’s internal elections on June 28.

The Usual Place Podcast

Is Workers’ Party chief Pritam Singh stronger than ever?

News analysis

As WP cadres close ranks behind Pritam Singh, can the party win over middle ground voters?

Workers’ Party chief Pritam Singh and WP chair Sylvia Lim taking questions from the media after a closed-door meeting on June 28.
Workers’ Party chief Pritam Singh and WP chair Sylvia Lim taking questions from the media after a closed-door meeting on June 28.

WP’s next challenge is to convince voters more alternative voices will help S’pore: Yee Jenn Jong

Former WP NCMP Yee Jenn Jong launched a new book on June 3 with a dialogue moderated by Associate Professor Walid Jumblatt Abdullah of Nanyang Technological University.
Former WP NCMP Yee Jenn Jong launched a new book on June 3 with a dialogue moderated by Associate Professor Walid Jumblatt Abdullah of Nanyang Technological University.

Forum: Nation-building involves sustaining family well-being

‘I’m not running away’: Koh Poh Koon bids farewell at his final event as senior minister of state

Senior Minister of State for Health Koh Poh Koon had announced that he would resign from office on June 1.
Senior Minister of State for Health Koh Poh Koon had announced that he would resign from office on June 1.

One year after GE2025

New MPs turn to social media, raise issues in Parliament to connect with Singaporeans

First-term PAP MPs Hamid Razak, Hazlina Abdul Halim and Gho Sze Kee, and first-term WP MP Kenneth Tiong.
First-term PAP MPs Hamid Razak, Hazlina Abdul Halim and Gho Sze Kee, and first-term WP MP Kenneth Tiong.

One year after GE2025

New office-holders seek to balance perspectives, consult widely as portfolios grow

(Clockwise from top left) Acting Ministers Jeffrey Siow and David Neo; Ministers of State Dinesh Vasu Dash, Goh Pei Ming and Jasmin Lau; and Senior Parliamentary Secretaries Goh Hanyan and Syed Harun Alhabsyi.
(Clockwise from top left) Acting Ministers Jeffrey Siow and David Neo; Ministers of State Dinesh Vasu Dash, Goh Pei Ming and Jasmin Lau; and Senior Parliamentary Secretaries Goh Hanyan and Syed Harun Alhabsyi.

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