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Tommy Koh’s new book reveals he was asked to run for UN secretary-general and for president

The milestone episode is quickly skimmed over in 1½ pages in Professor Tommy Koh's new autobiography.
The milestone episode is quickly skimmed over in 1½ pages in Professor Tommy Koh's new autobiography.

Most Valuable Party approved as new political party in Singapore

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Mr Chia Yun Kai, leader of Most Valuable Party, next to Block 73 Bedok South Avenue 3 on April 19, 2025. 

(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)
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Mr Chia Yun Kai, leader of Most Valuable Party, next to Block 73 Bedok South Avenue 3 on April 19, 2025. 

(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)

Pritam Singh, Mediacorp apologise after comments on CNA show which AGC said are in contempt of court

The episode aired on Nov 5, a day after Mr Pritam Singh’s appeal against his conviction was heard, with the court reserving its judgment.
The episode aired on Nov 5, a day after Mr Pritam Singh’s appeal against his conviction was heard, with the court reserving its judgment.

Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim to be appointed Minister of State on Jan 1, a month earlier than expected

Mr Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim is slated to be appointed as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Social and Family Development on Jan 1, 2026.
Mr Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim is slated to be appointed as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Social and Family Development on Jan 1, 2026.

The Usual Place Podcast

Jasmin Lau and Goh Hanyan on life after GE2025 and their work as first-time politicians

PAP activists stress need for inclusive progress at 2025 party convention

PAP activists (clockwise from top left) Andy Ang, Ramesh Selvaraj, Ong Jing Jing and Ahmad Firdaus Daud speaking at the PAP Awards and Convention 2025 on Nov 9.
PAP activists (clockwise from top left) Andy Ang, Ramesh Selvaraj, Ong Jing Jing and Ahmad Firdaus Daud speaking at the PAP Awards and Convention 2025 on Nov 9.

Recap: Parliament debates Oxley Rd site, passes Bill giving Customs more power to probe trade offences

MP Shawn Loh to take over as group MD of local firm behind brands like PastaMania

(From left) Shawn Loh, Commonwealth Capital CEO, with executive chairman Andrew Kwan and his son, Ryan Kwan on Oct 2.
(From left) Shawn Loh, Commonwealth Capital CEO, with executive chairman Andrew Kwan and his son, Ryan Kwan on Oct 2.

Recap: Parliament wraps up debate on the President’s Address

Charlie Kirk shooting highlights need for law and order in democratic discourse: Shanmugam

Singapore’s Home Affairs Minister K. Shanmugam speaking to the media on Sept 12 at Laguna National Golf Resort Club.
Singapore’s Home Affairs Minister K. Shanmugam speaking to the media on Sept 12 at Laguna National Golf Resort Club.

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