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Singapore Politics

S’pore must be careful the NMP system does not become a revolving door for aspiring politicians

The NMP scheme was conceived to give voice to those without electoral ambitions who could still help shape our laws and contribute to parliamentary debate.
The NMP scheme was conceived to give voice to those without electoral ambitions who could still help shape our laws and contribute to parliamentary debate.

Singapore Writers Festival 2025

Rishi Budhrani, TalkingCock founder Colin Goh, ST’s Mandy ask if laughs can effect change

ST's Christie Chiu speaks at the panel with Colin Goh, Don Shiau, Anngee Neo and Rishi Budhrani.
ST's Christie Chiu speaks at the panel with Colin Goh, Don Shiau, Anngee Neo and Rishi Budhrani.

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.

PAP must carry forward S’poreans’ mandate with humility and purpose: Desmond Lee

PAP Chairman Desmond Lee during PAP Awards and Convention 2025 at EXPO Hall 8 on Nov 9.
PAP Chairman Desmond Lee during PAP Awards and Convention 2025 at EXPO Hall 8 on Nov 9.

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

‘Foreign policy now has domestic salience’: Vivian Balakrishnan on a decade of representing Singapore

Dr Vivian Balakrishnan is one of Singapore’s longest-serving foreign ministers.
Dr Vivian Balakrishnan is one of Singapore’s longest-serving foreign ministers.

Commentary

Please keep religion out of partisan politics

Foreign influence that plays on these identities should be rejected, and coded appeals that stokes communal sentiment have no place in responsible politics.
Foreign influence that plays on these identities should be rejected, and coded appeals that stokes communal sentiment have no place in responsible politics.

Citing GE2025, Shanmugam urges WP to reject racial politics, foreign influence clearly and without delay

Coordinating Minister for National Security K. Shanmugam told Parliament that any delay and ambiguity could give rise to questions and confusion.
Coordinating Minister for National Security K. Shanmugam told Parliament that any delay and ambiguity could give rise to questions and confusion.

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.

News analysis

Battle emerges between PAP, WP to shape narrative: How should voters judge the Opposition at GE2030?

The PAP and WP are also tapping into public discourse that the May election was a moment of political maturity for Singapore.
The PAP and WP are also tapping into public discourse that the May election was a moment of political maturity for Singapore.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2025 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.