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Singapore Politics

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)

Forum: Understanding the past makes me prouder of how far Singapore has come

askST: Why do political parties get deregistered?

Under current laws, political parties in Singapore are categorised as politically significant persons, and are required to report donations.
Under current laws, political parties in Singapore are categorised as politically significant persons, and are required to report donations.

Singapore deregisters 14 inactive political parties, including Barisan Sosialis

The 14 political parties listed in the Gazette notice include Barisan Sosialis, once Singapore’s largest opposition party.
The 14 political parties listed in the Gazette notice include Barisan Sosialis, once Singapore’s largest opposition party.

As X platform rolls out new location feature, global and local ripples follow

A screenshot taken on Nov 24 from the X account of the Critical Spectator showed it was based in the United Arab Emirates. The account was deleted a day later.
A screenshot taken on Nov 24 from the X account of the Critical Spectator showed it was based in the United Arab Emirates. The account was deleted a day later.

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

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