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Singapore Politics

Laws must serve Singapore’s long-term interests, fit ground realities

S Jayakumar presenting SM Lee Hsien Loong with the book – Creating Three Unique Singapore Laws: An Inside Story – at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Aug 12.
S Jayakumar presenting SM Lee Hsien Loong with the book – Creating Three Unique Singapore Laws: An Inside Story – at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Aug 12.

Zaqy cautions against unfounded speculation, says woman wrongly identified in Faishal’s case

Faishal Ibrahim resigned from his post as Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs, as an MP and from the PAP over online messages he exchanged with an unidentified woman.
Faishal Ibrahim resigned from his post as Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs, as an MP and from the PAP over online messages he exchanged with an unidentified woman.

Forum: Public trust one of Singapore’s greatest strengths

Forum: New Cabinet line-up a balanced one that inspires confidence

‘Still at the core of my heart’: Ng Chee Meng pledges to fulfil promises to Jalan Kayu residents

Labour chief and Jalan Kayu MP Ng Chee Meng at his Meet-the-People session on July 24.
Labour chief and Jalan Kayu MP Ng Chee Meng at his Meet-the-People session on July 24.

The PAP calculus in Faishal saga: Better to lose talent than trust

Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim resigned from political office on July 20 over inappropriate online interactions with a woman.
Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim resigned from political office on July 20 over inappropriate online interactions with a woman.

Ng Chee Meng’s Cabinet return gives workers a stronger voice amid AI disruption, say union leaders

Labour chief Ng Chee Meng’s appointment as Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office takes effect from July 27.
Labour chief Ng Chee Meng’s appointment as Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office takes effect from July 27.

News analysis

What the Cabinet reshuffle says about Singapore’s strategy for uncertain times

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong (fourth from left) announcing a Cabinet reshuffle at a press conference on July 22. With him are (from left) Goh Pei Ming, Zaqy Mohamad, Jeffrey Siow, David Neo and Jasmin Lau.
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong (fourth from left) announcing a Cabinet reshuffle at a press conference on July 22. With him are (from left) Goh Pei Ming, Zaqy Mohamad, Jeffrey Siow, David Neo and Jasmin Lau.

The deeper considerations in Faishal Ibrahim’s resignation

Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Faishal Ibrahim resigned from political office on July 20.
Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Faishal Ibrahim resigned from political office on July 20.

Cabinet reshuffle reflects PM’s confidence in emerging 5G leaders in Singapore: Analysts

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong (fourth from left) announcing a Cabinet reshuffle at a press conference on July 22. With him are (from left) Goh Pei Ming, Zaqy Mohamad, Jeffrey Siow, David Neo and Jasmin Lau.
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong (fourth from left) announcing a Cabinet reshuffle at a press conference on July 22. With him are (from left) Goh Pei Ming, Zaqy Mohamad, Jeffrey Siow, David Neo and Jasmin Lau.

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