Jail or reformative training not default sentence for young money mules: High Court
Such a sentence is “too blunt”, given young offenders’ lack of maturity, said a three-judge panel.
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The man jumped from the third storey of a building to evade officers trying to detain him.
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PAP party leadership renewal rests on co-option next, with four spots to fill on top committee
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Workers' Party positions 'not always consistent or coherent', S'pore 'must guard against populism': PM Wong
PM Lawrence Wong criticised the Worker's Party (WP) for what he deemed an "inconsistent" approach towards policy proposals and called for a rejection of populism in politics. These comments were made at the biennial People's Action Party (PAP) Conference on Oct. 25, where PM Wong...
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WP regrets Indonesia’s move to cut gas exports to S’pore, stresses importance of honouring contracts
The sanctity of contracts, especially those covering key utilities, is an issue of national importance, the party said.
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‘I’m here for a job interview!’: Singapore job seeker stunned after interviewer lectures him on 10-year loyalty
SINGAPORE: A job seeker was stunned when the interviewer gave him a lengthy “career advice session” on why he should stay loyal to one company for 10 years. In an anonymous post on the r/sgfreelancers subreddit, the job seeker said the video call interview began with the intervie...
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Snap Insight: PAP cadres chose cautious renewal in challenging times
Younger office holders will need more time and exposure to win over party cadres, says Gillian Koh from the Institute of Policy Studies.
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PM Wong on Indonesia gas export cuts: 'We expect all parties to honour their commitments'
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong responded to Indonesia's announcement of gas export cuts to Singapore, stating that "We expect all parties to honour their commitments, and Singapore’s gas importer will take the necessary steps to protect its rights and interests under these contract...
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Pre-school teacher who overcame childhood abuse among 11 awarded President’s Challenge fellowships
Twenty-three people have been awarded the fellowship since it began in 2025.
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PAP elects 39th Central Executive Committee, Chee Hong Tat & Zaqy Mohamad among top 14 vote-getters
The ruling People's Action Party (PAP) elected its 39th Central Executive Committee (CEC) on Oct. 25. Votes at the biennial internal election were made by party cadres, who make up a small proportion of the PAP's membership and represent the party elite. They are responsible for ...
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PAP’s new CEC shows distinction between government and party leadership; emphasis on continuity
Sunday’s ballot saw an unchanged slate in the ruling People’s Action Party’s top decision-making body, with the 12 elected and two co-opted all returning faces....