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No indication that court has power to be regulator of town councils: Chief...

Judgment was reserved by the court of appeal on Monday (3 June) in the hearing involving the Ministry of National Development (MND) and the Aljunied-Hougang-Punggol East Town Council (AHPETC). The MND...

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Sexist smear on opposition member by PAP supporters’ Facebook page

In yet another instance of despicable behaviour, a People’s Action Party (PAP) supporters’ Facebook page has launched a personal attack against an opposition member, who is potentially a candidate for…

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Migrant rights activists highlight ethical issues in Straits Times story

Activists and researchers working on issues related to migrant workers and their rights have expressed concern over a feature article in The Straits Times about Bangladeshi cleaners in public housing…

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AGO report – gov’t should act with “similar vigour” against depts and stat...

In her affidavit to the court on Monday, the chairman of the Aljunied-Hougang-Punggol East Town Council (AHPETC), Sylvia Lim, said the town council has been singled out for “exemplary treatment”…

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Another complaint about BreadTalk repackaging others’ products as its own

After complaints that bakery BreadTalk had repackaged its soya bean milk drink and sold them as “freshly prepared”, another complaint has been posted online – this time about the bakery…

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The Icing Room clarifies cake frosting incident

The Icing Room, which is part of the BreadTalk Group, has explained the circumstances surrounding a staff member at its outlet at Nex shopping centre who was reported to have…

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NSP slams “source” cited for leaking info on opposition meeting

The National Solidarity Party (NSP) has slammed the “source” who had apparently leaked inside information on the meeting of opposition parties to negotiate the contests in the upcoming elections. “The…

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Tin Pei Ling to contest in MacPherson SMC

Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong has announced that Member of Parliament (Marine Parade GRC) Tin Pei Ling will be contesting in MacPherson SMC in the coming General Election. Mr Goh…

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AGC threatens to use anti-harassment act on TOC – again

The Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC) has threatened to file for harassment against this website – again. This is the second time in about seven months that the AGC is citing…

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“We take support of the voters seriously”: Low Thia Khiang

The Workers’ Party (WP) secretary general, Low Thia Khiang, says his party takes the support of voters seriously and this was one reason why the WP has said it will…

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SDP launches donation drive with irreverent “Pappy white” video clip

By Vidhya Nair With the general elections looming, opposition parties are gearing up their volunteer and donation drives. Last evening, the Singapore Democratic Party (SDP) launched theirs on its...

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Cat A COE prices up 10 times since 2009

In the latest Certificate of Entitlement (COE) bidding exercise, prices finished mixed after the session on Wednesday. Premiums for Category A – cars up to 1,600cc and 130bhp – saw…

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Should Roy Ngerng run for election?

“Should I run for election?” says the title of a blog post by blogger Roy Ngerng. Mr Ngerng is, of course, the blogger who was in the spotlight for two…

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Fare reductions to kick in together with opening of Downtown Line 2 on Dec 27

Transport Minister Lui Tuck Yew announced earlier today that Phase 2 of the Downtown Line will be opened on December 27. Phase 2 of the Downtown Line will introduce 12…

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Opposition horse-trading concludes with multiple-cornered fights possible

The second round of meeting between the opposition parties concluded with three possible head-on collisions between contesting parties in the upcoming general election. The meeting which was held at the…

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Jeannette Chong-Aruldoss to release 5-year plan for Mountbatten

In 2011, Jeannette Chong-Aruldoss, a lawyer, polled a remarkable 41 per cent against the incumbent Lim Biow Chuan of the People’s Action Party in Mountbatten SMC. Last evening, emerging from…

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CNA & TODAY’s report on NSP threat to contest Aljunied false, says party leaders

Secretary general of the People’s Power Party (PPP), Goh Meng Seng, has said reports of the National Solidarity Party threatening to contest Aljunied GRC are untrue. Reporting on the opposition…

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“I have reconciled with the Chiams. The hatchet is buried.”– Ben Pwee

Shortly after the General Election in 2011, Benjamin Pwee left the Singapore People’s Party (SPP) in a less than amicable manner. He cited irreconcilable differences with the leadership of the…

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Sylvia Lim says WP “have to proceed” on plans to contest

The following is the transcript of a statement by the Workers’ Party chairman, Sylvia Lim, and her response to reporters’ questions during a walkabout on Friday morning in Macpherson. Good…

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Exit points jammed as Singaporeans leave the country for Jubilee weekend

  Roads to Johor in Malaysia were jam-packed on Friday as Singaporeans embarked on their long weekend holidays ahead of National Day on Sunday.   Friday was made a public…

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