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WP ready to contest by-election: Low Thia Khiang
The Workers' party Secretary General Low Thia Khiang says the party is ready to contest the by-election in Punggol East SMC. Speaking to the media before the start of his Meet-the-People Session this evening, he said the party will........
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Food vouchers for needy residents in Pasir Ris East
Needy residents of Pasir Ris East will get more help in the form of food vouchers. More than 60 families will each receive a S$50 voucher which can be used at selected shops in the neighbourhood over three months, under a new........
S'poreans becoming more tolerant of gays, lesbians: NTU study
Singaporeans appear to have become more tolerant of gays and lesbians, according to a study by Nanyang Technological University (NTU). It found that while attitudes remain sharply polarised and predominantly negative, they have........
Man jailed for assaulting police
A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to four months' jail for hitting a policeman with a baton. Ahmad Syidi Awang was found guilty of hurting Staff Sergeant Muhamad Lufti Abdul Razak at Marsiling Drive at about 6.30pm on June 26........
COEs for small cars reach new high of S$92k
The difference between Certificate of Entitlement (COE) premiums for small and big cars narrowed further at the close of the latest bidding exercise today, as the premiums for small cars surged 12.47 per cent to hit an all-time high of........
I decided to hold by-election to give residents their own MP in Parliament: PM Lee
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has issued a press statement on the Punggol East by-election. Nomination day is on Jan 16, and if there is more than one qualified candidate for the by-election, Polling Day will be on Jan 26. Here is his........
Punggol East by-election called; Polling Day set on Jan 26
The President has issued the Writ of Election for Punggol East Constituency. Nomination Day is 16 January 2013, and Polling Day will be on Jan 26. The Returning Officer is Mr Yam Ah Mee, Chief Executive Director of the People's........
Halimah's appointment as Speaker brings "bonus" political attributes: ESM Goh
Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong said Minister of State Halimah Yacob, who is set to become Singapore's first woman Speaker of Parliament, will be appointed strictly on merit and not because of her gender or that she is from a minority........
Two charged after slashing man with Samurai sword
Two men have been charged with grievously hurting a 48-year-old man with a samurai sword and a fruit knife. Mr New Say Heng and Mr Oi Boon San, both aged 42, are accused of hurting Mr Teo Chye Lye, who was injured on the back, head........
Starting salaries for poly graduates on the rise: Survey
Polytechnic graduates are starting out in the job market with higher salaries, according to a joint survey conducted by the five polytechnics in 2012. Fresh graduates in full-time permanent employment earn S$1,950 in median gross........
TP students to get hands-on training at veterinary hospital
Students of Temasek Polytechnic will get hands-on experience at a veterinary hospital, Mount Pleasant Animal Medical Centre (MPAMC), from May 2013. It will be part of their training for a Diploma in Veterinary Technology (VET)......
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Halimah Yacob 'could redefine Speaker's role'
The impending appointment of Madam Halimah Yacob as Speaker of Parliament will not only be a historic one - given that she is the first woman politician here to assume the office - there is every chance that she might also redefine........
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Japan's foreign minister on two-day visit to Singapore
Japan's Minister for Foreign Affairs Fumio Kishida will visit Singapore from Thursday till Friday......
Punggol East SMC in 2011 General Election
The Punggol East Single Member Constituency (SMC) saw a three-cornered contest among political parties in the 2011 General Election......
Koh Poh Koon to "definitely consider" running for by-election
Colorectal surgeon Dr Koh Poh Koon has acknowledged that he is a potential candidate of the People's Action Party (PAP) for Punggol East, which is set to hold a by-election on January 26 if there is a contest......
Man jailed for assaulting police
A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to four months' jail for hitting a policeman with a baton......
Restaurant patrons relieve stress by smashing beer mugs
We're only just into the new year, but if you're already stressed out and need some release, you may as well have a smashing good time while you're at it!.....
COE for small cars hits new high
The Certificate of Entitlement (COE) for small cars hit another all-time high to close at S$92,100 at the end of the latest bidding exercise on Wednesday......
Punggol East by-election on 26 Jan
A by-election will be held for Punggol East Single-Member Constituency (SMC), after Member of Parliament Michael Palmer resigned over an extra-marital affair......
Food vouchers for needy residents in Pasir Ris East
Needy residents of Pasir Ris East will get more help in the form of food vouchers......
SCDF, SPF to conduct emergency exercise at Changi Business Park
The Singapore Civil Defence Force and Singapore Police Force will hold an emergency exercise at Changi Business Park Central 1 on Thursday, January 10. The exercise will start at 9.30am and end at about 11am......
S'poreans becoming more tolerant of gays, lesbians: NTU study
Singaporeans appear to have become more tolerant of gays and lesbians, according to a study by Nanyang Technological University (NTU)......
MNCs freeze hiring, but S'pore job market not badly hit: HR outlook
Many multinational corporations (MNCs) located in Singapore have already frozen the hiring of staff, due to the prolonged economic challenges in the Eurozone and sluggish growth in the United States......
Halimah's appointment as Speaker brings "bonus" political attributes: ESM Goh
Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong said Minister of State Halimah Yacob, who is set to become Singapore's first woman Speaker of Parliament, will be appointed strictly on merit and not because of her gender or that she is from a minority race......
Scientists step up fight against cancer with new oncology network
Scientists from various disciplines are coming together to tackle the prevalence of cancer in Asia -- by working on novel therapies and translating research ideas to the clinic faster......
Two charged after slashing man with samurai sword
Two men have been charged with grievously hurting a 48-year-old man with a samurai sword and a fruit knife......
Starting salaries for poly graduates on the rise: survey
Polytechnic graduates are starting out in the job market with higher salaries, according to a joint survey conducted by the five polytechnics in 2012......
TP students to get hands-on training at veterinary hospital
Students of Temasek Polytechnic will get hands-on experience at a veterinary hospital, Mount Pleasant Animal Medical Centre (MPAMC), from May 2013......
New face in Punggol East a sign of polls to come?
The first clear sign that polls could soon be held in Punggol East emerged on Tuesday, as covering Member of Parliament Teo Ser Luck attended to the Single Member Constituency's first Meet-the-People Session (MPS) in the new year flanked by an unfami.....
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