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Who is Lum Kok Seng, the man named in Iswaran’s new charges?: The man is linked to a contract for works at Tanah Merah MRT station through his construction firm.
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Who is Lum Kok Seng, the man named in Iswaran’s new charges?
Quick Glance: Iswaran Faces 8 New Charges for Receiving S$19,000 Worth of Valuables from Construction Firm Boss
  • Former Transport Minister S. Iswaran appeared in court to face eight fresh charges, following his initial corruption charge two months earlier.

  • The new charges allege that Iswaran received valuable items from an individual connected to him in an official capacity.

  • Items received included whisky bottles, golf clubs, and a Brompton bicycle from Lum Kok Seng, the managing director of Lum Chang Holdings.

  • The charges pertain to a period between November 2021 and November 2022, with Iswaran being aware of Mr. Lum's business ties to his ministerial role during this time.
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Israeli embassy told to take down 'completely unacceptable' Facebook post about Palestine: Shanmugam
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Goh Meng Seng issued POFMA order over Facebook posts linking Lum Kok Seng with Iswaran and LTA
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Goh Meng Seng issued POFMA order over Facebook posts linking Lum Kok Seng ...
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Former transport minister S. Iswaran allegedly obtained valuables worth almost $19,000 from the MD of Lum Chang. Here's a look at the items: www.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/brompton-t-line-bike-whisky-golf-clubs-what-are-the-valuables-involved-in-iswaran-s-new-charges
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Vivian Balakrishnan visits Israel's leaders, reiterates Singapore's view that its military actions in Gaza have 'gone too far'
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Vivian Balakrishnan visits Israel's leaders, reiterates ...
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Singapore Ex-Minister Iswaran Surrenders Passport After Australia Trip: CNA: Singapore’s former transport minister S. Iswaran has returned to the country and ...
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PAP will not seek Pritam Singh’s suspension from parliament while legal proceedings are ongoing
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Vivian Balakrishnan meets Palestinian leaders, expresses Singapore’s concern about dire humanitarian situation in Gaza
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Vivian Balakrishnan meets Palestinian leaders, expresses Singapore’s ...
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President Tharman approves government's spending plan, says Singapore avoids 'magical thinking'
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If Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu does not bow to international pressure on the planned offensive on Rafah, he will be “accountable for the consequences” ... Show more
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Singapore Foreign Affairs Minister Vivian Balakrishnan has told Israel’s leaders that its military actions in Gaza have “gone too far” ... Show more
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President Tharman, PM Lee congratulate Prabowo on Indonesia election victory: SINGAPORE: Singapore's President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and Prime Minister Lee ...
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President Tharman, PM Lee congratulate Prabowo on Indonesia election ...
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Singapore-Indonesia agreements on air space management, defence and extradition enter into force
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Companies play key role in helping workers gain new skills: Indranee: Acquiring fresh skills will give workers a new lease of life in their careers.
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Companies play key role in helping workers gain new skills: Indranee
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"Every airdrop of humanitarian assistance will save lives, will make a difference," said Singapore's Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan on Sunday ...
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Spectre of online falsehoods ‘more challenging’ with rise of AI; media outlets have role to play: DPM Wong
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Spectre of online falsehoods ‘more challenging’ with rise of AI; media ...
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PAP will not seek Pritam Singh’s suspension as MP as legal proceedings pending: SINGAPORE - The People’s Action Party will not seek to suspend Leader of the ...
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🐼 Singapore-born panda Le Le (front, right) with Qing Zai (left) and Qing Bao (behind) at the Dujiangyan Panda Base in China ... Show more
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'Customers complain I'm too slow': Food delivery rider with polio worried PMA speed cut will slow him down even more
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Companies must seize opportunities to go green and stay competitive, or risk losing out: Grace Fu
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Distance-based charging for motorists would be 'more equitable', say analysts: But the trade-offs are not straightforward, said Transport Minister Chee Hong Tat ...
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SM Teo Chee Hean hails Singapore firms investing in new growth areas in Sichuan: Mr Teo says Singapore looks forward to more opportunities for collaboration.
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What is the significance of the ITE Progression Award? Closing the inequality gap and upskilling were key issues discussed at a post-Budget dialogue organised ... Show more
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Home buyers need to be more cautious, prudent amid looming economic uncertainties: Desmond Lee
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Home buyers need to be more cautious, prudent amid looming economic ...
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Analysis: Why top PAP leaders issued reserves challenge to the opposition and will they take it up?
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Grant for Taylor Swift more like a 'thank you' for coming here and not deal breaker: Ho Ching
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Grant for Taylor Swift more like a 'thank you' for coming here ...
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Upskilling: Change discomfort or chance to change?: Budget measures seek to address immediate concerns, but building workforce resilience requires mindset shifts ...
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Upskilling: Change discomfort or chance to change?
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Upgrading of private estates such as Frankel back on track after pandemic delay: The facelift for these estates was first announced in October 2019.
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AI is changing cybersecurity and businesses must wake up to the threat: Threat actors are starting to use artificial intelligence, but too many executives ...
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Books on the Bay – writers take the stage in Simon’s Town: After a successful inaugural event last year, Books on the Bay is back, with over 40 writers set to ...
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Israel-Hamas: We Should Listen to the Global South on Gaza: They are far more aligned with public opinion on the Israel-Hamas conflict than many in the West ...
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Israel-Hamas: We Should Listen to the Global South on Gaza
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Singapore's transparency and organised land use attract investors by creating a stable environment, says Wei Leng Tang, Managing Director & Head of Capital ...
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Singapore Indoor Stadium to be replaced by new arena in Kallang: The Indoor Stadium, which is more than 30 years old, will continue to operate until the new ...
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Singapore Indoor Stadium to be replaced by new arena in Kallang
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Singapore is Taylor Swift's only stop in Southeast Asia; PM says deal wasn't a hostile act to neighbors
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Quick Glance: Swifties' Pricey Pilgrimage to Star's Southeast Asian Stop
  • Filipina Charlyn Suizo is in Singapore for one reason: Taylor Swift.

  • The 30-year-old software engineer from the Philippines, part of a Swiftie group, is spending over $6,000 on flights, concert tickets, and accommodation.

  • An estimated 7 in 10 of the 300,000 concertgoers will be coming from abroad, spending between $260 million and $370 million on hotels, food, and entertainment.

  • Swift's concerts in Singapore are expected to generate significant economic benefits, especially in the tourism sector.
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All HDB households will get S$300 in Climate Vouchers to buy more efficient appliances. Here's what you can get using the vouchers, and where. cna.asia/3wGaIF1
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Continued Gaza relief efforts show Singaporeans 'stand for something': Shanmugam: The Home Affairs and Law Minister was speaking at an event where volunteers ...
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Iswaran advised by doctor to refrain from travelling for 12 days following hospital discharge in Australia: AGC
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Secondary school students to have one common national exam period from 2027: With the change, students will have one written exam sitting for mother tongue ...
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Secondary school students to have one common national exam period from ...
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Israel's response to Hamas attack has 'gone too far', but severing ties would not help Palestinians, says Singapore
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Singapore's total fertility rate falls to historic low of 0.97: While Singapore's total fertility rate has been on a decline for many years ...
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Singapore's total fertility rate falls to historic low of 0.97
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MOE lessons on Israel-Hamas conflict aim to help students reflect on safeguarding cohesion, respecting diverse views: Chan Chun Sing
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Australia’s continued engagement with ASEAN critical for stability in region, amid great power rivalry: PM Lee
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Amid greater unpredictability, MPs unanimously support $131.4b Budget to ‘take S’pore forward with optimism’
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Singapore confers ex-IGP Acryl Sani with Distinguished Service Order award: Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani being awarded the Distinguished Service Order by Singapore ...
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Singapore confers ex-IGP Acryl Sani with Distinguished Service Order award
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Minister Edwin Tong was spotted exchanging friendship bracelets with Swifties outside the National Stadium, before the opening night of Taylor Swift's concerts ... Show more
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Singapore’s PM Defends Taylor Swift Exclusivity Arrangement: Lee Hsien Loong did not reveal the cost of the deal, which was paid for from a government fund ...
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Singapore’s PM Defends Taylor Swift Exclusivity Arrangement
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Parliament approves S$131.4b Budget, provides ‘clear action plan’ to take Singapore into the future
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Health screening, equipment sales, fitness training: What NSmen can expect at new Central Manpower Base
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Health screening, equipment sales, fitness training: What NSmen can expect ...
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Having the resources for a strong economy and society 'not a fairy tale', requires prudence: Lawrence Wong
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Parents in Singapore, you'll soon get another caregiving option for your young kids. The government will trial an infant childminding service in the second ... Show more
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Singapore will work with whoever becomes US president: PM Lee: The US presidential election looks likely to be a rematch between incumbent Joe Biden and Donald ...
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Singapore will work with whoever becomes US president: PM Lee
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Singapore is going through a "rough patch" amid inflation and rising cost of living, and the Government will do "everything we can" to help ... Show more
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Former National Development Minister Mah Bow Tan's GCB sold for $50m: Former Minister for National Development Mah Bow Tan has reportedly sold his Good ...
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Former National Development Minister Mah Bow Tan's GCB sold for $50m