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.
straitstimes.com/singapore/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.
Israeli embassy told to take down 'completely unacceptable' Facebook post about Palestine: Shanmugam
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/israel-embassy-singapore-palestine-facebook-post-shanmugam-4219541
Singaporean doctor in Britain receives honorary knighthood for role in fight against Covid-19
straitstimes.com/singapore/singaporean-doctor-in-britain-receives-honorary-knighthood-for-role-in-fight-against-covid-19
Goh Meng Seng issued POFMA order over Facebook posts linking Lum Kok Seng with Iswaran and LTA
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/goh-meng-seng-issued-pofma-order-over-claims-lum-kok-seng-iswaran-lta-links-4226101
Analysis: What do Pritam Singh's charges mean for him and the Workers' Party?: Workers' Party chief Pritam Singh still commands the support of his party ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/pritam-singh-workers-party-opposition-criminal-charges-election-4205786
Singaporean Joye Cai, 15, takes up K-pop trainee contract offer after Fifty Fifty audition
straitstimes.com/life/entertainment/singaporean-joye-cai-15-takes-up-k-pop-trainee-contract-offer-after-fifty-fifty-audition
Sentosa sky lantern festival attendees who file reports with Case to get full refund
straitstimes.com/singapore/consumer/sentosa-sky-lantern-festival-attendees-who-file-reports-with-case-to-get-full-refund
UOB CEO Wee Ee Cheong’s 2023 pay rises 12% to $15.9 million: His annual remuneration comprises a base salary of $1.2 million, as well as a bonus of $14.7 million ...
straitstimes.com/business/uob-ceo-wee-ee-cheong-s-2023-pay-rises-12-to-159-million
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
Singaporean world champion kitefoiler Max Maeder wins European title: SINGAPORE: Formula Kite world champion Maximilian Maeder clinched another famous victory on ...
channelnewsasia.com/sport/kitefoiler-max-maeder-formula-kite-european-championships-4218501
Vivian Balakrishnan visits Israel's leaders, reiterates Singapore's view that its military actions in Gaza have 'gone too far'
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/vivian-balakrishnan-israel-working-visit-immediate-humanitarian-ceasefire-gaza-4208726
Two Singaporean bikers killed in accident with lorry on the North-South Expressway
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/03/23/two-singaporean-bikers-killed-in-accident-with-lorry-on-the-north-south-expressway
Singapore Ex-Minister Iswaran Surrenders Passport After Australia Trip: CNA: Singapore’s former transport minister S. Iswaran has returned to the country and ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-20/iswaran-returned-to-singapore-and-surrendered-passport-cna
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'If it can solve the problem, why not?' Singaporean explains why he prefers Vietnamese brides
asiaone.com/singapore/if-it-can-solve-problem-why-not-singaporean-explains-why-he-prefers-vietnamese-brides
Public service leaders must have courage to advise ministers even when they disagree: SM Teo
straitstimes.com/singapore/public-service-leaders-must-have-the-courage-to-advise-ministers-even-when-they-disagree-sm-teo
2 Singaporeans die, 4 injured after lorry collides with bikers in Johor: The riders had been heading to a town in Johor to have a morning meal.
straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/2-singaporeans-die-4-injured-after-lorry-collides-with-bikers-in-johor
NS Square to be completed by 2027, a ‘national landmark’ for all Singaporeans: Ng Eng Hen
straitstimes.com/singapore/ns-square-to-be-completed-by-2027-a-national-landmark-for-all-singaporeans-ng-eng-hen
President Tharman approves government's spending plan, says Singapore avoids 'magical thinking'
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/budget-president-tharman-approves-spending-plans-4215536
'I don't care whether I lose or make money': 27-year-old Singaporean buys $200k condo in JB
asiaone.com/lifestyle/i-dont-care-whether-i-lose-or-make-money-27-year-old-singaporean-buys-200k-condo-jb
Vivian Balakrishnan meets Palestinian leaders, expresses Singapore’s concern about dire humanitarian situation in Gaza
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/vivian-balakrishnan-palestinian-leaders-ramallah-visit-gaza-humanitarian-situation-4205166
Actor-host Suhaimi Yusof makes peace with Ramadan bazaar stall owner after social media stir
straitstimes.com/life/entertainment/actor-host-suhaimi-yusof-makes-peace-with-ramadan-bazaar-stall-owner-after-social-media-stir
Singaporean charged over bomb threats he allegedly sent to two Taiwanese politicians
straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/singaporean-charged-over-bomb-threats-he-allegedly-sent-to-two-taiwanese-politicians
Singaporean man injured in Hungary cave rescued in 2 hours: The Singaporean man had been injured at a depth of about 40m, said the head of the rescue ...
straitstimes.com/world/europe/singaporean-man-rescued-in-2-hour-mission-after-injuring-leg-in-hungary-cave
Jail for man who commented on Shinzo Abe’s shooting, asked for someone to ‘do the same’ to PM Lee
straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/jail-for-man-who-commented-on-shinzo-abe-s-shooting-asked-for-someone-to-do-the-same-to-pm-lee
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 ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/pap-will-not-seek-pritam-singh-s-suspension-as-mp-as-legal-proceedings-pending
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
Landlord seeks help online over tenant who 'mindlessly hogs' kitchen for hours
asiaone.com/singapore/landlord-seeks-help-online-over-tenant-who-mindlessly-hogs-kitchen-hours
Keeping open link with Israel essential to delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza: Vivian Balakrishnan
straitstimes.com/singapore/keeping-open-link-with-israel-essential-to-delivery-of-humanitarian-aid-to-gaza-vivian-balakrishnan
Singapore Foreign Affairs Minister Vivian Balakrishnan has told Israel’s leaders that its military actions in Gaza have “gone too far” ... Show more
President Tharman, PM Lee congratulate Prabowo on Indonesia election victory: SINGAPORE: Singapore's President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and Prime Minister Lee ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/tharman-shanmugaratnam-lee-hsien-loong-congratulate-indonesia-president-elect-prabowo-subianto-4211271
Singapore-Indonesia agreements on air space management, defence and extradition enter into force
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/lee-hsien-loong-indonesia-joko-widodo-expanded-framework-agreements-relationship-4214701
For a week, CNA’s Matthew Mohan joined top Singapore sprinter Shanti Pereira in training sessions to find out what it takes to perform at the highest level ... Show more
Founders of daycare centre for kids with critical illnesses jointly named ST Singaporean of the Year 2023
straitstimes.com/singapore/founders-of-daycare-centre-for-children-with-critical-illnesses-named-st-singaporean-of-the-year-2023
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.
straitstimes.com/business/companies-play-key-role-in-helping-workers-gain-new-skills-indranee
Singapore doing all it can for Gaza relief efforts, the community can help too: DPM Wong
straitstimes.com/singapore/singapore-doing-its-part-for-gaza-relief-efforts-community-can-play-a-part-too-dpm-lawrence-wong
Spectre of online falsehoods ‘more challenging’ with rise of AI; media outlets have role to play: DPM Wong
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/online-falsehoods-misinformation-media-outlets-lawrence-wong-4205606
Singaporean man, 28, found dead days after car plunges into ravine in Penang: He went missing after attending a wake in Penang on March 9.
straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/singaporean-man-28-found-dead-days-after-car-plunged-into-ravine-in-penang
Support measures in Budget 2024 not meant to increase S’poreans’ reliance on Government: DPM Heng
straitstimes.com/singapore/support-measures-in-budget-2024-not-meant-to-increase-s-poreans-reliance-on-government-dpm-heng
Maryland authorities have released a recording of dramatic radio exchanges between emergency services when Singaporean-flagged freighter Dali slammed into ... Show more
'Customers complain I'm too slow': Food delivery rider with polio worried PMA speed cut will slow him down even more
asiaone.com/singapore/customers-complain-im-too-slow-food-delivery-rider-polio-worried-pma-speed-cut-will-slow
Singaporean bank UOB aims to double private wealth assets by 2026: Singaporean lender United Overseas Bank (UOB) is planning to double its private wealth assets ...
reuters.com/business/singaporean-bank-uob-aims-double-private-wealth-assets-by-2026-2024-03-14/
Bank trainees role-play as malware hackers in new training course to spot, assist scam victims
straitstimes.com/singapore/bank-trainees-role-play-as-malware-hackers-in-new-training-course-to-spot-assist-scam-victims
Companies must seize opportunities to go green and stay competitive, or risk losing out: Grace Fu
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/companies-smes-sustainability-grace-fu-accountants-go-green-4192051
Singapore to restart high-level bilateral forum with China in June: Teo Chee Hean
straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/singapore-to-restart-high-level-bilateral-forum-with-china-in-june-teo-chee-hean
Distance-based charging for motorists would be 'more equitable', say analysts: But the trade-offs are not straightforward, said Transport Minister Chee Hong Tat ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/distance-based-usage-charge-traffic-vehicle-population-4183271
PM Lee hopes ex-president Tony Tan’s new book will inspire more to step up and lead S’pore
straitstimes.com/singapore/hope-that-former-president-tony-tan-s-new-book-will-inspire-more-to-step-up-and-lead-s-pore-pm-lee
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.
straitstimes.com/asia/singapore-businesses-investing-in-new-growth-areas-in-sichuan-sm-teo-chee-hean
Singaporeans among those killed, injured in Sabah crash: SEMPORNA, Sabah: A Singaporean man was among those killed in a collision between a tour van and a lorry ...
channelnewsasia.com/asia/singaporeans-killed-sabah-crash-4188106
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
Mission possible? Rewiring the Singaporean palate amid war against salt: Nine in 10 people in Singapore eat too much salt.
straitstimes.com/life/food/mission-possible-rewiring-the-singaporean-palate
Home buyers need to be more cautious, prudent amid looming economic uncertainties: Desmond Lee
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/housing-market-property-time-stabilise-disruptions-covid-19-desmond-lee-bto-home-hdb-flat-4188976
From disappointment to the Olympic dream, Singapore's sprint queen is 'ready' for the next challenge
cnbc.com/2024/03/12/singapores-shanti-pereira-on-disappointments-and-her-olympic-dream.html
Analysis: Why top PAP leaders issued reserves challenge to the opposition and will they take it up?
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/reserves-election-issue-pm-lee-dpm-wong-challenge-opposition-4180926
Singapore pledges support for more global cooperation in helping fraud victims recover funds
straitstimes.com/singapore/singapore-pledges-support-for-more-global-cooperation-in-helping-fraud-victims-recover-funds
‘I will die if crimes were committed’: S’porean man unaware he is director of 4 firms, files police report
straitstimes.com/singapore/i-will-die-if-crimes-were-committed-s-porean-man-unaware-he-is-director-of-4-firms-files-police-report
Grant for Taylor Swift more like a 'thank you' for coming here and not deal breaker: Ho Ching
asiaone.com/singapore/grant-taylor-swift-more-thank-you-coming-here-and-not-deal-breaker-ho-ching
'Why do you want this job?' Singaporean business owner shares how not to answer this question in interviews
asiaone.com/lifestyle/why-do-you-want-job-singaporean-business-owner-shares-how-not-answer-question-interviews
2 foreign tourists killed in Sabah tour van-lorry crash: The crash between the tour van and the lorry occurred at Km20 Jalan Semporna-Tawau ...
freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2024/03/12/2-foreign-tourists-killed-in-sabah-tour-van-lorry-crash/
Lorry collides with bikers in Johor, killing 2 Singaporeans: Tragedy struck a group of eight Singaporean motorcyclists in Johor on March 23 when a lorry hit ...
asiaone.com/singapore/lorry-collides-bikers-johor-killing-2-singaporeans
Upskilling: Change discomfort or chance to change?: Budget measures seek to address immediate concerns, but building workforce resilience requires mindset shifts ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/upskilling-change-discomfort-or-chance-to-change
Ananya Panday Redefines Singapore's Essence, Breaking Stereotypes, and Leaving Us in Awe
indiatimes.com/partner/ananya-panday-redefines-singapores-essence-breaking-stereotypes-and-leaving-us-in-awe-630171.html
Upgrading of private estates such as Frankel back on track after pandemic delay: The facelift for these estates was first announced in October 2019.
straitstimes.com/singapore/upgrading-of-private-estates-such-as-frankel-back-on-track-after-pandemic-delay
Singapore's Love, Bonito is finally opening a physical store in PH: After two years of opening pop-up shops in the Philippines, Singaporean fashion brand Love ...
news.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/2024/3/22/singapore-s-love-bonito-is-finally-opening-a-physical-store-in-ph-1625
One and done: why more Singapore couples are saying ‘no thanks’ to big families: Singaporean Amber Quah, 26, and her partner plan to build a family together ...
scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3255108/one-and-done-why-more-singapore-couples-are-saying-no-thanks-big-families
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Over 950,000 HDB households to get U-Save, S&CC rebates in April: SINGAPORE — More than 950,000 Singaporean households in Housing Board flats will receive U-Save ...
asiaone.com/singapore/over-950000-hdb-households-get-u-save-scc-rebates-april
Airlangga Hartanto discusses investment opportunities with Singaporean business circles - Economy - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/business/2024/03/28/airlangga-hartanto-discusses-investment-opportunities-with-singaporean-business-circles.html
Strengthening bilateral partnership with Singapore, Indonesia urges Tech Talent program - Economy - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/business/2024/03/28/strengthening-bilateral-partnership-with-singapore-indonesia-urges-tech-talent-program.html
Indonesia rallies support from Singaporean businesses during 2024 ISBF - Economy - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/business/2024/03/28/indonesia-rallies-support-from-singaporean-businesses-during-2024-isbf.html
Malaysian-born actor Ronny Chieng calls Singaporeans 'Karens' with 'zero perspective on the world'
thestar.com.my/lifestyle/entertainment/2024/03/25/malaysian-born-actor-ronny-chieng-calls-singaporeans-039karens039-with-039zero-perspective-on-the-world039
Jaishankar to visit Singapore from March 23-25; to meet PM Lee Hsien Loong: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will be on a three-day visit to Singapore from ...
business-standard.com/india-news/jaishankar-to-visit-singapore-from-march-23-25-to-meet-pm-lee-hsien-loong-124032300141_1.html
Egypt, Singapore pledge enhanced economic cooperation
Read more: www.dailynewsegypt.com/2024/03/24/egypt-singapore-pledge-enhanced-economic-cooperation/
Pankaj Advani aims to maintain winning streak at CCI Billiards Classic: Defending champion Pankaj Advani will be aiming to maintain his winning streak at the ...
business-standard.com/sports/other-sports-news/pankaj-advani-aims-to-maintain-winning-streak-at-cci-billiards-classic-124032500478_1.html
EAM Jaishankar meets Singapore's PM Lee to further deepen bilateral ties: External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar on Monday called on Singapore Prime Minister ...
business-standard.com/external-affairs-defence-security/news/jaishankar-meets-singapore-pm-lee-senior-ministers-to-further-deepen-bilateral-ties-124032500299_1.html
Suez Canal's navigation security vital for Singapore: FM to Shoukry - Foreign Affairs - Egypt
english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/1/1234/519840/Egypt/Foreign-Affairs/Suez-Canal;s-navigation-security-vital-for-Singapo.aspx
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