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Hougang SMC must not be re-captured by PAP: SDP's Chee Soon Juan
The Singapore Democratic Party (SDP) said on Thursday it will not contest in a by-election in the single member constituency (SMC) of Hougang, if it happens.
PAP’s Desmond Choo on Hougang by-election: I’ll be ready to answer any call
Former People’s Action Party (PAP) Hougang candidate Desmond Choo says he is “ready to answer any call” to contest if a by-election is called in Hougang single member constituency (SMC).
NUS student group says ‘sorry’ for poster’s ‘disrespectful and insensitive’ remarks
A student group from the National University of Singapore (NUS), the Campus Crusade for Christ, has apologised for putting up posters along campus walls which contained “disrespect and insensitive” remarks on other religions.
Man proposes via daily deal site
This wedding proposal is no ordinary deal.
Singaporeans hard to please in bed: survey
Singaporeans’ sexual pleasure satisfaction is ranked second lowest in the world with a national average of 58 per cent, ahead only of Japan which scored 34 per cent, according to a global sexual wellbeing survey.
Poll: How will you vote if a by-election is held in Hougang?
Yaw Shin Leong’s surprising departure from the Workers’ Party (WP) – and hence, from Parliament – has flung wide the doors to debates on who could take the Hougang seat in a by-election, if there will even be one.
Hougang set for by-election after Workers' Party expels Yaw Shin Leong
Workers' Party's (WP) has expelled Yaw Shin Leong from the party with immediate effect, paving the way for a by-election in the single member constituency of Hougang.
‘No surprise if WP wins by-election’
“A shrewd political move.”
WP's Low rebuts PM Lee: We have not let the people down
Workers' Party (WP) chief Low Thia Khiang has rebutted statements made by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and People's Action Party (PAP) chairman Khaw Boon Wan, which accused his party of “misleading” and “letting down” voters in Hougang Single Member Constituency (SMC).
‘Brave move for Workers’ Party to sack Yaw’
Workers’ Party’s (WP) announcement to expel its Member of Parliament (MP) for Hougang, Yaw Shin Leong, was applauded by Hougang residents Yahoo! Singapore spoke to.
Consumers skeptical about proposed 'lemon law'
A frequent online shopper for six years, Rachel Tan was let down numerous times with her disappointing purchases.
CPF interest rate for OA to stay at 2.5%
All Central Provident Fund (CPF) members will continue to receive a risk-free interest rate of 2.5 per cent on their Ordinary Account (OA) savings from 1 April to 30 June this year.
More effort needed to combat child malnutrition: NGO
What do poor families in Asian third world countries eat?
S’pore teachers offered free lesson plans on website
Singapore English teacher Sean Padman, 27, stays home most nights just marking student essays.
MOH to increase hospital beds for critically ill
Minister for Health Gan Kim Yong said on Tuesday that his ministry will increase the number of high dependency (HD) and intensive care (ICU) hospital beds for the critically ill.
Early release of information would jeopardise investigations: DPM
The investigations into two high-ranking senior civil servants were not disclosed earlier to the public as it would jeopardise the process, said Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean.
Officers can report wrongful behaviour through confidential channels: DPM Teo
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Home Affairs (MHA) Teo Chee Hean said in Parliament on Tuesday that channels are available for officers to report improper conduct of superior officers.
Toh Yi residents propose alternative site
The Singapore government has always been encouraging citizens to not just complain about problems but offer solutions as well.
Health Ministry to proceed with eldercare centre in Woodlands
The Ministry of Health (MOH) will proceed with building an elderly daycare centre at the void decks of two blocks in Woodlands despites concerns raised by residents, reported The Straits Times.
Concern over S’pore vice probe centres on school principal
The alleged involvement of a school principal as a client of an online prostitution ring now under probe by the police seems to have raised more concern among Singaporeans than the reports that several top civil servants were also customers.
