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Hougang battle an 'uphill fight': PM Lee

Sun, 20.May.2012 - 12:36pm
PM Lee Hsien Loong and PAP secretary-general has acknowledged the battle for Hougang will be an “uphill fight”.

Hougang not for sale: Workers’ Party

Sun, 20.May.2012 - 8:54am
Hougang will not be “taken back” by the People’s Action Party (PAP), neither can it be bought over by offers of upgrading, says the Workers’ Party (WP)’s Png Eng Huat.

Shrinking demography a challenge for national security: LKY

Sat, 19.May.2012 - 12:28pm
Former Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew has cautioned that a key challenge to Singapore’s survival will be its shrinking demographic.

Ferrari driver’s widow says sorry for ‘driving error’

Sat, 19.May.2012 - 11:24am
The wife of the Ferrari driver involved in last Saturday’s fatal traffic accident in Bugis has apologised to families of the other victims.

Ferrari deaths: Fast and furious response overlooks the role of dream merchants

Sat, 19.May.2012 - 10:21am
One thing hasn't changed since a red supercar slammed into a taxi near Bugis Junction last weekend.

Yaw Shin Leong chapter is closed: Desmond Choo

Sat, 19.May.2012 - 9:55am
Close that chapter, let’s move on.

Hougang very, very special place to defend: WP candidate

Fri, 18.May.2012 - 6:17pm
The single-member constituency of Hougang is “extremely important” to the Workers’ Party (WP), says its representative candidate Png Eng Huat.

Yaw Shin Leong breaks silence, urges voters to support WP

Fri, 18.May.2012 - 5:04pm
Ex-Workers’ Party (WP) MP Yaw Shin Leong has finally broken his silence.

Another maid falls to her death in Serangoon

Fri, 18.May.2012 - 3:23pm
An Indonesian maid in her thirties was found dead at the foot of a flat in Serangoon on Thursday morning.

SMRT raises bus drivers’ basic salaries by 35%

Fri, 18.May.2012 - 1:21pm
Following the move of its rival, transport operator Singapore Mass Rapid Transit (SMRT) has upped the basic salaries of their new bus drivers in a bid to attract more Singaporeans to the job.

Teenage Boy Finds Finger in Arby’s Sandwich

Fri, 18.May.2012 - 10:41am
Ryan Hart, a 14-year-old boy from Michigan, had a rude surprise when he bit into his Arby's roast beef sandwich.

Japanese crash victim was always ready to help: friends

Fri, 18.May.2012 - 12:26am
Her friends call her a loyal friend and righteous person, always ready to help anyone in need.

Should Singapore repeal Section 377A?

Thu, 17.May.2012 - 11:12pm
In line with International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHO) – which is celebrated every 17 May, a group of activists are again sounding a call for the Singapore government to repeal Section 377A of the Penal Code.

Low wages, low income families and education are top priorities: Desmond Choo

Thu, 17.May.2012 - 9:04pm
Three issues are top of Desmond Choo’s agenda: Low wages, low income families and education.

PM Lee, DPM Teo ‘saddened’ by Ferrari accident

Thu, 17.May.2012 - 5:38pm
Both Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean have taken to their Facebook pages to express sadness over the recent tragic accident in Bugis that claimed the lives of three and injured another two.

New combat uniforms for air force, navy servicemen

Thu, 17.May.2012 - 2:25pm
Singapore’s air force and navy personnel will soon receive new combat uniforms similar to what foot soldiers currently wear.

Chinese embassy expresses regret over Ferrari accident

Thu, 17.May.2012 - 11:10am
Watch your conduct and respect local laws.

Cracks appearing within WP: analysts

Wed, 16.May.2012 - 7:21pm
Political analysts say the Workers’ Party’s (WP) recent troubles are a sign all is not well within the party.

'No split within Worker's Party': Low Thia Khiang

Wed, 16.May.2012 - 7:09pm
Moments after businessman Png Eng Huat was declared as a candidate for the Hougang by-election, the Workers' Party (WP) swiftly dismissed talk of a rift developing within the party.

Who are Desmond Choo and Png Eng Huat?

Wed, 16.May.2012 - 5:16pm
The two men will be trying to win the hearts of Hougang residents for the right to be the Member of Parliament for the single member constituency.