Singapore opposition members quit in latest political shake-up
The Workers' Party said MP Leon Perera and its youth wing president Nicole Seah had handed in their resignation letters.
Wed Jul 19 2023
Singapore election: PAP going for super majority again in Parliament?
The PAP won 83 of the 89 seats contested in the last general election in 2015, with the Workers' Party taking the remaining six seats.
Thu Jul 09 2020
PAP contests all 93 seats as Singapore polls sees over 190 contestants from 11 parties
The People's Action Party (PAP) is contesting all the 93 seats in its bid to retain power in the Singapore general election on July 10 that sees 191 candidates from 11 parties.
Tue Jun 30 2020
RoS approves Parti Amanah Negara
The Registrar of Societies has approved an application for a name change by the Workers' Party of Malaysia to its new name Parti Amanah Negara.
Fri Oct 02 2015
Parti Amanah Negara to be GHB political platform
GHB chairman Mohamad Sabu said GHB had taken over and re-branded the Workers Party after its application to form a party under the name Parti Progressive Islam (PPI) was rejected by the Home Ministry.
Mon Aug 31 2015
Petrobras corruption scandal heats up
Joao Vaccari is accused of collecting irregular donations for the Workers Party from leading Brazilian construction companies.
Thu Apr 16 2015
Singapore PM Lee Hsien Loong orders a Committee of Inquiry (COI) to look into the Little India riot
Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has ordered a Committee of Inquiry (COI) to look into the Little India riot, a rare outbreak following a fatal accident.
Mon Dec 09 2013
Singapore PM congratulates Punggol East winner
Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has congratulated Lee Li Lian and the Workers Party for winning the Punggol East by-election.
Sun Jan 27 2013
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear
Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024