Singapore ruling party 'takes a hit' over recent scandals - PM
Singapore PM Lee Hsien Loong said such incidents involving ministers are rare, and the ruling party has "zero tolerance" for corruption.
Wed Aug 02 2023
Singapore's main opposition party seeks changes to foreign interference law
The legislation is likely to be passed due to the ruling People's Action Party's parliamentary majority.
Thu Sep 30 2021
Singapore PM announces cabinet reshuffle, Swee Keat remains as DPM
The reshuffle comes two weeks after Heng said he will step aside as the leader of the fourth-generation PAP leadership team.
Fri Apr 23 2021
Heng Swee Keat remains as second-in-command in Singapore's new cabinet
Heng Swee Keat will to continue as Singapore Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister.
Sat Jul 25 2020
Elections Department: 95.81 pct votes cast in S'pore polls
A total 4,794 registered overseas electors turned up at the designated overseas polling stations to cast their votes.
Wed Jul 15 2020
Muhyiddin congratulates PM Lee over S'pore polls victory
Muhyiddin is confident that existing bilateral relations between Malaysia and Singapore will continue to grow under Lee's premiership.
Sun Jul 12 2020
Unique scheme for opposition voice in Singapore parliament
The People's Action Party (PAP), which has formed the government since Singapore gained independence in 1965, has a scheme which allows the voice of the opposition to be heard in Parliament.
Sat Jul 11 2020
PAP wins Singapore election, taking 83 of the 93 seats
The People's Action Party (PAP) retained power in Singapore's intensely-contested general election Friday, winning 83 of the 93 parliamentary seats at stake.
Sat Jul 11 2020
Singapore Election: Sample count shows PAP to retain power, taking 83 of total 93 seats
These early results, as of 1 am Saturday, are based on a sample count at the start of the counting process. The margin of error is four per cent.
Fri Jul 10 2020
Singapore election: PAP not afraid of open contest of ideas
The republic's constitution ensures that there will be at least 21 alternative voices in Parliament after the elections.
Thu Jul 02 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
GE 2015 'most competitive' for ruling PAP
Besides some constituencies not being contested before, this is also the first election that is post-Lee Kuan Yew era.
Sat Sep 05 2015
Singapore to hold general election on September 11
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said the election would be held to ask for the peoples mandate, to take Singapore into the next phase its nation building.
Tue Aug 25 2015
Singapore arrests duo over protest outside PM, President's office
Two Singaporean men have been arrested for staging a weekend protest outside the government complex in Singapore.
Mon Apr 06 2015
Singapore reopens queue for Lee Kuan Yew mourners
The Singapore government Saturday reopened a massive queue for mourners to pay their last respects to founding prime minister Lee Kuan Yew after a temporary suspension for safety reasons.
Sat Mar 28 2015
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024