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NewsYahoo News Singapore'Red Lines' authors have not confirmed 'specific plans' to address offensive content in book: MCI
The authorities in Singapore have not received any confirmation on "specific plans" to address the offensive content in 'Red Lines: Political Cartoons and the Struggle Against Censorship’, said the MCI press secretary.
NewsYahoo News Singapore'Red Lines' banned for racial, religious content, not political content: Jo Teo
"Red Lines: Political Cartoons and the Struggle Against Censorship" was banned in S'pore as it has "multiple objectionable images".
NewsYahoo News SingaporeLeong Mun Wai tries to 'grandstand', make allegations in Parliament: Indranee Rajah
Leader of the House Indranee Rajah accused NCMP Leong Mun Wai of trying to "grandstand" as she reminded MPs to exercise their parliamentary privilege responsibly.
NewsYahoo News SingaporeWFH to be supported, not further mandated: Gan Siow Huang
While work-from-home (WFH) arrangements are set to become a more mainstream option, the government will not be rushing into making "hasty legislation".
NewsYahoo News SingaporeSingapore academics do not self-censor, avoid politically sensitive topics: Maliki
The studies by autonomous universities on Singapore topics is evidence that academics do not shy away from politically sensitive topics, said Minister Maliki Osman.
NewsYahoo News SingaporeCOVID booster shots may be needed every year: Ong Ye Kung
Just as individuals take a yearly flu shot, Singaporeans may also need to take a yearly booster shot as Singapore transits into the endemic phase of the pandemic, said Health Minister Ong Ye Kung.
NewsYahoo News Singapore555 of 802 COVID deaths in 2021 not fully vaccinated: Ong Ye Kung
Of the 802 deaths that occurred due to the coronavirus in 2021, some 555 of them were not fully vaccinated.
NewsYahoo News Singapore2 companies with Singapore operations named in Pandora Papers were under MAS watch
Two licensed trust companies with operations in Singapore were under “intense scrutiny” by MAS before they were named in the Pandora Papers.
NewsYahoo News SingaporeForged IO's statements had no material impact on 8 Coroner's Inquiries: Shanmugam
The AGC is satisfied that forged statements by an investigation officer had no impact on the outcome of eight Coroner’s Inquiries, said Minister K Shanmugam.
NewsYahoo News SingaporeJustin Lee death: Expanding age range of Appropriate Adult scheme may delay police interviews – Faishal
Expanding the age range of the Appropriate Adult Scheme for Young Suspects may result in delays in police interviews, said MOS for Home Affairs Faishal Ibrahim.
NewsYahoo News SingaporeWorkers' Party sets up disciplinary panel to look into Raeesah Khan's lying admission
The Workers' Party has set up a disciplinary panel to look into Sengkang MP Raeesah Khan's admission of lying in Parliament.
NewsYahoo News SingaporeTan See Leng warns of electricity price hike in 2022 amid 'unprecedented storm' in energy market
Consumers in Singapore may see a hike in electricity prices next year as energy prices increase globally, said Second Minister for Trade and Industry Tan See Leng.
NewsYahoo News Singapore'The time is not yet' to increase dine-in limit to 5: Ong Ye Kung
It is not yet time to loosen dining restrictions to allow groups of up to five to dine in at F&B establishments, said Health Minister Ong Ye Kung in Parliament on Monday (1 November).
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Raeesah Khan shouldn’t have shared ‘untruths’ in Parliament: Pritam Singh
The WP MP Raeesah Khan should not have “shared an account that contained untruths” in the House, said the WP’s chief Pritam Singh.
NewsYahoo News SingaporeRaeesah Khan admits to lying in Parliament, claims she is also sexual assault victim
Sengkang MP Raeesah Khan admitted that she did not accompany an alleged rape victim to the police station as previously stated in the House and made a tearful apology.
NewsYahoo News Singapore1,500 healthcare workers resigned in first half of 2021, bearing 'unimaginable burden': Janil
A total of 1,500 healthcare workers have resigned in the first half of 2021, compared to about 2,000 annually before the pandemic, said SMS for Health Janil Puthucheary.
NewsYahoo News SingaporeSingapore can ramp up ICU capacity but 'not enough people': Janil Puthucheary
While Singapore has the resources to increase ICU capacity, it lacks the manpower to man the additional units effectively, said SMS for Health Janil Puthucheary.
NewsYahoo News SingaporeSingapore Parliament repeals Sedition Act, with other laws in place to deal with issues
The Singapore Parliament has repealed the Sedition Act, as key aspects of the Act have not been relevant in modern Singapore for a long time.
NewsYahoo News SingaporeEx-SAF officers in senior civil service roles have 'valuable experience': Chan Chun Sing
Ex Singapore Armed Force officers have “valuable experience" relevant to their senior management roles in the public service, said Education Minister Chan Chun Sing.
NewsYahoo News SingaporeSNPC in talks with sponsors to boost cash awards for para-athletes: Edwin Tong
The Singapore National Paralympic Council is holding talks with private sponsors to boost cash awards.
NewsYahoo News SingaporeSingapore passes anti-foreign interference law after marathon debate
Singapore on Monday (4 October) passed a controversial law to counter foreign interference after more than 10 hours of intense debate in Parliament.
NewsYahoo News SingaporeSingapore’s racial mix 'easily exploitable' by different countries: Shanmugam
Singapore is facing one of the “most serious threats” from foreign parties seeking to undermine the country, said Law and Home Affairs Minister Minister K Shanmugam on Monday (4 October).
NewsYahoo News SingaporeForeign interference 'far greater risk' than rogue government abusing power: Shanmugam
The Law and Home Affairs Minister made his comments during the Parliamentary debate on the controversial FICA.
NewsYahoo News SingaporeGovernment has always planned for 'big surge' in COVID cases: Ong Ye Kung
The government has always planned for the possibility of a "big surge" in COVID-19 cases, said Health Minister Ong Ye Kung in Parliament on Monday (4 October).
NewsYahoo News SingaporePolice to interview Raeesah Khan over alleged rape victim's claims: Shanmugam
The police will interview Workers' Party Member of Parliament Raeesah Khan over her claims in Parliament.
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