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Current Affairs Archives - The Online Citizen
Man arrested for alleged housebreaking and theft of mobile phones in Yishun. A 23-year-old man was arrested for allegedly breaking into a Yishun Ring Road rental flat and stealing eight mobile phones worth S$3,400 from five tenants. The... Current Affairs 2 months ago.
Politics Archives - The Online Citizen
Singapore president and PM congratulate Trump on re-election, pledge to strengthen US-Singapore relations. Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and President Tharman Shanmugaratnam congratulated President-elect Donald Trump, expressing confidence in his leadership. Wong highlighted strong US-Singapore defence and economic ties,...
Leong Mun Wai challenges govt's defence of social enterprise …
1 day ago · In his closing speech during the motion debate on supporting Singapore’s hawkers in Parliament on 13 November, NCMP Leong Mun Wai raised concerns about the long-term sustainability of hawker culture. He warned that unresolved issues could threaten the livelihoods of hawkers and the future of this vital cultural institution in Singapore.
Opinion Archives - The Online Citizen
Evidence contradicts government claims of manipulation in Lee Kuan Yew’s Last Will. The Singapore government has repeatedly claimed that Mr Lee Kuan Yew’s Last Will was executed under misleading circumstances, alleging that he was misled regarding his final... Media 2 …
About Us - The Online Citizen
The Online Citizen (TOC) is a regional online publication based in Taiwan and formerly Singapore’s longest-running independent online media platform. Our aim is to examine the issues that matter, or should matter, to citizens in democratic countries and to reflect the diversity of life, of ideas and opinions of individuals, regardless of race ...
Anticipation builds for PAP’s leadership change: Can Wong secure …
Oct 31, 2024 · As Singapore nears its next general election, a leadership shift within the PAP may soon see Prime Minister Lawrence Wong assume full authority from Lee Hsien Loong. However, speculation persists over whether Wong will inherit the role of Secretary General, with key questions on legacy and autonomy remaining.
Government support and media bias: The double standards in …
Aug 20, 2024 · The PAP government’s S$900 million support for SPH Media Trust contrasts with its use of POFMA to financially cripple independent outlets like TOC and Gutzy Asia. Critics argue that government funding could bias SMT towards the PAP, while independent media faces suppression under the guise of combating foreign influence and online falsehoods.
Economy Archives - The Online Citizen
Singapore’s core inflation rises to 2.7% in August amid uptick in services inflation. Household expenses in Singapore rose in August 2024 as core inflation, excluding private transport and accommodation, increased to 2.7% year-on-year. This followed a dip …
Editorial Archives - The Online Citizen
Shanmugam, Balakrishnan, and the Code of Conduct: A Demand for Straight Answers. Editorial: Amid the recent controversy involving Singaporean ministers K Shanmugam and Vivian Balakrishnan regarding the tenancy of two state properties, serious questions have surfaced about potential... Editorial 2 years ago.