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Bukit Batok by-election: Multi-pronged fight looms a SDP seeks alliance

Stung by attacks Chee Soon Juan turns focus on PAP record on race, hypocrisy and character

Chee accuses PM Lee and the People's Action Party of engaging in "gutter politics" contrary to their pre-election promise.

May 2, 2016

By Jacob J

Chee Soon Juan cites suicides in Bukit Batok to prove PAP failed in welfare

Chee says there were two suicides in Bukit Batok constituency in the last four weeks.

Apr 30, 2016

By Jacob J

Singaporean transgender person's deportation blocked by British court

UK court allows Singaporean trans woman to avoid compulsory military duty as man

Landmark verdict blocks Home Office move to deport subject to Singapore where she has to do compulsory military duty as man.

Apr 28, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Safety lapse in work site, an Indian worker dies in Tampines

Singapore: Indian worker dies in work-site accident in Tampines

The news of the mishap was first posted on Facebook by Mano Elangovan.

Apr 27, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Australian police seize $700 mln worth of methylamphetamine in biggest drug bust

Young Malaysian rider arrested with a kilo of drugs faces death penalty

The 20-year-old motorcyclist had in his possession almost one kilogram of drugs.

Apr 26, 2016

By Jacob J

Singaporean woman found dead in Gili Lawa waters dive site

Singaporean woman dies after scuba diving in Gili Lawa waters in Indonesia

Neo Qiu Ping Vera, a qualified autonomous diver, was reported missing after diving in dangerous waters.

Apr 26, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

An 82-year-old man sentenced to to eight years of imprisonment

82-year-old man jailed eight years for killing daughter-in-law

Char, who lived with his eldest son's family, had a bitter relationship with the son and daughter-in-law.

Apr 25, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Bukit Batok updates: Murali unveils $1.9 mln plan; Chee suffers endorsement setback

Murali says he will announce more plans for the constituency before the nomination day on 27 April.

Apr 25, 2016

By Jacob J

2 SMRT maintenance staff killed in accident on track near Pasir station

Pasir Ris accident: SMRT says failure in basic safety measures led to worker deaths

The public transport operator says it is comprehensively reviewing all its safety structures, processes and compliance.

Apr 25, 2016

By Jacob J

Chinese woman in her 30s jumps off bridge on PIE in suicide attempt

Pictures that circulated on social media showed police attending to the woman lying on the road.

Apr 23, 2016

By Staff Reporter

changi airport voted world's best airport

Changi Airport tests new body scanner that ensures more privacy, faster boarding

The new systems under trial are a CT equipment for hand baggage screening and an advanced body scanning machine.

Apr 23, 2016

By Jacob J

Bukit Batok by-election: SDP's Chee unveils 4-point action plan for constituency

Chee says he will set apart a portion of his monthly allowance to fund a specific welfare initiative

Apr 23, 2016

By Jacob J

Malaysia upset of Singapore University's research linking palm oil to heart disease

Indonesia: Palm oil lobby angry over Joko Widodo's move to limit slash and burn farming

Last month Singaporean said the country suffered losses of about S$700 million due to large-scale haze in 2015.

Apr 22, 2016

By Jacob J

Singapore seized drugs worth S$9 million in 2015 - Narcotics Bureau

Singapore jails Malaysian actor Tony Eusoff for 8 months on drug charges

Singapore is in the forefront of nations that vouch for strict punishment for drug crimes, including death.

Apr 21, 2016

By Jacob J

SDP's Chee exudes confidence as Bukit Batok by-election confirmed on 7 May

According to the elections department, there are 25,616 voters in the Bukit Batok single member constituency.

Apr 21, 2016

By Jacob J

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