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Senior Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam speaking to reporters at Taman Jurong Community Club on June 8, 2023 on his bid for the Elected Presidency.

Analysis: SM Tharman a 'formidable' candidate for Presidential Election, but this doesn't make a walkover more likely

SINGAPORE — Senior Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam is a “formidable” candidate in the upcoming presidential election, but this will not heighten the chances of a walkover, said political observers on Thursday (June 8).

By Navene Elangovan, Taufiq Zalizan

08/06/2023

Examples of how the scammers would make initial contact with a victim.

Police warn of fake online job scam variant; S$20m in losses by some 1,400 victims since May

08/06/2023

Senior Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam speaking to the media at Taman Jurong Community Club on June 8, 2023 after he announced he was running for the Elected Presidency.

SM Tharman hopes to project Singapore's 'voice of reason' globally and be unifying figure domestically, if elected as president

By Loraine Lee

08/06/2023

A file photo of Senior Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam speaking at a seminar in 2016.

SM Tharman Shanmugaratnam — his journey from a student activist to an international statesman

By Deborah Lau

08/06/2023

Mr Lee said that Mr Tharman's departure from the Cabinet and the PAP will be a heavy loss for him and his team.

PM Lee says confident that Tharman will exercise President's duties 'scrupulously' and with 'independence of mind' if elected

By Loraine Lee

08/06/2023

SM Tharman Shanmugaratnam to contest Singapore's upcoming Presidential Election, intends to resign from Cabinet

By Taufiq Zalizan

08/06/2023

Singapore launches sustainability standard for data centres in tropical settings

By Yasmin Begum

08/06/2023

Singapore apologises to Malaysians for S'pore-born comedian Jocelyn Chia's 'gratuitously offensive' MH370 joke

By Deborah Lau

08/06/2023

Interpol warns of ‘global trafficking crisis’ involving job scam victims, as international conference kicks off in S’pore for first time

By Deborah Lau, Sufiyan Samsuri

07/06/2023

IMDA's discussion paper contains ideas for senior leaders in the Government and businesses on how to build an ecosystem for a responsible adoption of generative AI.

Mistakes, false stories: Singapore flags 6 key risks of AI in paper, launches foundation to boost governance

By Jasmine Ong

07/06/2023

Mr Lee had first tested positive for Covid-19 on May 22 after travelling overseas to countries such as South Africa and Kenya for work.

'Delighted' to be Covid-19 free, PM Lee meets Indonesian President Jokowi for chicken rice

By Navene Elangovan

07/06/2023

Indonesian President Joko Widodo delivers an address at the Ecosperity Week in Singapore on June 7, 2023.

Indonesia's new capital project to continue after leadership change, 'world-class' Nusantara a good place to invest: Jokowi

By Taufiq Zalizan

07/06/2023

(Left) One of the cats found alive at a Jalan Minyak rental flat on June 6, 2023; (right) a rescuer points to the skeletal remains of three cats at the bottom of a cage.

Skeletal remains of 3 cats found in rental flat, 2 others rescued from cage

By Louisa Tang

07/06/2023

Baby spinach, which is typically imported from Italy, Australia and America, is also difficult to grow in Singapore’s climate but Artisan Green has managed to do it and has been growing the vegetable since 2018.

'A growing interest': Despite challenges in beating the heat, unique crops like ice plants, strawberries take root in S'pore farms

By Sakinah Arif Lim

07/06/2023

A view of the exteriors of the Singapore State Courts.

3 months' jail for migrant worker who carried a chopper to resolve an argument with his crush's boyfriend

By Loraine Lee

07/06/2023

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COE prices rise for all vehicle types except in open category

SINGAPORE — Certificate of Entitlement (COE) prices for small and large cars rebounded higher on Wednesday (June 7), after falling in the previous bidding exercise following a one-off move to boost the COE quota for cars.

By Sufiyan Samsuri

07/06/2023

S$2,300 fine for Grab driver who operated as cabby by ferrying street-hail passengers

By Lydia Lam

07/06/2023

Colin Soon (left) and Wong Zhi Wei pose with their ASEAN Para Games medals at the Morodok Techo National Stadium in Phnom Penh on June 5, 2023.

Singapore swimmers claim 3 golds, break 2 meet records at Asean Para Games

07/06/2023

A photograph of Singapore Turf Club at Kranji taken on June 6, 2023.

Singapore Turf Club closure: Youths’ view of horse racing as 'old man's game' among factors cited for sport’s waning support

By Renald Loh, Charlene Goh

06/06/2023

Nguyen Thi Phuong Huyen, 34, was sentenced to one week's jail on June 6, 2023.

1 week's jail for woman, 34, who performed unlicensed home-based lip reduction surgery

By Jasmine Ong

06/06/2023

Online comment that Islamic religious teachers receive warning for opposing LGBT is 'misleading': Muis, Asatizah board

By Navene Elangovan

06/06/2023

Explainer: How Singapore’s corruption law applies abroad to businesses, individuals, and why those under probe should comply with CPIB

By Walter Woon

06/06/2023

Indonesia preparing 'very well' for haze amid possible return of El Nino, says minister

06/06/2023

Alvin Phua Khian Tat, 25, was sentenced to three months' jail on June 6, 2023 for providing an unlicensed moneylender with access to his bank accounts.

Jail for man, 25, who gave in to loan shark's threats by handing over banking details for use in scams

By Jasmine Ong

06/06/2023

158 people under investigation for suspected unlicensed moneylending activities

By Shynn Ong

06/06/2023

Mr Teo Yam Choon (left), 62 and Mr R Jayaraju Raji (right), 55, have been working for Singapore Turf Club for 33 years and 22 years respectively.

Singapore Turf Club staff speak of shock, disappointment and tears at news of closure, layoffs

By Renald Loh, Gladys Wee

05/06/2023

A view of the Singapore Turf Club's horse-racing track.

Redeveloping Singapore Turf Club site will open up possibilities for land use but challenges await: Analysts

By Charlene Goh

05/06/2023

A group of students said that the Nanyang Technological University's financial aid amounts seem lower than those of other universities.

Group of NTU students band together to push for greater transparency, more financial aid

By Navene Elangovan

05/06/2023

In a screengrab from a video clip posted on Facebook, a cyclist and a car driver were allegedly involved in an argument while obstructing traffic along East Coast Road.

2 women charged with committing rash act following alleged altercation in Katong

By Sufiyan Samsuri

05/06/2023

Four smaller opposition parties have said that they intend to campaign under the banner of the newly-formed People's Alliance at the next General Election.

Analysis: Alliance of 4 opposition parties more about survival, given relative strength of WP, PSP

By Deborah Lau

05/06/2023

Images from a TikTok video posted on June 4, 2023 showing crowds of train enthusiasts gathered at Tuas Link MRT Station for the launch of SMRT's new Alstom Movia R151 train.

#trending: Netizens scoff at train fans drawn to SMRT's new Alstom model, but others say ‘nothing wrong’ with hobby

By Ruth Yeo

05/06/2023

Private-bus driver, 32, gets jail for trying to bribe ICA officer at Woodlands Checkpoint

By Jasmine Ong

05/06/2023

The entrance of the Singapore Turf Club seen on June 5, 2023.

Singapore Turf Club to close by March 2027, Govt to redevelop Kranji site for housing, other uses; 350 jobs affected

By Sufiyan Samsuri

05/06/2023

The Singapore Turf Club is set to close its facility by March 2027.

The end is neigh: A timeline of key events in the 180-year history of Singapore Turf Club

By Tan Ming Chuan

05/06/2023

Jeremy Koh Renfeng dismantled and disposed a computer processing unit into the sea to evade authorities.

Jail for man who falsified documents, threw computer into sea to cover up gas oil transfer to North Korean vessel

By Jasmine Ong

05/06/2023

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Analysis: SM Tharman a 'formidable' candidate for Presidential Election, but this doesn't make a walkover more likely

Police warn of fake online job scam variant; S$20m in losses by some 1,400 victims since May

SM Tharman hopes to project Singapore's 'voice of reason' globally and be unifying figure domestically, if elected as president

SM Tharman Shanmugaratnam — his journey from a student activist to an international statesman

PM Lee says confident that Tharman will exercise President's duties 'scrupulously' and with 'independence of mind' if elected

SM Tharman Shanmugaratnam to contest Singapore's upcoming Presidential Election, intends to resign from Cabinet

Singapore launches sustainability standard for data centres in tropical settings

Singapore apologises to Malaysians for S'pore-born comedian Jocelyn Chia's 'gratuitously offensive' MH370 joke

Interpol warns of ‘global trafficking crisis’ involving job scam victims, as international conference kicks off in S’pore for first time

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Mistakes, false stories: Singapore flags 6 key risks of AI in paper, launches foundation to boost governance

'Delighted' to be Covid-19 free, PM Lee meets Indonesian President Jokowi for chicken rice

Indonesia's new capital project to continue after leadership change, 'world-class' Nusantara a good place to invest: Jokowi

Skeletal remains of 3 cats found in rental flat, 2 others rescued from cage

'A growing interest': Despite challenges in beating the heat, unique crops like ice plants, strawberries take root in S'pore farms

3 months' jail for migrant worker who carried a chopper to resolve an argument with his crush's boyfriend

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COE prices rise for all vehicle types except in open category

S$2,300 fine for Grab driver who operated as cabby by ferrying street-hail passengers

Singapore swimmers claim 3 golds, break 2 meet records at Asean Para Games

Singapore Turf Club closure: Youths’ view of horse racing as 'old man's game' among factors cited for sport’s waning support

1 week's jail for woman, 34, who performed unlicensed home-based lip reduction surgery

Online comment that Islamic religious teachers receive warning for opposing LGBT is 'misleading': Muis, Asatizah board

Explainer: How Singapore’s corruption law applies abroad to businesses, individuals, and why those under probe should comply with CPIB

Indonesia preparing 'very well' for haze amid possible return of El Nino, says minister

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Jail for man, 25, who gave in to loan shark's threats by handing over banking details for use in scams

158 people under investigation for suspected unlicensed moneylending activities

Singapore Turf Club staff speak of shock, disappointment and tears at news of closure, layoffs

Redeveloping Singapore Turf Club site will open up possibilities for land use but challenges await: Analysts

Group of NTU students band together to push for greater transparency, more financial aid

2 women charged with committing rash act following alleged altercation in Katong

Analysis: Alliance of 4 opposition parties more about survival, given relative strength of WP, PSP

#trending: Netizens scoff at train fans drawn to SMRT's new Alstom model, but others say ‘nothing wrong’ with hobby

Private-bus driver, 32, gets jail for trying to bribe ICA officer at Woodlands Checkpoint

Singapore Turf Club to close by March 2027, Govt to redevelop Kranji site for housing, other uses; 350 jobs affected

The end is neigh: A timeline of key events in the 180-year history of Singapore Turf Club

Jail for man who falsified documents, threw computer into sea to cover up gas oil transfer to North Korean vessel

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