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With fixed benchmarks frozen for 15 years, Singapore’s fundamental question has never been whether to adjust these figures, but when and how to do so responsibly, says the author, Venga Subramaniam.

The Price of Leadership

In a city-state where governance is treated with rigour and measured by outcomes, few subjects ignite as much debate as political salaries. As Parliament debated the latest review of political remuner...

Faishal was with NUS as an associate professor in the university’s real estate department before taking political office.

Faishal Ibrahim Discussing Return to Academia With NUS

Mdm Halimah’s remarks came after a recent incident when an elderly man was allegedly shoved after patting a young girl on the head.

Ex-President Halimah Yacob Has To Restrain Herself When It Comes To Patting Children’s Heads

Limited gas supplies have reduced electricity generation, leaving the national grid facing a shortfall of several hundred megawatts during peak hours and triggering load-shedding in different parts of the country.

Gas Shortage Prompts Bangladesh To Reduce Electricity Use

The Government has heard concerns from parents and families who feel stretched as they juggle competing demands, PM Wong said.

PM Wong’s National Day Message: Major Review Underway To Support Families

Incoming Chief Justice Sushil Nair says he is committed to ensuring lawyers have healthy and sustainable careers.

Incoming Chief Justice Sushil Nair says he is committed to ensuring lawyers have healthy and sustainable careers

Senior Minister of State for Trade and Industry and Culture, Community and Youth, Low Yen Ling, and Transport Minister and Second Minister for Finance, Jeffrey Siow, announced the second tranche of assistance measures.

CDC Vouchers, Support for Businesses, as Part of S$900 Million in Government Support

Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs and Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Home Affairs, Assoc Prof Dr Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim (in White and Purple Polo shirt) at a Jamiyah Singapore Qurban meat distribution session held in Eunos to residents and beneficiaries on 5 July 2026.

Op-ed: Sad Phase for Singapore Politics

Cockroach Janta Party spokespersons Ashutosh Ranka (right) and Saurav Das (centre) greet India's Health Minister JP Nadda after their meeting in New Delhi on July 25.

‘Cockroach’ Protests Enter a New Phase as Modi Balances Reform With Crackdown

15-month wait-out period was aimed at curbing demand from cash-rich private home owners looking to buy a non-subsidised resale HDB flat.

Govt lifts 15-month wait-out period for private home owners to buy HDB resale units: Min Chee Hong Tat

Policemen wielding batons against demonstrators near Jantar Mantar, New Delhi, on July 20.

Under Mounting Pressure, Government Promises Exam Reforms as Student Protests Intensify

K Shanmugam is among the most experienced members of the Singapore Cabinet

Shanmugam Appointed as Senior Minister in Cabinet Changes

Shanmugam comments on Faishal resignation

Faishal Ibrahim Given a Fair Hearing, His Messages Were ‘Inappropriate and Questionable’: Shanmugam

The restructuring is meant to take GovTech from managing projects delivered by vendors to running tech products itself, said its chairman Chng Kai Fong.

GovTech Retrenches 93 Staff, with More Jobs to be Affected From Restructuring

Home Affairs Minister K. Shanmugam (left) and Manpower Minister Tan See Leng were each awarded $230,000 in damages by the High Court on July 14.

Bloomberg Defamation Suit Ends With $230k Awarded to Each Shanmugam and Tan See Leng

The Auditor-General’s Office issued a total of 136 audit findings and conveyed them to the audited entities.

AGO’s Report Reveals Several Lapses By Government Agencies

Retirement of Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon and Appointment of Justice Sushil Nair

Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon to Retire in Feb 2027, to be Succeeded by Justice Sushil Nair

Pedestrians crossing between Tampines MRT station (East-West Line) and Tampines Mall 

Tactile Tiles at Pedestrian Crossings to be Replaced Over Next 4 Years

Government Technology Agency of Singapore (GovTech) retrenches pixgov15 ST20260715_202691600779

GovTech retrenches 93 staff; 7% to 9% of roles to be affected by restructuring in next 2 years

Report was submitted to Parliament

Public Accounts Watchdog Flags Lapses by Government Agencies Over Management of Contracts, Revenue

David Koh spearheaded numerous initiatives that strengthened Singapore’s national cybersecurity framework.

Singapore’s first cybersecurity chief David Koh, retires on July 1

Blue Chas card holders can use the enhanced discount on Thursdays while orange Chas card holders can use it on Fridays.

Sheng Siong doubles discounts for blue, orange CHAS card holders in June

Rajasthan’s Education Minister Madan Dilawar says some names like "Shaitan” and “Kalu” may lead to feelings of inferiority.

Bablu to Balmukund? Rajasthan’s ‘Meaningful Names Campaign’ Sparks Debate Over Identity and Choice

Singaporeans are facing an energy crisis and rising costs due to the conflict in the Middle East.

The Community Reacts to Support Measures in Response to Middle East Conflict

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