General Household Survey reveals citizen sentiments on religion, staying single and income
The Department of Statistics (DOS) released the report on the General Household Survey 2025, which shows varying sentiments about topics like income and religion among Singaporeans from 2020-2025.
Some key findings include: more young residents, between the ages of 25 and 34, staying single; one in four Singaporeans across all ages having no religious affiliations by 2025; about one in seven families having an annual income of at least $30,000, and over 50 per cent of households earning over $12,000.
Pritam Singh re-elected Workers’ Party chief
Workers’ Party chief Pritam Singh was returned unopposed at the party’s internal elections on June 28 after a group of unhappy cadres failed to force his resignation at an earlier meeting on the same day.
This solidifies his leadership of Singapore’s largest opposition party after several years of challenges stemming from former Sengkang GRC MP Raeesah Khan’s lies to Parliament in 2021, said analysts.
Speaking to the media after his re-election, Mr Pritam said: “The party understands that its purpose is to behave in a rational and responsible way, and represent Singaporeans faithfully.
Minister Chan Chun Sing: The rest of the world will not deal with Singapore if it does not have a credible defence force.
On July 1, Defence Minister Chan Chun Singh spoke at the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) Day rededication ceremony at the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
He said that the national servicemen have built the credibitility of the defence force but warns against complacency. “We need to get it right the first time, every time, all the time. But any adversary will just need to get it right one time, any time,” he said.
Singapore to buy Hellfire missiles from US as part of proposed defence package
The United States State Department said in a notice to Congress on June 30 that it had approved a possible sale of 67 AGM-114R Hellfire missiles to Singapore as part of a proposed defence package valued at US$22.3 million. Hellfire missiles are a type of precision-guided, air-to-ground missile.
The US State Department said that the proposed sale will “support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States by improving the security of a strategic partner that is an important force for political stability and economic progress in Asia”.
HDB resale prices fall as private property prices see steady rise
Fewer Housing Development Board flats were resold in the second quarter of this year as compared to the same period in 2025, with prices also falling by 0.3 per cent. Property analysts attributed the decline in prices to macroeconomic uncertainties and a strong pipeline of Build-To-Order (BTO) flats.
Private property prices have still increased but by a lesser amount compared to the previous quarter, with a 0.5 per cent growth compared to a 0.9 per cent. Price movements were mixed across regions, with those in the core central region rising by 2 per cent, a quicker pace compared with the 0.6 per cent increase in the previous quarter.
LISHA celebrates annual Appreciation Dinner
The Little India Shopowners & Heritage Association (LISHA) organised its 2026 Appreciation Dinner on July 1 at The Khalsa Association. The event aimed to formally recognise the vital contributions of its dedicated sponsors, community partners, and merchants.
Graced by Member of Parliament for the Sembawang GRC Mr Vikram Nair, the evening brought together approximately 120 guests. Attendees included representatives from statutory boards and local Little India businesses. Alongside the presentation of appreciation plaques by Mr Vikram, attendees enjoyed a vibrant evening filled with cultural performances and a buffet dinner.
First dedicated housing for bus drivers opens near Sengkang depot
Some bus drivers who work in Sengkang West Depot will find it easier to get to work after moving into Singapore’s first accommodation for bus drivers. This eight-storey facility, owned by the Land Transport Authority, is connected to the depot via a turnstile.
Officially opened on June 29, it can house 234 residents in 39 fully furnished apartments. Currently, the building is at about 85 per cent capacity, with all 198 SBS Transit bus drivers from China based at Sengkang West Depot moved in here.
ICA seizes largest amount of illegally imported Kpods
Four men are now facing a total of five charges after the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority seized the largest amount of illegally imported Kpods at the Woodlands Checkpoint.
2,273 Kpods worth over $800,000 from 161 parcels hidden in a car in May. All four Singaporeans, who are allegedly linked to a syndicate that supplied Kpods in the city-state, appeared in a district court on July 1.
Malware-affected systems have more than doubled, according to Singapore Cyber Landscape report
Systems affected by malware such as phishing, viruses and ransomware have more than doubled in 2025, according to the Singapore Cyber Landscape Report.
“Vulnerabilities are weaponised within hours or even minutes, spreading across networks and supply chains before defenders can mobilise, as threat actors leverage AI to scale up both their speed of mass exploitation of vulnerabilities and the evasiveness of their malware,” said Mr David Koh, commissioner of cybersecurity and the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore’s chief executive, in the report.
Night Safari’s white Bengal tiger Pasha euthanised after cancer battle
Pasha, the 13-year-old white Bengal tiger at the Night Safari, was euthanised on July 1, after a battle with lymphoma, a progressive cancer. He had been in declining health and was no longer responding to treatment or able to enjoy a good quality of life, said Mandai Wildlife Group, which runs the Night Safari, in a statement on July 2.
“Following a comprehensive veterinary assessment, our teams made the difficult decision to humanely euthanise him to prevent further suffering,” said Mandai Wildlife Group veterinarian Trent Van Zanten.
