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Political parties share their National Day messages

Following Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong’s traditional National Day Message, political parties have also released videos or statements to commemorate Singapore’s anniversary of independence. The...

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NSP ask Finance Minister for reassurance on GST hike after general elections

National Solidarity Party seeks assurance from Minister of Finance that there would be no increase in Good & Service Tax (GST) after the General Elections from 2016 to 2020. NSP…

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National Day Parade 2015 live tweets

Live tweets for National Day Parade 2015

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Reform Party: Time to cast off the chains that bind people

National Day Message from Reform Party On the brink of our 50th National Day, we should rightfully celebrate Singapore’s achievements. We have come a long way since independence. Measured in…

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NSP to announce election plan if WP does not respond by Monday

The National Solidarity Party (NSP) held a walkabout in Tampines GRC on the morning of National Day, 9 August. Reception was warm towards the party at the food centre, as…

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NSP withdraws from three-cornered fight

Press Release – For Immediate Release Marine Parade GRC and MacPherson SMC NSP will NOT be contesting in Marine Parade GRC and MacPherson SMC.  It was a difficult decision for…

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Call for accountability on financial lapses before GE is held

A statement seeking support from the public has been posted online as a petition calling for the government to investigate fully the recent slew of financial and accounting irregularities unearthed…

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SingFirst leaves Ang Mo Kio GRC to Reform Party and PAP

The SIngaporeans First Party (SingFirst) has confirmed that it will not be contesting the Ang Mo Kio GRC in the upcoming elections. In a statement on Monday, the party said,…

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NSP focuses on Sembawang and Tampines GRCs

The National Solidarity Party (NSP) held a walkabout in Sembawang GRC, at Admiralty Place, on the morning of 10 August. The opposition party seems to be well-received by residents at…

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Roy Ngerng and M Ravi potential candidates for Reform Party

By Yasmeen Banu As Singapore’s momentous Jubilee weekend nears a close, there has been much talk about announcements regarding the upcoming elections after the National Day holidays. Different wards...

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A Singaporean’s heartfelt message on the impending election

By Snow Flake I am a Singaporean male who has served my national service. I have lived most of my life in the various heartlands across Singapore, having moved quite…

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CPF Minimum Sum now S$161,000

On 1 July 2015, the Central Provident Fund (CPF) Minimum Sum requirement rose from $155,000 to $161,000. The increase was first announced by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong in his National…

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SingFirst hopes RP will field Roy Ngerng in AMK GRC

By TREmeritus Yesterday (10 Aug), SingFirst announced that it will not be contesting in Ang Mo Kio GRC for the upcoming GE (‘SingFirst leaves AMK GRC to Reform Party‘). In…

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GE issues – A truly inclusive society for all minority groups

By Ghui 2015 marks an important year for Singapore. This year saw the passing of Mr Lee Kuan Yew who is widely held as Singapore’s founding father. On top of…

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SDA: Viral rally speech videos have no relevance to current party positioning

Singapore Demcrocatic Alliance (SDA) has come up with a press statement about old campaign videos of SDA, which are circulating the internet. The party statement wrote, “There has been a…

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NS and NEL lines experience service disruption after Jubilee weekend

This morning as commuters on the North-South Line were making their way back to work and school after the Jubilee Weekend, train disruption took place along the North South Line…

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Transport Minister announces that he would not be standing for re-election

Transport Minister Lui Tuck Yew has announced that he would not be standing for re-election in the coming General Election. Mr Lui wrote in his letter to Prime Minister Lee Hsien…

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Social media responds to news of Lui Tuck Yew stepping down

Transport Minister Lui Tuck Yew will not be running in the upcoming general election. LUI TUCK YEW QUITS: This is the letter he sent to @leehsienloong announcing his decision. #GEWatch…

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Lui’s resignation – a sign of weak leadership from the top

Lui’s resignation – a sign of weak leadership from the top “Singapore will not encourage a culture where ministers resign whenever things go wrong on their watch, whether or not…

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Overseas Singaporeans risk being outlawed with Medishield Life?

By Howard Lee Juliet Low has been working in the US and the UK for more than a decade, and never had to worry about high cost of treatment for…

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