by chung chinyi | Nov 5, 2025 | Uncategorized
A Landmark Moment for Digital Safety On November 5, 2025, Singapore took a decisive step toward reshaping its digital landscape by passing the Online Safety (Relief and Accountability) Bill after an intensive eight-hour parliamentary debate. This legislation...
by chung chinyi | Nov 5, 2025 | Uncategorized
The Underrated Food Paradise of the West Choa Chu Kang rarely tops the list when Singaporeans plan their food adventures, yet this unassuming neighbourhood harbours some of the West’s most compelling culinary offerings. Nestled among old-school HDB blocks and...
by chung chinyi | Nov 5, 2025 | Uncategorized
Since 2022, Singapore has quietly extended consular assistance to nine of its citizens suspected of being manipulated by overseas scam syndicates. Yet only three accepted help to return home. This striking statistic raises profound questions about the nature of...
by chung chinyi | Nov 5, 2025 | Uncategorized
The indictment of Cambodian tycoon Chen Zhi and the subsequent revelation that Singapore authorities were already investigating him before US charges were made public has thrust Singapore’s financial regulatory framework into the spotlight once again. This case,...
by chung chinyi | Nov 5, 2025 | Uncategorized
This parliamentary session addressed critical issues spanning child protection, online safety, corporate governance, financial crime prevention, and government procurement practices. The session was marked by extended question time and substantive debates on...
by chung chinyi | Nov 5, 2025 | Uncategorized
Singapore’s banking sector stands as one of the most robust in the world, with the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s latest stress tests confirming that the nation’s systemically important banks possess capital buffers capable of withstanding even...
by chung chinyi | Nov 5, 2025 | Uncategorized
The ongoing Russian offensive to capture Pokrovsk represents a critical juncture in the Ukraine conflict, with profound implications for regional security, global geopolitics, and Southeast Asian nations like Singapore. This analysis examines the military tactics...
by chung chinyi | Nov 5, 2025 | Uncategorized
The detention of Malaysian rapper Namewee (Wee Meng Chee) in connection with the death of Taiwanese influencer Iris Hsieh represents a significant legal and social crisis with far-reaching implications across Southeast Asia. This case intersects celebrity culture,...
by chung chinyi | Nov 5, 2025 | Uncategorized
Singapore offers numerous food assistance programs through charitable organizations, religious institutions, and community initiatives. These programs serve thousands of meals annually to vulnerable populations including the elderly, low-income families, migrant...
by chung chinyi | Nov 4, 2025 | Uncategorized
Realpolitik, Transitional Justice, and the New Syrian Reality: Analyzing the 2025 Trump-Al-Sharaa Normalization Abstract This paper analyzes the profound geopolitical shift initiated by the November 2025 meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Syrian President...
