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Current Affairs Archives - The Online Citizen
Man arrested for alleged housebreaking and theft of mobile phones in Yishun. A 23-year-old man was arrested for allegedly breaking into a Yishun Ring Road rental flat and stealing eight mobile phones worth S$3,400 from five tenants. The... Current Affairs 2 months ago.
Politics Archives - The Online Citizen
Singapore president and PM congratulate Trump on re-election, pledge to strengthen US-Singapore relations. Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and President Tharman Shanmugaratnam congratulated President-elect Donald Trump, expressing confidence in his leadership. Wong highlighted strong US-Singapore defence and economic ties,...
Opinion Archives - The Online Citizen
Evidence contradicts government claims of manipulation in Lee Kuan Yew’s Last Will. The Singapore government has repeatedly claimed that Mr Lee Kuan Yew’s Last Will was executed under misleading circumstances, alleging that he was misled regarding his final... Media 2 …
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The Online Citizen (TOC) is a regional online publication based in Taiwan and formerly Singapore’s longest-running independent online media platform. Our aim is to examine the issues that matter, or should matter, to citizens in democratic countries and to reflect the diversity of life, of ideas and opinions of individuals, regardless of race ...
Politics - The Online Citizen
Netanyahu embroiled in new controversy over Gaza hostage scandal and leaked documents
Anticipation builds for PAP’s leadership change: Can Wong secure …
Oct 31, 2024 · As Singapore nears its next general election, a leadership shift within the PAP may soon see Prime Minister Lawrence Wong assume full authority from Lee Hsien Loong. However, speculation persists over whether Wong will inherit the role of Secretary General, with key questions on legacy and autonomy remaining.
International Archives - The Online Citizen
Israeli parliament bans UN agency UNRWA, sparking humanitarian and diplomatic concerns. Israel's parliament has banned UNRWA, the UN agency assisting Palestinian refugees, from operating in Israel, potentially blocking aid access to Gaza and …
Kenneth Jeyaretnam: Singaporeans Need to Take a Long Hard …
Jul 18, 2023 · In a compelling opinion piece, Kenneth Jeyaretnam, Secretary General of the Reform Party, delves into the pressing questions surrounding the resignations of Tan Chuan-Jin, the former Speaker of Parliament, and PAP MP Cheng Li Hui. He probes into the timing and implications of their affairs and calls for an immediate GE and reforms to address the flaws in the current political system.
Editorial Archives - The Online Citizen
Shanmugam, Balakrishnan, and the Code of Conduct: A Demand for Straight Answers. Editorial: Amid the recent controversy involving Singaporean ministers K Shanmugam and Vivian Balakrishnan regarding the tenancy of two state properties, serious questions have surfaced about potential... Editorial 2 years ago.