Andrew Wong

1 month ago | straitstimes.com | Andrew Wong |Michelle Ng

SINGAPORE – The support that residents of West Coast-Jurong West GRC gave to the PAP was “very humbling”, said Minister for National Development Desmond Lee on May 4, adding that his team will not take their trust lightly.

1 month ago | straitstimes.com | Andrew Wong |Christine Tan

SINGAPORE - Incumbent PAP MP for Bukit Panjang SMC Mr Liang Eng Hwa successfully defended his seat with 61.41 per cent of the votes, fending off familiar rival Professor Paul Tambyah of the Singapore Democratic Party (SDP). Mr Liang won in a closely-watched rematch against Prof Tambyah, with a notable vote share increase compared to the 2020 election, where Mr Liang narrowly won with 53.73 per cent of all valid votes. It was the closest contest among all SMCs in that election.

1 month ago | straitstimes.com | Christine Tan |Lee Ying |Andrew Wong

Follow our live coverage here. SINGAPORE - Distributing vouchers to help Singaporeans cope with the rising cost of living is not enough to tackle such concerns, said the Singapore Democratic Party (SDP) on April 24. Instead, a greater opposition presence in Parliament could help to keep rising costs in check, with MPs scrutinising Government expenditure and speaking out against policies that could impact people’s pockets. This was a key message from the party’s first rally at Choa Chu Kang stadium.

1 month ago | straitstimes.com | Alyssa Woo |Andrew Wong

SINGAPORE - The PAP will be up against the Singapore People’s Party (SPP) for Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC once again, with a new anchor minister at the helm for the ruling party. Transport Minister Chee Hong Tat, 51, will lead the four-man PAP team for the GRC, following Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen’s retirement from politics.

2 months ago | straitstimes.com | Andrew Wong |Christine Tan

SINGAPORE – A 15-year-old Singaporean student who wanted to marry an ISIS fighter in Syria started at least eight online relationships with supporters of the terrorist group. She considered saving money to travel to Syria to fight for ISIS, start a pro-ISIS family and raise sons to become fighters for the cause. In February, the Internal Security Department (ISD) issued a restriction order (RO) against the self-radicalised girl.