Hariz Baharudin

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SINGAPORE – The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) will begin operating a new fleet of unmanned systems from 2027 to detect and neutralise underwater mines, the latest in moves to modernise the Republic’s naval capabilities and protect its vital sea lines. The new systems will be supplied by local technology and engineering firm ST Engineering, which announced on May 7 that it had been awarded Mindef contracts to deliver the suite of Mine Countermeasure (MCM) unmanned systems.

1 week ago | straitstimes.com | Hariz Baharudin

SINGAPORE – Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat dedicated his entire working life to serving Singapore and its people, and consistently upheld the ethos of service above self throughout his more than four decades in public service, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. In a valedictory letter on May 6, PM Wong said DPM Heng brought rigour and determination to every role he was given, mastering every policy detail and working tirelessly to shape a better future for Singapore.

1 week ago | sg.news.yahoo.com | Hariz Baharudin

DPM Heng put service above self in four-decade career in public service: PM WongDeputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat with a bouquet given to him by a couple to thank him for all he had done, while on a walkabout in Bedok on May 1. SINGAPORE – Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat dedicated his entire working life to serving Singapore and its people, and consistently upheld the ethos of service above self throughout his more than four decades in public service, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.

1 week ago | straitstimes.com | Hariz Baharudin

SINGAPORE – A day after the PAP was returned to power with 65.57 per cent of the vote, its elected leaders said the country must draw lessons from the election, remain united, and stay alert to the risks and uncertainties in the external environment. Speaking at walkabouts and victory parades to thank voters on May 4, several PAP ministers said the results reflected support for the party.

1 week ago | straitstimes.com | Hariz Baharudin |Eunice Quek |Benson Ang

SINGAPORE - The PAP has come out on top with 60.01 per cent of the vote in West Coast-Jurong West GRC against the PSP’s team, which included its chair Tan Cheng Bock, a former PAP stalwart. The PAP also emerged victorious in Pioneer SMC, where it retained the constituency with 65.42 per cent of the vote. During the 2020 General Election, the PAP secured 51.68 per cent of the vote in a tight race with the PSP in the former West Coast GRC.