Ng Wei Kai

Singapore

Education Reporter at The Straits Times

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Staying on message and away from ‘knuckleduster politics’ pays off at polls for the PAP: Analysis

4 days ago | thestar.com.my | Ng Wei Kai

SINGAPORE: A disciplined campaign focused on the core issues and the absence of hardline tactics were key reasons behind the resounding mandate that the PAP received on May 3. The ruling party also harvested the fruits of groundwork over the past five years and efforts to assuage voters’ concerns on matters such as the cost of living, while tailoring its campaign with constituency-specific plans for different towns.
Staying on message and away from ‘knuckleduster politics’ pays off at polls for the PAP

5 days ago | straitstimes.com | Ng Wei Kai

SINGAPORE – A disciplined campaign focused on the core issues and the absence of hardline tactics were key reasons behind the resounding mandate that the PAP received on May 3. The ruling party also harvested the fruits of groundwork over the past five years and efforts to assuage voters’ concerns on matters such as the cost of living, while tailoring its campaign with constituency-specific plans for different towns.
GE2025: With a more discerning electorate, smaller opposition parties face an uncertain future

5 days ago | sg.news.yahoo.com | Lee Ying |Wong Pei Ting |David Sun |Kok Yufeng |Ng Wei Kai

SDP candidate Chee Soon Juan having a team talk with the SDP team soon after arriving at MOE (Evans) Stadium on May 4. SINGAPORE – Fiery speeches and calls for change galvanised crowds at election rallies during the hustings, with opposition parties and their supporters eager for a breakthrough in the 2025 General Election. But as rain fell in the pre-dawn hours after Polling Day on May 3, those flames were dampened by a swing in votes to the PAP.
Dealing with economic situation and its impact on Singaporeans a key priority for Govt: PM Wong

5 days ago | sg.news.yahoo.com | Ng Wei Kai

Dealing with economic situation and its impact on Singaporeans a key priority for Govt: PM WongPrime Minister Lawrence Wong' speaking in a video message on the Singapore Economic Resilience Taskforce on May 9. SINGAPORE – Dealing with the economic situation and its impact on Singaporeans is a key priority for the Government, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. He also said he is focused on forming a new and strengthened team in Government to secure Singapore’s future.
What To Do This Weekend (9 to 11 May 2025)

1 week ago | wonderwall.sg | Ng Wei Kai |Annette Tan |Nicholas Yong |Priyanka Elhence

Ready for the weekend? Here's what you can look forward to this week. 1. The Phantom of the OperaAndrew Lloyd Webber's acclaimed musical, The Phantom of the Opera, opens at the MBS Sands Theatre this weekend. Since its premiere on West End in 1986, The Phantom of the Opera has become one of the most well-known musicals of our time.
I Planned My Dream Road Trip - And It Still Didn't Go As Planned

1 week ago | wonderwall.sg | Ng Wei Kai |Annette Tan |Nicholas Yong |Priyanka Elhence

New Zealand has always been on my bucket list - specifically, the South Island, for its lakeside views, mountain peaks, and rich wildlife. As someone who loves the tranquility of nature, the South Island is like heaven on earth. As a type-A traveller, I took pride in mapping out my near-two week holiday with my mum and husband in tow. True to my style, I created a Google Sheet so detailed it could rival the planning for NDP (LOL).
5 Types of Unusual Bak Chang To Try This Dragon Boat Festival 2025

1 week ago | wonderwall.sg | Ng Wei Kai |Annette Tan |Nicholas Yong |Priyanka Elhence

Love bak chang but need something more exciting than pork belly and salted egg yolk? This year’s harvest of out-of-the-box rice dumplings sounds particularly palatable, what with green Sichuan peppercorns and fish maw making their appearance. Here are a few worth a try. IMAGE: SINGAPORE MARIOTT TANG PLAZA HOTELIf you’re a mala fan…Get your fix in Wan Hao’s Pork Trotter and Peanut with Sichuan Peppercorn Dumpling ($22).
PM Wong looks forward to constructive, robust debates in Parliament; WP put up a ‘tough fight’

1 week ago | straitstimes.com | Ng Wei Kai

SINGAPORE – The WP gave the PAP a tough fight as expected and will now have an increased and continued strong presence in Parliament, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. This will also give the WP the opportunity to refresh some members in its slate, he added, noting that the opposition party had fielded a strong lineup of candidates and had many young people with a “desire to contribute and serve”.
GE2025: WP to get two NCMP seats in the next Parliament, on top of 10 elected MPs

1 week ago | straitstimes.com | Ng Wei Kai

SINGAPORE – The WP will be offered two Non-Constituency MP seats as its Jalan Kayu SMC and Tampines GRC candidates had the highest vote percentages amongst losers at the polls. WP newcomer Andre Low, 33, lost to labour chief Ng Chee Meng, 56, with 48.53 per cent of the vote, while the WP team in Tampines got 47.37 per cent – losing in a four-cornered fight to the PAP. This means that Mr Low and one member of the WP Tampines team will be offered NCMP seats in the next Parliament.
Traditional Bak Zhang To Reach For This Dragon Boat Festival

1 week ago | wonderwall.sg | Nicholas Yong |Ng Wei Kai |Priyanka Elhence |Alison Tan

Bak chang season is upon us – it falls on 31 May this year – and if you’re in the old-is-gold camp, you’ll want to eschew new-fangled flavours for the reliable classics. Pork, mushrooms, chestnuts, and maybe some abalone thrown in for auspicious measure are all we need in a good bak zhang. If you agree, here’s where you can get traditional zhang that’ll sate those annual cravings.