Sherlyn Seah

1 week ago | channelnewsasia.com | Sherlyn Seah

The ruling People's Action Party has unveiled its election manifesto, with the slogan "Changed World, Fresh Team, New Resolve". The manifesto outlines measures to tackle rising costs of living, create better jobs, and more efforts aimed at securing a brighter future for Singaporeans. Prime Minister and PAP secretary-general Lawrence Wong said he has assembled a top-tier slate of candidates, each bringing diverse strengths and expertise to lead and serve Singapore in these critical times.

3 weeks ago | channelnewsasia.com | Sherlyn Seah

"Shocking" and "chaotic" - this is how some Singaporeans in Bangkok described the tremors they felt and their aftermath as they rushed out of buildings, following a powerful earthquake that rocked Myanmar and neighboring Thailand. They panicked and felt lost as it was their first such experience, as they tell Sherlyn Seah. The Foreign Affairs Ministry says there are currently no reports of Singaporeans injured.

1 month ago | channelnewsasia.com | Sabrina Ng |Sherlyn Seah |Rebecca Metteo

The People's Action Party says its branches and activists will make the needed adjustments to prepare for the upcoming General Election. Several MPs have affirmed their commitment to serving their residents, despite changes to their constituencies. Meanwhile, opposition parties have cried foul at the redrawn electoral boundaries, The Progress Singapore Party claims much of the EBRC's decision-making are unexplained.

1 month ago | channelnewsasia.com | Sherlyn Seah

Singapore will provide more support and subsidies for the long-term care of seniors. These will help 80,000 people residing in care homes, as well as those ageing in place in their community. Subsidies for residential long-term care services will increase by up to 15 percentage points to a maximum of 80% subsidy for older citizens with the lowest income. More households will also benefit as the eligibility threshold will be raised from S$3,600 to S$4,800 in monthly per capita income.

1 month ago | channelnewsasia.com | Sherlyn Seah

Singapore will provide more support and subsidies for the long-term care of seniors. These will help 80,000 people residing in care homes, as well as those ageing in place in their community. Subsidies for residential long-term care services will increase by up to 15 percentage points to a maximum of 80% subsidy for older citizens with the lowest income. More households will also benefit as the eligibility threshold will be raised from S$3,600 to S$4,800 in monthly per capita income.