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Jean Iau
Senior Reporter, Asia
Jean Iau writes for the Asia desk, covering politics, law and security-related issues in Singapore. She began her journalism career in 2019 at The Straits Times where she covered breaking news, crime and politics. She has a Masters Degree in Socio-Cultural Anthropology from Durham University.
A lively crowd converges on Kranji’s final meeting, sparking memories of the sport’s heyday in the city state.
Ong, known as a ‘risk taker’ and ‘shrewd businessman’ with a penchant for closing deals, has also had brushes with controversy.
On Saturday, horse racing in the city state comes to an end at the Singapore Turf Club, as trainers remain disappointed over its closure.
Ong faces one charge of abetting a public servant to obtain valuable gifts and another of obstructing justice.
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A judge said Iswaran’s high level of office meant he was more culpable, handing down a jail term longer than the six to seven months sought by the prosecution.
Singapore’s recent MRT disruption, the worst in its history, highlights the challenges of managing train delays in modern Asian cities.
Delve into chilling tales of followers lured by false promises of salvation – and the cult leaders who preyed on their vulnerabilities.
National University of Singapore to restrict tourists from using campus shuttle service, food courts at UTown during holiday period.
Transport authorities backtrack on goal to partially restore services on Friday and run a regular shuttle train service.
S Iswaran, Singapore’s ex-transport minister, will be sentenced on October 3 for obtaining gifts as a public servant and obstructing justice.
The trial, set for Tuesday, could challenge the PAP’s image and bring lesser-known aspects of public service to light, observers say.
The country is proposing legislation that allows candidates to flag deepfakes of themselves aiming to maintain public trust and ensure fair elections.
Health Minister Ong Ye Kung said the city state would adopt data-led AI models to revolutionise predictive preventive care.
Jonathan Kaplan criticised China’s aggressive South China Sea actions, while highlighting US-Singapore ties at a conference in the city state.
The pope’s emphasis on unity extended to marginalised communities – including migrant workers – sparking dialogue on inclusiveness.
As Singapore, Malaysia and others open their doors to easier travel, concerns mount over rising crime, safety and immigration challenges.
During his visit, the pope highlighted the plight of migrant workers, saying they contribute a lot to society and should be paid a fair wage.
New clearance rules at immigration have helped deter more visitors with a criminal record from entering Singapore, official notes.
Despite efforts to educate Singaporeans about proper joss paper burning during the Hungry Ghost Festival, litter and complaints persist.
Qatrisha Zairyah, who has reached the finals of Miss Universe Singapore, hopes her story will help ease prejudice against transgender people.
Residents and industry insiders reflect on a changing landscape as new regulations and market shifts reshape Sentosa Cove’s future.
Next month’s Exercise Maritime Cooperation will include shore and sea phases for both navies to conduct drills and professional exchanges.
While more policy revamps and cultural shifts are needed, observers note mindset change among parents will also take time.
Singapore’s veteran diplomat denies saying that Lee Kuan Yew was jealous of him over a global magazine ranking.
Experts note Wong’s efforts to appeal to younger voters as a ‘fellow Singaporean’, say policy changes are more incremental than radical.
Financial help for retrenched workers and more parental leave among measures in Wong’s first National Day Rally as prime minister.
Bail conditions for Singaporean businessman include electronic tagging, curfew from 10pm to 6am, and weekly meetings with his investigation officer.
Chinese students say such tours help mainland visitors learn more about university application processes, as locals complain of overcrowding of facilities.
Picking up the sport after Maximilian Maeder’s bronze medal win is not all smooth sailing due to cost and training factors, kitesurfers say.
Yong, one of the ‘super rich’ stars of the hit Netflix reality show, has received two new charges linked to falsified invoices.
