WP chief Pritam Singh fined $7,000 for each of two charges after conviction for lying to committee
[Straits Times] - 02/17/2025
Singh had wilfully lied about how he dealt with the untruth Raeesah Khan told in Parliament, said the judge.
In Singaporean newspapers
Adherence to common rules key to maintaining collective peace: Ng Eng Hen
Dr Ng said this as he laid out how great power rivalry is shaping up in Asia.
[Straits Times] - 17/02/2025
Zaqy explores further humanitarian support for Gaza during Egypt visit
The Senior Minister of State for Defence also thanked Egypt for supporting Singapore’s efforts.
[Straits Times] - 17/02/2025
Jail, fine for Lim Tean after practising as a lawyer without valid certificate in 2021
In July 2024, he was convicted of three charges under the Legal Profession Act after a trial.
[Straits Times] - 17/02/2025
Acra waives late filing penalties till March 15, while it rectifies issues with its new portal
Users voiced frustration over Bizfile's e-services, including inaccurate data displayed and service delays.
[Straits Times] - 16/02/2025
Man charged over allegedly using baseball bat to hit police inspector’s head
Lee Kok Leong, 41, is accused of assaulting the police inspector in Telok Blangah on Feb 16.
[Straits Times] - 17/02/2025
Jail for man who used corrupt help from mosque officer to win $223k in contracts for his firm
Mohd Mustaqim Kam was the director of construction firm Zeal-Con Engineering at the time of the offence.
[Straits Times] - 17/02/2025
Budget 2025: Get live updates on PM Lawrence Wong’s speech on Feb 18
The Straits Times' website will provide bite-sized live updates on Feb 18.
[Straits Times] - 17/02/2025
PM Wong to deliver 2025 Budget, titled Onward Together For A Better Tomorrow, on Feb 18
He said the Budget will be one “for all Singaporeans”.
[Straits Times] - 17/02/2025
Kallang/Whampoa, Queenstown BTO flats most popular in Feb HDB launch, but overall demand muted
Analysts pointed out that the concurrent Sale of Balance Flats exercise diverted demand away from BTO flats.
[Straits Times] - 17/02/2025
Thundery showers expected for rest of February; mercury may dip to 23 deg C on some days
Daily maximum temperatures are likely to range between 33 deg C and 34 deg C on most days.
[Straits Times] - 17/02/2025
