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Lawyer Kawal Pal Singh has confirmed that he will not be contesting in Singapore’s upcoming general election. His announcement, made via a Facebook post on 15 April 2025, comes just two days after he was seen accompanying Transport Minister Chee Hong Tat in Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC. The 41-year-old explained that the visit had led to speculation about a potential electoral debut. As a long-time member of the People’s Action Party (PAP), he acknowledged receiving encouragement and supportive messages from residents and party members. “As for the speculation surrounding my involvement... Read More

Follow our live coverage here. SINGAPORE – Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen, who guided Singapore’s military strategy through an increasingly complex security environment, will retire from politics after over two decades in Cabinet. The five-term MP announced on April 18 that he will not be contesting the general election. Speaking at a press conference to announce the PAP’s slate for Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC and Marymount SMC, Dr Ng said leadership succession is a cardinal strength of the party and that it was time for him to step down to make... Read More

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 — Statesman Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad today paid his last respects to his successor, the late Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi at the National Mosque here. Formerly critical of Abdullah, Dr Mahathir today hailed the late politician’s leadership and willingness to step aside peacefully when his time was up. “He took over as prime minister after I resigned. And when he became prime minister, he led the 2004 general election with one of the most remarkable victories in history, securing 90 per cent of the vote for... Read More

Hasan, who was at the National Heart Institute where Abdullah passed away, told reporters that the nation had lost a remarkable leader, describing Abdullah as a true statesman whose leadership was marked by sincerity and a strong sense of duty.  “I personally feel very sad about his passing,” he was quoted as saying on Monday by Free Malaysia Today. Meanwhile, residents of the Kepala Batas constituency in Penang which Pak Lah represented in parliament for seven terms since 1978, hailed him for playing a pivotal role in bringing progress to... Read More