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Singapore Indian-Origin MP Goes On Trial For Lying In Parliament
The trial of Singapore's Indian-origin Leader of the Opposition Pritam Singh began on Monday on two charges for lying in Parliament when being questioned over a former colleague.
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Singapore Indian-Origin Opposition Leader Seeks High Court Trial Over Alleged Lies To Parliament
Mr Singh faces two charges of lying to a parliamentary committee that was convened in November 2021 to look into the lying controversy involving his party's former MP.
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Singapore's Indian-Origin Foreign Minister Receives Extortion Letter With Fake Obscene Pics
Singapore's Indian-origin Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan and several members of Parliament have received extortion letters containing fake photos of themselves in obscene situations.
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Singapore Decriminalises Gay Sex, But Also Deals A Blow To LGBT Community
Singapore's parliament on Tuesday decriminalised sex between men, but, in a blow to the LGBT community, also amended the constitution to prevent court challenges that in other countries have led to the legalisation of same-sex marriage.
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Singapore's New Work Visa For Skilled Workers Will Be Monitored: Minister
Singapore will put in place safeguards to ensure that a new work pass for top talent recruitment from around the world is not abused, Manpower Minister Tan See Leng assured Parliament on Monday.
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Sri Lanka President, Who Fled Amid Massive Protests, Resigns: 10 Points
Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has resigned after landing in Singapore since he fled the island nation. People in Colombo burst firecrackers on hearing he has resigned. The parliament Speaker has confirmed he has got the resignation letter.
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Singapore Expects Omicron Wave To Be "Several Times Larger" Than Delta: Minister
Singapore can expect an infection wave due to Omicron "several times larger" than the one caused by Delta, Health Minister Ong Ye Kung said in Parliament on Monday as he cited the latest variant's higher transmissibility.
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Singapore Says 30% Of Total Covid Deaths In 2021 Were Of Fully-Vaccinated
Fully vaccinated individuals accounted for 30 per cent of Singapore's total COVID-19 related deaths last year, Health Minister Ong Ye Kung said in Parliament on Monday.
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Sri Lankan President Rajapaksa Suspends Parliament; Leaves For Singapore
In an unusual move, Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has prorogued Parliament for one week and left for Singapore on an unscheduled visit.
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Indian-Origin Pritam Singh Takes Charge As 1st Leader Of Opposition In Singapore
Pritam Singh, Singapore's Indian-origin politician scripted history on Monday when Parliament conferred the duties and privileges to him as the city-state's first Leader of the Opposition.
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Indian-Origin Politician Appointed Singapore's First Leader Of Opposition In Parliament
Indian-origin politician Pritam Singh was on Tuesday designated as the Leader of the Opposition in Singapore, the first such appointment in the history of the city-state.
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No Contribution From Participating Countries For Nalanda University Construction In 3 Years
In the report titled 'Nalanda University', the Ministry of External Affairs told the Parliament Committee that Singapore had promised to contribute 50 lakh to 1 crore USD for the construction of the university's library but no payment has been received so far.
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'Revenge Porn', 'Cyber Flashing' Banned In Singapore
Singapore's parliament passed a bill Monday that made distributing or threatening to distribute intimate images a crime, punishable up to five years in jail.
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Singapore Freezes Salaries Of Ministers, Among World's Highest Paid
Singapore has decided to freeze the salaries of its government ministers, already among the world's highest paid, ignoring a review panel that recommended a hike.
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Singapore Gets First Female President Without A Vote
Halimah Yacob, a former speaker of parliament from the Muslim Malay minority, did not have to face an election for the largely ceremonial post originally due this month after authorities decided her rivals did not meet strict eligibility criteria.
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Singapore Indian-Origin MP Goes On Trial For Lying In Parliament
The trial of Singapore's Indian-origin Leader of the Opposition Pritam Singh began on Monday on two charges for lying in Parliament when being questioned over a former colleague.
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Singapore Indian-Origin Opposition Leader Seeks High Court Trial Over Alleged Lies To Parliament
Mr Singh faces two charges of lying to a parliamentary committee that was convened in November 2021 to look into the lying controversy involving his party's former MP.
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Singapore's Indian-Origin Foreign Minister Receives Extortion Letter With Fake Obscene Pics
Singapore's Indian-origin Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan and several members of Parliament have received extortion letters containing fake photos of themselves in obscene situations.
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Singapore Decriminalises Gay Sex, But Also Deals A Blow To LGBT Community
Singapore's parliament on Tuesday decriminalised sex between men, but, in a blow to the LGBT community, also amended the constitution to prevent court challenges that in other countries have led to the legalisation of same-sex marriage.
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Singapore's New Work Visa For Skilled Workers Will Be Monitored: Minister
Singapore will put in place safeguards to ensure that a new work pass for top talent recruitment from around the world is not abused, Manpower Minister Tan See Leng assured Parliament on Monday.
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Sri Lanka President, Who Fled Amid Massive Protests, Resigns: 10 Points
Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has resigned after landing in Singapore since he fled the island nation. People in Colombo burst firecrackers on hearing he has resigned. The parliament Speaker has confirmed he has got the resignation letter.
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Singapore Expects Omicron Wave To Be "Several Times Larger" Than Delta: Minister
Singapore can expect an infection wave due to Omicron "several times larger" than the one caused by Delta, Health Minister Ong Ye Kung said in Parliament on Monday as he cited the latest variant's higher transmissibility.
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Singapore Says 30% Of Total Covid Deaths In 2021 Were Of Fully-Vaccinated
Fully vaccinated individuals accounted for 30 per cent of Singapore's total COVID-19 related deaths last year, Health Minister Ong Ye Kung said in Parliament on Monday.
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Sri Lankan President Rajapaksa Suspends Parliament; Leaves For Singapore
In an unusual move, Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has prorogued Parliament for one week and left for Singapore on an unscheduled visit.
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Indian-Origin Pritam Singh Takes Charge As 1st Leader Of Opposition In Singapore
Pritam Singh, Singapore's Indian-origin politician scripted history on Monday when Parliament conferred the duties and privileges to him as the city-state's first Leader of the Opposition.
-
Indian-Origin Politician Appointed Singapore's First Leader Of Opposition In Parliament
Indian-origin politician Pritam Singh was on Tuesday designated as the Leader of the Opposition in Singapore, the first such appointment in the history of the city-state.
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No Contribution From Participating Countries For Nalanda University Construction In 3 Years
In the report titled 'Nalanda University', the Ministry of External Affairs told the Parliament Committee that Singapore had promised to contribute 50 lakh to 1 crore USD for the construction of the university's library but no payment has been received so far.
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'Revenge Porn', 'Cyber Flashing' Banned In Singapore
Singapore's parliament passed a bill Monday that made distributing or threatening to distribute intimate images a crime, punishable up to five years in jail.
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Singapore Freezes Salaries Of Ministers, Among World's Highest Paid
Singapore has decided to freeze the salaries of its government ministers, already among the world's highest paid, ignoring a review panel that recommended a hike.
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Singapore Gets First Female President Without A Vote
Halimah Yacob, a former speaker of parliament from the Muslim Malay minority, did not have to face an election for the largely ceremonial post originally due this month after authorities decided her rivals did not meet strict eligibility criteria.
