Straits Times

🏛️ Politics

Jul 31, 2026

What should be done to prevent abuse by people in positions of power in our communities?

The High Court dismissed Kelvin Chelvam's appeal against his conviction for his role in the fatal abuse of Myanmar maid Piang Ngaih Don, who weighed just 24kg when she died

Myanmar

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👥 Society

Jul 24, 2026

How can our community better protect children from sexual abuse and support victims in healing?

The man, now 71, committed his crimes over more than 35 years. He preyed on his two granddaughters after he was released from prison for similar crimes

Singapore

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🌍 Geopolitics

Jul 22, 2026

What impact could Andy Burnham's leadership have on relationships between Britain and other countries?

PM Wong also said he hoped to welcome Burnham to Singapore

Singapore

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🏛️ Politics

Jul 22, 2026

How should leaders be held accountable for their actions in government, and what standards should apply to everyone?

Mr Wong said he had tried "his very best" to see whether there was a way for Assoc Prof Faishal to continue in office, but concluded that this was no longer a private matter

Singapore

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📈 Economy

Jul 17, 2026

How should our laws change to better prevent money laundering and protect our financial system?

A false declaration of revenue and profit figures made by Wang Junjie in one filing for a company linked to Su Haijin resulted in it having an estimated tax liability of zero

Singapore

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💻 Technology

Jul 05, 2026

What steps should be taken to protect people's data in future cybersecurity incidents?

Names, NRIC numbers and past property addresses were exposed due to unauthorised access to a data set created for vendor development and testing

Singapore

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🌍 Geopolitics

Jun 06, 2026

How should countries balance online content control with the right to free expression in diverse communities?

"These videos attack our multiracial society and they try to divide people based on race," says Second Minister for Home Affairs Edwin Tong, adding that every community in Singapore is valued

Singapore

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🏥 Healthcare

Jun 05, 2026

How does the rise in life expectancy in Singapore affect our community's needs and resources?

Life expectancy at birth for Singapore residents rose by one year over the past decade, according to SingStat data

Singapore

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🌍 Geopolitics

May 04, 2026

How can countries work together to ensure essential supplies are reliable during crises?

The agreement commits both countries not to impose unnecessary export restrictions on food, fuel, healthcare and other critical goods

Singapore

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🌍 Geopolitics

Apr 27, 2026

What should countries do together to prevent drug trafficking across borders?

CNB launched a cross-border operation with UK agencies after it seized over 500kg of cannabis that was headed for the UK in January

Global

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🌍 Geopolitics

Apr 15, 2026

How can countries collaborate to ensure energy security during global disruptions?

“Resilience must be built collectively,” said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, noting that Asia is particularly exposed to energy shocks due to its heavy reliance on imported energy

Global

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🌍 Geopolitics

Apr 09, 2026

How should our community prepare for the challenges of global instability mentioned by President Tharman?

In a Facebook post on Wednesday (Mar 18), President Tharman Shanmugaratnam highlighted the “major new stress point in the global economy” as the Strait of Hormuz remains closed in the third week of the conflict

Global

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