"Whilst we may feel a diversity of emotions on this, the worst thing would be to let this quarrel polarise and divide us as Singaporeans," says Foreign Affairs Minister Vivian Balakrishnan.
Foreign Affairs Minister Vivian Balakrishnan said Singapore's foreign policy cannot be driven by sentiment or affinity to any external group. He said Israel's military response to Hamas' attack has "gone too far", but added that, as a small country, Singapore needs to maintain relations with as many countries as possib
The Home Team is ramping up its efforts and tools to stay ahead of new and changing challenges in future. For example, Second Home Affairs Minister Josephine Teo cited the Singapore Prison Service's efforts to automate labour- and time-intensive tasks, such as urine collection and testing. Other efforts include expandi
Starting this year, Singapore is sharpening the skills of its soldiers at new and advanced training facilities. Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen said this includes three battle circuits for more intensive and efficient drills, and a mock-up of a city centre for urban warfare training. Alif Amsyar reports.
Singapore is set to acquire eight F-35A fighter jets. The fifth-generation aircraft are expected to be delivered in 2030, and will boost an advanced fleet that already has 12 F-35Bs in the pipeline. Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen said these jets will make the RSAF a capable air force and allow them to perform a full suite
Leader of the House Indranee Rajah rejected his requests, which included asking for an "opposition hour" and not ending debates until they "conclude substantively".
The Eastern Integrated Health Campus at Bedok North, which will comprise of a new integrated general and community hospital, is also slated to open around 2030.