Singapore politics

From jobs to healthcare, range of issues to be raised by new batch of NMPs

President Tharman Shanmugaratnam will present the instruments of appointment to the NMPs on Jan 8

The Republic will continue to be buffeted by the unpredictabilities of the global environment.
BRUNCH

When change is the constant: Policies and politics to watch in 2026, at home and abroad

From Cabinet confirmations to potential confrontations, much lies ahead in the new year

The priorities of Singapore's 4G leadership – led by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong – should become clearer in 2026.
OUTLOOK 2026

Transition in full swing: The 4G leadership’s direction and Budget 2026 priorities

With the election over, the focus may be on long-term issues such as climate change and the ageing population

Vivian Balakrishnan is one of Singapore’s longest-serving foreign ministers.

‘Foreign policy now has domestic salience’: Vivian Balakrishnan on a decade of representing Singapore

In the House, more MPs are rising to query his ministry’s policies, whether during the annual Budget debate or the delivery of ministerial statements

Enhancing social mobility is part of the government’s commitment to the next generation, says PM Wong.

Singapore must prepare for ‘more churn’, as company failures are part of ecosystem renewal: PM Wong

The process will be ‘uncomfortable, even unsettling’, but necessary to create value

Singapore’s political development will be influenced by how political parties play their respective roles, says Coordinating Minister for Social Policies Ong Ye Kung.

Beyond economic growth or policies, Singapore needs ‘the right politics’: Ong Ye Kung

Political parties should provide alternative perspectives and conduct themselves well, says the minister

Following the President’s Address at the opening of Parliament on Sep 5, the various ministries are releasing their plans for the new government term.

Amid ‘economic weaponisation’, Singapore will take whole-of-government approach in assessing security risks, strengthen ties with other countries

This comes as big power contestation, digital connectivity, economic weaponisation and technological advances present complex risks

"Fat Kids Are Harder to Kidnap: The Musical" pokes fun at our political and cultural quirks.
LIFE & CULTURE

Miss GE2025? Sketch show revives election’s funniest moments

Satire, song and Singapore politics collide in Fat Kids Are Harder to Kidnap: The Musical

Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong speaking at a National Day dinner in Serangoon on Sunday (Jul 27).

PAP has to retain its position for Singapore to keep doing well: SM Lee

[SINGAPORE] With the opposition here to stay in Singapore politics, the ruling party will have to retain its position, and win the support of voters in order for the Republic to “keep on doing well”, ...

Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow and SBF chairman Teo Siong Seng join the task force.

Changes to Singapore’s tariff task force after Cabinet reshuffle, SBF leadership change

Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow replaces former minister for national development Desmond Lee