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- 16:51, 14 December 2024 ACRA's full NRIC disclosure controversy (hist | edit) [7,548 bytes] SGPolitico (talk | contribs) (Created page with "The '''full NRIC disclosure controversy''' refers to the public backlash in December 2024 over the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority's (ACRA) new Bizfile platform, which allowed users to access individuals’ full National Registration Identity Card (NRIC) numbers for free through its search function. The incident prompted widespread privacy concerns, government apologies, and renewed scrutiny of Singapore's data protection laws. === Background === ACRA la...") Tag: Visual edit
- 12:55, 11 December 2024 Deaths of individuals alone in Singapore (hist | edit) [19,728 bytes] SGPolitico (talk | contribs) (Created page with "In Singapore, cases of individuals dying alone in their homes and being discovered only after an extended period have become an area of concern. These incidents often involve elderly residents or individuals living in isolation, with neighbours or authorities alerted by odours, uncollected mail, or inactivity. Several documented cases highlight the issue of social isolation in an urbanised and ageing society. Efforts by the government, social organisations, and grassroo...") Tag: Visual edit
- 21:12, 10 December 2024 Barisan Sosialis (hist | edit) [5,216 bytes] SGPolitico (talk | contribs) (Created page with "Barisan Sosialis (English: Socialist Front) was a prominent political party in Singapore, established on 29 July 1961 and officially registered on 13 August 1961. Formed by left-wing members of the People's Action Party (PAP) who had been expelled, it was founded by notable figures such as Lee Siew Choh and Lim Chin Siong. The party became the largest opposition force in Singapore during the 1960s and 1980s. Barisan Sosialis merged with the Workers' Party in 1988, mark...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 21:06, 10 December 2024 1980 General Election (hist | edit) [4,547 bytes] SGPolitico (talk | contribs) (Created page with "The 1980 Parliamentary General Election marked another milestone in Singapore’s political history, with the People’s Action Party (PAP) achieving its fourth consecutive clean sweep of all parliamentary seats. This election highlighted key political and social issues, including education reforms and trade union scandals, and introduced a new opposition party that would shape Singapore’s political landscape in the years to come. === Background === Nearly half of the...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 21:04, 10 December 2024 1981 Anson By-election (hist | edit) [3,471 bytes] SGPolitico (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''1981 Anson By-Election''' The 1981 Anson by-election was a landmark event in Singapore’s political history, marking the end of the People’s Action Party’s (PAP) 15-year monopoly in Parliament. It also saw the Workers’ Party (WP) return to the legislature after two decades, with J. B. Jeyaretnam’s victory in the very seat that WP founder David Marshall had once held. === Background === PAP Member of Parliament (MP) C. V. Devan Nair vacated the Anson seat on...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 21:00, 10 December 2024 1976 General Election (hist | edit) [4,339 bytes] SGPolitico (talk | contribs) (Created page with "The 1976 Parliamentary General Election was notable for the electoral debut of two future political stalwarts: Goh Chok Tong, who would later become Singapore’s second Prime Minister, and Chiam See Tong, then an independent candidate, who eventually became one of Singapore’s most prominent opposition Members of Parliament. This election also marked an evolution in political discourse, with increasing calls for opposition representation in Parliament to provide chec...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 20:57, 10 December 2024 1972 General Election (hist | edit) [3,530 bytes] SGPolitico (talk | contribs) (Created page with " The 1972 Parliamentary General Election marked a return to vibrant electoral contests in Singapore, contrasting with the uncontested outcomes of the 1968 General Election. This election saw the People’s Action Party (PAP) facing challenges in nearly all constituencies, with heightened opposition participation and significant political developments. === Background === Following the 1968 General Election, in which PAP captured all parliamentary seats unopposed, opposit...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 20:54, 10 December 2024 1970 Parliamentary By-election (hist | edit) [2,912 bytes] SGPolitico (talk | contribs) (Created page with "The 1970 parliamentary by-elections were conducted to refresh the ranks of the People’s Action Party (PAP) by introducing new blood into its parliamentary team. This election saw the voluntary resignations of five PAP Members of Parliament, including Singapore’s sole woman MP, Chan Choy Siong, marking the end of female representation in Parliament until 1984. === Background === PAP initiated these by-elections as part of its strategy to rejuvenate its parliamentar...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 20:52, 10 December 2024 1968 General Election (hist | edit) [3,093 bytes] SGPolitico (talk | contribs) (Created page with "The 1968 Parliamentary General Election marked Singapore’s first General Election since its independence in 1965. It was notable for its unprecedented campaigning period, new electoral boundaries, and the dominance of the People’s Action Party (PAP), which won a historic uncontested majority. === Background === Following the resignations of 11 Barisan Sosialis Members of Parliament and the flight of two Barisan MPs to evade arrest by the Internal Security Department...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 20:50, 10 December 2024 1967 Parliamentary By-election (hist | edit) [3,102 bytes] SGPolitico (talk | contribs) (Created page with "The 1967 parliamentary by-elections marked the culmination of a series of political walkouts and boycotts by Barisan Sosialis, significantly reshaping Singapore’s parliamentary landscape. This election was characterized by further resignations from Barisan lawmakers and minimal opposition participation, consolidating the dominance of the People’s Action Party (PAP). === Background === The by-elections were triggered by the resignations of five Barisan Sosialis Membe...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 20:48, 10 December 2024 1966 Parliamentary By-election (November) (hist | edit) [2,580 bytes] SGPolitico (talk | contribs) (Created page with " The November 1966 parliamentary by-elections marked the third and final round of by-elections held in Singapore during the same year—the only instance in the nation’s history of three separate by-election rounds in a single year. The elections occurred amidst Barisan Sosialis’ continued boycott of Parliament and its self-proclaimed "struggle for democracy." === Background === The November by-elections were triggered by a new wave of resignations from Barisan Sosi...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 20:46, 10 December 2024 1966 Parliamentary By-election (March) (hist | edit) [2,248 bytes] SGPolitico (talk | contribs) (Created page with " The March 1966 parliamentary by-elections were held to fill three vacant seats in Singapore’s Parliament. These resignations followed internal conflicts within Barisan Sosialis and marked a continuation of the political shifts and tensions that characterized Singapore’s early years as an independent republic. === Background === The vacancies arose after three Barisan Sosialis Members of Parliament resigned, citing discontent with the leadership of party chairman Dr...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 20:45, 10 December 2024 1966 First Parliamentary By-election (hist | edit) [2,628 bytes] SGPolitico (talk | contribs) (Created page with "The 1966 by-election was the first election held in the Republic of Singapore following its independence on 9 August 1965. This by-election, conducted to fill a vacant seat in the newly-formed Parliament, marked a significant moment in Singapore’s political history, as the country transitioned from a state within Malaysia to an independent nation. === Background === The first Parliament of Singapore, which replaced the Legislative Assembly, convened on 8 December 1965...") Tag: Visual edit
- 20:41, 10 December 2024 1965 Legislative By-election (hist | edit) [3,805 bytes] SGPolitico (talk | contribs) (Created page with "The 1965 Legislative Assembly by-election was the final election held for Singapore’s Legislative Assembly before the island’s independence and transition to a sovereign Parliament. It occurred against a backdrop of escalating tensions between Singapore and Malaysia, culminating in Singapore’s separation from the federation two months later. === Background === By 1965, the People’s Action Party (PAP) had expanded into Malaysia as a federal party, contesting 11 s...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 20:40, 10 December 2024 1963 Legislative General Election (hist | edit) [4,376 bytes] SGPolitico (talk | contribs) (Created page with "The 1963 Legislative Assembly General Election was one of the most intense and pivotal elections in Singapore’s history, coinciding with the island’s entry into Malaysia on 16 September 1963. Marked by fierce political rivalry and high stakes, the election solidified the People’s Action Party’s (PAP) dominance and reshaped Singapore’s political landscape. === Background === This election followed significant political turmoil within the Legislative Assembly. T...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 20:38, 10 December 2024 1961 Legislative Assembly By-election (July) (hist | edit) [2,969 bytes] SGPolitico (talk | contribs) (Created page with "The July 1961 Legislative Assembly by-election was triggered by the death of Baharuddin Mohammed Ariff, a People’s Action Party (PAP) Assembly Member. This by-election marked the Workers' Party's (WP) entry into the legislature and highlighted growing political fragmentation within the PAP. === Background === The death of Baharuddin Mohammed Ariff created a vacancy in the Legislative Assembly, necessitating the by-election. Former Chief Minister David Marshall, now...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 20:36, 10 December 2024 1961 Legislative Assembly By-election (hist | edit) [3,041 bytes] SGPolitico (talk | contribs) (Created page with "The April 1961 Legislative Assembly by-election was a politically significant event in Singapore, triggered by the resignation of National Development Minister Ong Eng Guan following a series of public disputes with the People’s Action Party (PAP). This by-election marked a turning point in Singapore’s political dynamics, as Ong’s re-election reduced the PAP’s legislative majority. === Background === Ong Eng Guan, National Development Minister and former Mayor o...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 20:34, 10 December 2024 1959 Legislative Assembly Election (hist | edit) [4,054 bytes] SGPolitico (talk | contribs) (Created page with "The 1959 Legislative Assembly General Election was a pivotal moment in Singapore’s history, marking the first general election for a fully elected legislature following the successful conclusion of self-governance negotiations between British and Singapore lawmakers. It set the stage for the People’s Action Party (PAP) to assume power and usher in a new era of governance. === Background === This election followed the dissolution of the Legislative Assembly on 31 Mar...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 20:26, 10 December 2024 1957 Legislative Assembly By-election (hist | edit) [3,008 bytes] SGPolitico (talk | contribs) (Created page with "The 1957 Tanjong Pagar by-election was a significant political event in Singapore’s history, marked by the resignation of two prominent leaders, David Marshall and Lee Kuan Yew, and the shifting dynamics of political alliances. === Background === David Marshall resigned as Chief Minister on 7 June 1956 after his bid for self-governance during discussions with the British was unsuccessful. His successor, Lim Yew Hock, led a subsequent delegation a few months later that...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 20:24, 10 December 2024 1955 Legislative Assembly Election (hist | edit) [4,177 bytes] SGPolitico (talk | contribs) (Created page with "The 1955 Legislative Assembly election was a landmark event in Singapore’s political history, marking the first election under the Rendel Constitution. This election introduced significant changes to Singapore’s political framework, granting citizens greater autonomy and reshaping the legislature. === Background === The Rendel Constitution, named after Sir George Rendel, aimed to provide Singaporeans with more self-governance. It established a framework in which ele...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 20:22, 10 December 2024 1952 Legislative Council By-election (hist | edit) [2,316 bytes] SGPolitico (talk | contribs) (Created page with "The 1952 Legislative Council by-election in Singapore was a notable event in the colony’s political history, marked by an unopposed victory and unique circumstances surrounding the resignation of Mrs. V. Menon, the only elected woman in the Legislative Council. === Background === Mrs. V. Menon voluntarily resigned her Legislative Council seat on 25 September 1952 after facing criminal breach of trust charges in India’s courts, along with her lawyer husband. Both wer...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 20:19, 10 December 2024 1948 Legislative Council By-election (hist | edit) [2,322 bytes] SGPolitico (talk | contribs) (Created page with "Singapore’s first by-election was held in 1948 following the death of independent Legislative Councillor S. C. Goho. Goho, who had been elected less than five months earlier in the General Election, passed away in Calcutta on 24 July 1948. His untimely demise necessitated the first by-election in Singapore’s history. === Background === S. C. Goho’s death left a vacancy in the Legislative Council, prompting the issuance of a writ of election on 12 August 1948. The...")
- 20:18, 10 December 2024 1948 Legislative Council General Election (hist | edit) [3,760 bytes] SGPolitico (talk | contribs) (Created page with "The '''Legislative Council General Election of 1948''' marked the beginning of elections for national governance in Singapore. It was a historic milestone as six Legislative Councillors were elected through suffrage across four wards, with two wards utilizing bloc voting—the only instance this system was employed in a legislative poll. Three additional seats were filled by representatives elected internally by commercial organizations. === Composition of the Legislati...")
- 20:16, 10 December 2024 1951 Legislative Council General Election (hist | edit) [2,877 bytes] SGPolitico (talk | contribs) (Created page with "The 1951 Legislative Council election in Singapore marked a significant development in the colony’s political landscape, with changes in constituency boundaries, the entry of new political players, and notable candidates shaping the election’s narrative. === Background === In preparation for the election, the British Secretary of State for the Colonies approved proposals to increase the number of nationally-elected seats from six to nine, raising the total number of...")
- 19:58, 10 December 2024 National Referendum 1962 (hist | edit) [5,359 bytes] SGPolitico (talk | contribs) (Created page with "The '''1962 National Referendum''' was a pivotal event in Singapore's history, marking the only referendum conducted in the country to decide the terms of Singapore's merger with Malaysia. Polling took place on '''1 September 1962 (Saturday)''', with an electorate of '''619,867''' and a voter turnout of '''90.6%'''. === Background === The referendum arose from the People's Action Party (PAP) government’s efforts to merge Singapore with the Federation of Malaysia. Th...") Tag: Visual edit
- 04:09, 9 December 2024 Grace Fu (hist | edit) [5,393 bytes] SGPolitico (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Grace Fu Hai Yien''' DCMG (Chinese: 傅海燕; pinyin: ''Fù Hǎiyàn''; born 29 March 1964) is a Singaporean accountant and politician who has been serving as the '''Minister for Sustainability and the Environment''' since 2020 and '''Minister-in-charge of Trade Relations''' since 2024. A member of the governing '''People's Action Party''' (PAP), she has been the '''Member of Parliament''' (MP) representing '''Yuhua SMC''' since 2011. === Early Life and Education ==...") Tag: Visual edit
- 08:12, 5 December 2024 Dover Forest EBS (hist | edit) [5,308 bytes] SGPolitico (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{DISPLAYTITLE:Environmental Baseline Study (EBS) for Dover Forest}} The Environmental Baseline Study (EBS), commissioned by the Housing & Development Board (HDB) and conducted by AECOM, provides a comprehensive assessment of Dover Forest's ecological and environmental significance before its clearance for urban development. The study aimed to evaluate the diversity of flora and fauna, hydrological conditions, and the overall environmental health of the area to guide...") Tag: Visual edit
- 08:11, 5 December 2024 Dover Forest EIA (hist | edit) [5,290 bytes] SGPolitico (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{DISPLAYTITLE:Environmental Baseline Study(EBS) for Dover Forest}} The Environmental Baseline Study (EBS), commissioned by the Housing & Development Board (HDB) and conducted by AECOM, provides a comprehensive assessment of Dover Forest's ecological and environmental significance before its clearance for urban development. The study aimed to evaluate the diversity of flora and fauna, hydrological conditions, and the overall environmental health of the area to guide d...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 08:04, 5 December 2024 Dover Forest (hist | edit) [3,999 bytes] SGPolitico (talk | contribs) (Created page with "== '''Overview''' == Dover Forest, previously known as the Ulu Pandan Forest, was a 33-hectare secondary forest located in western Singapore, near the Dover and Ulu Pandan area. The forest, which developed naturally on abandoned land, served as a critical green space for biodiversity and a buffer for the urban landscape. In 2021, Dover Forest was earmarked for residential development as part of Singapore’s Housing and Development Board (HDB) efforts to address the gro...") Tag: Visual edit
- 07:56, 5 December 2024 Deforestation for Public Housing in Singapore (hist | edit) [3,345 bytes] SGPolitico (talk | contribs) (Created page with "Singapore’s rapid urbanization has been driven by the need to provide affordable and sustainable housing for its citizens, with the Housing and Development Board (HDB) playing a central role since its establishment in 1960. However, the city-state's limited land area has resulted in tensions between urban development and environmental conservation, particularly regarding the clearing of forested areas to make way for new HDB estates. Over the decades, significant fore...") Tag: Visual edit
- 05:37, 3 December 2024 Lee Wei Ling (hist | edit) [5,239 bytes] SGPolitico (talk | contribs) (Created page with "Lee Wei Ling was a Singaporean neurologist, author, and the director of the National Neuroscience Institute. A prominent member of the Lee family, she was the only daughter of Lee Kuan Yew, Singapore's founding prime minister, and Kwa Geok Choo. She was the younger sister of Lee Hsien Loong, Singapore's third prime minister, and the older sister of Lee Hsien Yang. === Early Life and Education === Lee Wei Ling was born on 7 January 1955. In 1973, she received a Preside...") Tag: Visual edit
- 05:29, 3 December 2024 Mah Kiat Seng v Attorney-General and Others (hist | edit) [20,757 bytes] SGPolitico (talk | contribs) (Created page with "The case of '''Mah Kiat Seng v Attorney-General and Others''' ([2023] SGHC 14) arose from an incident on 7 July 2017, when Mah Kiat Seng (“Mah”) was apprehended by the police outside Suntec City under Section 7 of the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) Act (MHCTA). This provision permits police officers to apprehend individuals reported or believed to be mentally disordered and dangerous to themselves or others. The sequence of events began with a complaint from a...") Tag: Visual edit
- 16:47, 21 November 2024 Cabinet of Singapore (hist | edit) [33,676 bytes] SGPolitico (talk | contribs) (Created page with "The '''Cabinet of Singapore''' forms the Government (executive branch) of Singapore together with the President of Singapore. It is led by the Prime Minister of Singapore who is the head of government. The Prime Minister is a Member of Parliament (MP) appointed by the President who selects a person that in his or her view is likely to command the confidence of a majority of the Parliament of Singapore. The other members of the Cabinet are Ministers who are Members of Par...") Tag: Visual edit
- 16:39, 21 November 2024 Parliament of Singapore (hist | edit) [129,563 bytes] SGPolitico (talk | contribs) (Created page with "The '''Parliament of Singapore''' is the unicameral legislature of the Republic of Singapore, which governs the country alongside the president of Singapore. Largely based upon the Westminster system, the Parliament is made up of Members of Parliament (MPs) who are elected, as well as Non-constituency Members of Parliament (NCMPs) and Nominated Members of Parliament (NMPs) who are appointed. Following the 2020 general election, 93 (currently 87)Template:EfnTemplate:Efn M...") Tag: Visual edit
- 16:49, 19 November 2024 2023 Ridout Road rentals parliamentary review (hist | edit) [14,620 bytes] SGPolitico (talk | contribs) (Created page with "On 3 July 2023, Singapore’s Parliament convened to discuss the rental of black-and-white bungalows at 26 and 31 Ridout Road by Minister for Law and Home Affairs K Shanmugam and Minister for Foreign Affairs Vivian Balakrishnan. Senior Minister Teo Chee Hean and Minister for Culture, Community and Youth and Second Minister for Law Edwin Tong delivered detailed ministerial statements addressing queries surrounding the transactions. These properties, managed by the Sin...") Tag: Visual edit
- 08:48, 19 November 2024 Death of Benjamin Lim (hist | edit) [18,583 bytes] SGPolitico (talk | contribs) (Created page with "The '''death of Benjamin Lim''' occurred on 26 January 2016, in Singapore, following a police investigation involving the 14-year-old secondary school student. Lim died by suicide shortly after being questioned by the police about an allegation of inappropriate behavior. In delivering the findings, State Coroner Marvin Bay ruled Lim's death a suicide. While acknowledging that the police and school had taken steps to handle the matter sensitively, the coroner highlight...") Tag: Visual edit
- 22:43, 18 November 2024 Defamation suit by K Shanmugam and Vivian Balakrishnan against Lee Hsien Yang (hist | edit) [6,734 bytes] SGPolitico (talk | contribs) (Created page with "Lee Hsien Yang, the son of Singapore’s founding Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew, was ordered to pay S$619,335.53 in damages and legal costs to Ministers K Shanmugam and Vivian Balakrishnan following a defamation lawsuit. The case stemmed from a Facebook post by Lee Hsien Yang alleging a lack of transparency in the ministers’ rental of state-owned properties. The case has reignited public interest in the long-standing family feud over 38 Oxley Road, the Lee family home...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 20:17, 18 November 2024 2020 General Election (hist | edit) [61,851 bytes] SGPolitico (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{DISPLAYTITLE:2020 Singapore General Election}} The '''2020 Singapore General Election''' was held on '''10 July 2020'''.<ref name="ELD Press Release">{{cite web|url=https://www.eld.gov.sg/press/2020/Press_Release_on_General_Election_2020.pdf|title=Press Release on General Election 2020|author=Elections Department|date=23 June 2020}}</ref> It will elect Members of Parliament to the 14th Parliament of Singapore since it gained independence in 1965 via the first-pa...")
- 20:09, 18 November 2024 2012 Hougang by-election (hist | edit) [16,923 bytes] SGPolitico (talk | contribs) (Created page with "A by-election for the Hougang Single Member Constituency in Singapore was held on 26 May 2012 because of the expulsion of Yaw Shin Leong from the Workers' Party of Singapore on 15 February 2012, which he decided not to appeal. On 22 February 2012, the Speaker Michael Palmer declared the seat vacant, effective from the date of expulsion, as required by the Constitution of Sing...")
- 20:01, 18 November 2024 1988 General Election (hist | edit) [9,020 bytes] SGPolitico (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''General elections''' were held in Singapore on 3 September 1988. The result was a victory for the People's Action Party, which won 80 of the 81 seats. ==Overview== Group Representation Constituencies were introduced in this general election to ensure ethnic minority representation in Parliament, starting with three joint constituencies. This was the last time Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew led the PAP in an election and another two stalwarts, former Depu...")
- 20:00, 18 November 2024 1984 General Election (hist | edit) [34,843 bytes] SGPolitico (talk | contribs) (Created page with " '''General elections''' were held in Singapore on 22 December 1984. The result was a victory for the People's Action Party, which won 77 of the 79 seats, marking the first time since 1963 that at least one opposition candidate was elected to parliament, although the first presence of opposition was in 1981. ==Background== In his 1983 National Day Rally speech, Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew l...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 19:08, 18 November 2024 Roy Ngerng (hist | edit) [5,323 bytes] SGPolitico (talk | contribs) (Created page with "Roy Ngerng Yi Ling, born on 9 May 1981, is a Singaporean blogger, activist, and former politician known for his outspoken advocacy on social justice, government transparency, and LGBT rights. ---- == '''Career''' == After graduation, Ngerng worked with Autism Partnership for six months before joining the Health Promotion Board’s Communicable Diseases department, where he won an Employee of the Year award in 2011 for his innovative contributions. In 2012, he became a...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 19:04, 18 November 2024 2014 Hong Lim Park protest incident (hist | edit) [4,971 bytes] SGPolitico (talk | contribs) (Created page with "On 27 September 2014, a ''Return Our CPF'' protest organised by activist Han Hui Hui at Hong Lim Park coincided with the YMCA Proms @ the Park charity event, leading to a controversial clash between the two groups. Roy Ngerng participated as a speaker in the "Return Our CPF" protests organised by blogger Han Hui Hui at Hong Lim Park. The first protest, held on 7 June, saw Ngerng calling for greater transparency and accountability in the management of CPF funds. Organise...") Tag: Visual edit
- 00:56, 18 November 2024 Ridout Road rentals (hist | edit) [15,416 bytes] SGPolitico (talk | contribs) (Created page with " The '''Ridout Road rental investigation''' was an inquiry conducted in Singapore in 2023 into the leases of state-owned bungalows by two senior ministers, '''K. Shanmugam''' and '''Vivian Balakrishnan''', members of the '''People's Action Party (PAP)'''. The properties, located at 26 and 31 Ridout Road, were rented following processes managed by the '''Singapore Land Authority (SLA)''', which oversees government-owned properties. The investigation, launched by the ''...") Tag: Visual edit
- 00:20, 18 November 2024 POFMA (hist | edit) [9,266 bytes] SGPolitico (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{DISPLAYTITLE:Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act 2019}} === Background and Introduction to POFMA === The ''Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act'' (POFMA) was enacted in Singapore in October 2019, positioning itself as one of the most stringent laws globally to address misinformation. POFMA grants government ministers sweeping powers to respond to online content deemed to be “falsehoods” that may influence public perception, s...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 23:04, 17 November 2024 Singapore Population (hist | edit) [10,785 bytes] SGPolitico (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{DISPLAYTITLE:Singapore Population}} Since gaining independence in 1965, Singapore has faced complex population challenges, balancing economic growth with social stability in a densely populated, multicultural city-state. The government’s approach to population management has evolved in response to changing economic needs, societal values, and demographic realities, from rapid growth in its early years to an ageing population and low birth rates in recent decades. Ov...")
- 21:01, 17 November 2024 Singapore River (hist | edit) [7,379 bytes] SGPolitico (talk | contribs) (Created page with "The '''Singapore River''' (Sungei Singapura, 新加坡河) is a river that runs parallel to Alexandra Road and feeds into the Marina Reservoir in the southern part of Singapore. The immediate upper watershed of the Singapore River is known as the '''Singapore River Planning Area''', although the northernmost part of the watershed is classified under River Valley planning area. Singapore River planning area sits within the Central Area of the Central Region of Singapore,...") Tag: Visual edit