In the past two years, five maids working in Singapore were radicalised, although they “did not pose an imminent security threat” at the time, said the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). The maids were among some 70 foreigners investigated during…
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By: Tan Jee Say 1. In July 2016, when the Hague tribunal ruled in favour of the Philippines but against some of China’s claims in the South China Sea, PM Lee loudly and vehemently urged China to abide by the…
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The following is a letter from one of our readers, Maran Velayan. — I refer to your article, ‘Resident dismayed that “VIP Minister” Grace Fu parked her car in reserved spot’ (http://theindependent.sg/resident-dismayed-that-vip-minister-grace-fu-parked-her-car-in-reserved-spot). According to the article, the resident expressed dismay…
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CPL Ammy of the Singapore Police Force (SPF) was physically attacked while doing her duty. In May, she and her partner responded to a taxi driver who reported about his hostile passengers. At the scene, CPL Ammy asked one of…
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Drivers popping into the city area or a crowded hawker centre in the heartland have another reason to make it quick. Parking at 22 popular Housing Board-managed carparks across the island has become more expensive during peak hours, with the…
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