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Singapore’s PAP Scores Decisive Victory in General Election

Singapore’s PAP Scores Decisive Victory in General Election

By Sebastian Strangio
The ruling party increased its share of the vote by 4 percent over the last election, while the opposition Workers' Party stagnated.
Singapore Orders Facebook to Block Foreign Posts About Upcoming Election

Singapore Orders Facebook to Block Foreign Posts About Upcoming Election

By Sebastian Strangio
The posts, which were made by three foreign Facebook users, attempted to “urge Singaporeans to vote on racial and religious lines.”

Singapore Announces General Election to Take Place on May 3

Singapore Announces General Election to Take Place on May 3

By Sebastian Strangio
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said that Singaporeans need to decide who they want to lead them into a world that “is becoming more uncertain, unsettled and even unstable.”

Singaporean Court Convicts Opposition Leader of Lying to Parliamentary Committee

Singaporean Court Convicts Opposition Leader of Lying to Parliamentary Committee

By Sebastian Strangio
The verdict against Pritam Singh, the leader of the Workers' Party, could taint the party's image ahead of the upcoming general election.

Singapore PM Forms Electoral Boundaries Committee, Paving Way For Election

Singapore PM Forms Electoral Boundaries Committee, Paving Way For Election

By Sebastian Strangio
Lawrence Wong is set to lead the ruling People's Action Party (PAP) into an election for the first time since taking office last May.
Son of Singapore’s Lee Kuan Yew Granted Asylum in UK

Son of Singapore’s Lee Kuan Yew Granted Asylum in UK

By Sebastian Strangio
Lee Hsien Yang, 67, alleges that he and his wife have been the subject of a campaign of persecution by the Singaporean authorities.

Lee Kuan Yew’s Youngest Son Requests Permission to Demolish Family Home

Lee Kuan Yew’s Youngest Son Requests Permission to Demolish Family Home

By Sebastian Strangio
The home at 38 Oxley Road has been the subject of a bitter family dispute between former Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and his two siblings.
Singapore Opens Corruption Trial of Former Transport Minister

Singapore Opens Corruption Trial of Former Transport Minister

By Sebastian Strangio
In the largest graft trial in decades, S. Iswaran is accused of taking more than S$400,000 in gifts from two prominent business figures.

End of An Era in Singapore as PM Lee Prepares to Hand Over Power

End of An Era in Singapore as PM Lee Prepares to Hand Over Power

By Sebastian Strangio
Tomorrow, Lawrence Wong will become the city-state's fourth prime minister. He faces a host of challenges on both the domestic and international fronts.

Who Is Lawrence Wong, Singapore’s Next Prime Minister?

Who Is Lawrence Wong, Singapore’s Next Prime Minister?

By Sebastian Strangio
The deputy prime minister will take over from Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong next month.

Singapore Adds New Corruption Charges to Case Against Former Minister

Singapore Adds New Corruption Charges to Case Against Former Minister

By Sebastian Strangio
Ex-Transport Minister S. Iswaran has been charged with obtaining $14,000 in kickbacks, including golf clubs and expensive whisky.
Singapore’s PM Announces Plan to Step Down Before 2025 Election

Singapore’s PM Announces Plan to Step Down Before 2025 Election

By Associated Press
He will hand over power to his deputy and Singapore's Finance Minister Lawrence Wong late next year.

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