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Chan Chun Sing starts TikTok channel with 2022 roundup video

Minister for Education Chan Chun Sing is now on TikTok. “Let’s see how my 2023 goes,” he posted this Tuesday (Jan 2) in a video kickstarting the New Year (and his channel). We at Petir.sg reckon it’ll be busy: One of the

4 January 2023

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Comrade Eric Low, former Hougang Branch Chairman, passes away

Comrade Eric Low Siak Meng, Hougang’s former Branch Chairman and Adviser to Hougang GROs, passed on early this morning (Jan 3). He was 75. Comrade Low contributed for years in key positions in civil and public service. He was the Vice-Chairman of

3 January 2023

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2022 roundup: 3 new Branch Chairs for Sengkang GRC

In this year-end roundup series, Petir.sg looks back at key moments of 2022. The Party announced a leadership transition on Mar 27, 2022, with Comrades Associate Professor Elmie Nekmat, Ms Theodora Lai Xi Yi and Mr Ling Weihong appointed as Branch Ch

22 December 2022

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PAP stalwart Chan Chee Seng, who represented Jalan Besar for over 20 years, passes away

Comrade Chan Chee Seng, a founding member of our Party who secured us a pivotal motion of confidence after the 1961 Anson by-election, passed away Saturday evening (Dec 17). He was 90 years old. 1961 was a difficult time for our Party.

20 December 2022

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‘The most critical factor is people’: DPM Heng on innovation at President’s Science & Tech Awards 2022

A strong research and innovation ecosystem has helped Singapore prosper for decades. And talented people were key to this progress, said Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat at the President’s Science and Technology Awards 2022 last Friday (Dec 9). ...

13 December 2022

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More cheer for the neighbourhood: DPM Wong delivers care packs to North West District residents

Good news for more than 7,300 households in the North West District. Instead of receiving care parks annually, they now get them quarterly. This is part of the just-enhanced WeCare @ North West Service Weeks+. Yes, that’s Service Weeks with a +

12 December 2022

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Amrin Amin shares inspiring story of how a S’porean man turned his life around

Homeless, broke and dejected — Mr Amrin Amin used these words to describe Mr Dylan, a former constituent of his in Woodlands when they first met in 2019 at a Meet-the-People (MPS) session. “Out from prison for unlicensed moneylending activities in 20

8 December 2022

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PAP Bukit Batok branch celebrates 50th anniversary by raising S$55,000 for charity

The Party’s Bukit Batok branch celebrated its 50th anniversary on Dec 4 by doing what it has been doing best: serving Singaporeans and giving back to the community. This time in particular, S$55,000 was raised and donated to 11 non-profit organ ...

7 December 2022

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PAP MPs file questions over FTX issue

Eight Party MPs have filed a wide-ranging set of questions regarding cryptocurrency matters for today’s (Nov 30) Parliament sitting. This questioning follows the collapse of cryptocurrency exchange FTX earlier in November. The Financial Times reporte ...

30 November 2022

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Diverse yet united: PAP MPs express different views on S377A repeal despite whip not lifted

“We may have different ideals and perspectives but we are all Singaporeans.” This quote by Social and Family Development Minister Masagos Zulkifli, delivered in Parliament on Nov 28 adequately sums up the Party’s approach when debating the repeal of ...

29 November 2022

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Repeal of S377A: PAP Govt will do what is good for S’pore instead of taking easy way out

The debate on the repeal of Section 377A and amendment of the Constitution started today (November 28) in Parliament. The PAP Government’s decision to repeal Section 377A is based on a simple principle: It is the duty and responsibility of Sing ...

28 November 2022

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Here are the appointments of the Party’s 37th CEC

The 37th PAP Central Executive Committee (CEC) met on Nov 26, 2022 and co-opted four additional members: Here’s the complete CEC list: Chairman Heng Swee Keat Vice Chairman Masagos Zulkifli Secretary-General &nbs ...

26 November 2022

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Be proud for reaching this milestone amid pandemic: PM Lee to P6 students who received PSLE results

Studying and preparing for Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) in a normal year is already tough, what more amid a pandemic? Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong recognised this and took to Facebook to congratulate all students who receive their PSLE ...

23 November 2022

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I’ll give my all for Party, people & country: DPM on privilege & responsibility to steer S’pore

We are approaching a new era of history. Higher prices and geopolitical tensions are gathering outside Singapore. Internally, Singapore’s maturing economy and ageing population are everyday issues for the Government — what shall we fund with our fini ...

6 November 2022

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Coming soon: a 4G minister at a constituency near you

Those looking to share concerns or ideas with the 4G team, here’s an excellent opportunity — or rather, opportunities. From now till Sep 2023, various 4G ministers will visit almost all constituencies, including opposition ones, on weekends. Th ...

31 October 2022

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Durians & Hari Raya open house: Maliki Osman’s brand of hospitality for S’pore’s guests

Singapore needs close relations with other countries. And not just for trade. They’re for peace and stability as well. That goes for our regional neighbours and global powers alike. Good, lasting relationships are those where both parties take time t ...

20 October 2022

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Attn: Health Minister, you may wanna add Christopher de Souza to your list of Healthier SG ambassadors

In Parliament this October, Health Minister Ong Ye Kung gave props to a few Members of Parliament, namely Dr Wan Rizal, Mr Desmond Choo and Social and Family Development Minister Masagos Zulkifli for their improved physique and joked (or not really) ...

12 October 2022

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Easing overseas S’poreans back into home — Tan See Leng builds a global network for S’pore

Calling all overseas Singaporeans — Singapore could use your talents here on this sunny island. This is why there are programmes like the Singapore Financial Forum and the Returning Singaporean Scientists Scheme, Minister for Manpower Tan See Leng sa ...

4 October 2022

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Politically Incorrect: Patrick Tay — Mr S’porean Core who’s always pushing the Govt to support, yes, the S’porean Core

The door-to-door campaign visits of 2020 were unexpectedly helpful for MP Patrick Tay’s (Pioneer) ongoing advocacy for workers’ rights. “I had, in the back of my mind, the idea of providing a one-stop legal clinic to residents,” remembers Mr Tay of t

2 October 2022

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Watch Ong Ye Kung & Rahayu Mahzam do blind taste test with biryani chicken & braised tofu

Can you tell the difference between regular salt and low-sodium salt? Minister for Health Ong Ye Kung took part in blind taste test recently to promote low-sodium salt as a healthier alternative to normal salt. He was joined by Ms Rahayu Mahzam

30 September 2022

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Cai Yinzhou: Participating in this year’s National Day Parade brings things full circle

Chan Chun Sing starts TikTok channel with 2022 roundup video

Comrade Eric Low, former Hougang Branch Chairman, passes away

2022 roundup: 3 new Branch Chairs for Sengkang GRC

PAP stalwart Chan Chee Seng, who represented Jalan Besar for over 20 years, passes away

‘The most critical factor is people’: DPM Heng on innovation at President’s Science & Tech Awards 2022

More cheer for the neighbourhood: DPM Wong delivers care packs to North West District residents

Amrin Amin shares inspiring story of how a S’porean man turned his life around

PAP Bukit Batok branch celebrates 50th anniversary by raising S$55,000 for charity

PAP MPs file questions over FTX issue

Diverse yet united: PAP MPs express different views on S377A repeal despite whip not lifted

Repeal of S377A: PAP Govt will do what is good for S’pore instead of taking easy way out

Here are the appointments of the Party’s 37th CEC

Be proud for reaching this milestone amid pandemic: PM Lee to P6 students who received PSLE results

I’ll give my all for Party, people & country: DPM on privilege & responsibility to steer S’pore

Coming soon: a 4G minister at a constituency near you

Durians & Hari Raya open house: Maliki Osman’s brand of hospitality for S’pore’s guests

Attn: Health Minister, you may wanna add Christopher de Souza to your list of Healthier SG ambassadors

Easing overseas S’poreans back into home — Tan See Leng builds a global network for S’pore

Politically Incorrect: Patrick Tay — Mr S’porean Core who’s always pushing the Govt to support, yes, the S’porean Core

Watch Ong Ye Kung & Rahayu Mahzam do blind taste test with biryani chicken & braised tofu

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