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Ng Wei Kai

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Wei Kai joined The Straits Times in 2020 and covers politics. He also writes Unpacked, a weekly newsletter on Singapore politics and policy.

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askST: What is the Homefront Crisis Ministerial Committee, S’pore’s ‘apex’ body during national crises?

The HCMC is the apex body that sets the direction for the Singapore government's response to major crises.
The HCMC is the apex body that sets the direction for the Singapore government's response to major crises.

Accused in Geylang murder brought back to crime scene

Ong Hou Cheong is accused of causing the death of Chow Ling Fei, 70, who died in hospital on March 9.
Ong Hou Cheong is accused of causing the death of Chow Ling Fei, 70, who died in hospital on March 9.

Govt to bring forward Budget measures, provide targeted support to cushion Iran war’s impact: PM Wong

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong speaking in a video message released on April 2.
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong speaking in a video message released on April 2.

RSAF crew had to work 48 hours to prepare for repatriation flights to Saudi Arabia

Major Simeon Chen (left) and Captain Gerald Goh who were part of the operation for the two repatriation flights, photographed with the MRTT on March 27.
Major Simeon Chen (left) and Captain Gerald Goh who were part of the operation for the two repatriation flights, photographed with the MRTT on March 27.

They went from normal childhoods to almost attacking worshippers at mosques, synagogue

Dylan (not his real name) – a formerly radicalised individual who was previously detained by ISD.
Dylan (not his real name) – a formerly radicalised individual who was previously detained by ISD.

First repatriation flight bringing Singaporeans home from the Middle East lands

Mr Varun Seth, who was in Dubai for work, with his seven-year-old daughter, Olivia, at Changi Airport on March 7. A total of 152 Singaporeans and their dependents touched down safely.
Mr Varun Seth, who was in Dubai for work, with his seven-year-old daughter, Olivia, at Changi Airport on March 7. A total of 152 Singaporeans and their dependents touched down safely.

$100 million raised for Community Chest and other causes during SG60; Govt to match donations

An event celebrating the SG60 SGShare campaign at Punggol Coast Mall on March 7.
An event celebrating the SG60 SGShare campaign at Punggol Coast Mall on March 7.

Flexible work arrangements gain ground in Singapore but stigma remains: PAP Women’s Wing survey

From left: 
Hazlina Abdul Halim, IWD 2026 Organising Chairperson , Sim Ann, Chairperson, PAP Women?s Wing , Pauline Loo, Senior Vice President (Human Resources), Nippon Sanso Holdings Corporation, Ang Yuit, President, Association of Small & Medium Enterprises, Pravita Nithiah Nandan, former NTUC Union Leader, National Transport Workers? Union and Member of the Tripartite Workgroup on FWAs and Aslam Sardar, Chief Executive Officer, Institute for Human Resource Professionals at a panel discussion during the PAP Women?s Wing Commemorates International Women?s Day 2026 event on March 7, 2026.
From left: 
Hazlina Abdul Halim, IWD 2026 Organising Chairperson , Sim Ann, Chairperson, PAP Women?s Wing , Pauline Loo, Senior Vice President (Human Resources), Nippon Sanso Holdings Corporation, Ang Yuit, President, Association of Small & Medium Enterprises, Pravita Nithiah Nandan, former NTUC Union Leader, National Transport Workers? Union and Member of the Tripartite Workgroup on FWAs and Aslam Sardar, Chief Executive Officer, Institute for Human Resource Professionals at a panel discussion during the PAP Women?s Wing Commemorates International Women?s Day 2026 event on March 7, 2026.

All in on AI: PM Wong’s promise of ‘no jobless growth’ sets stage for more labour interventions

MPs raised concerns that various segments of Singapore's workers could be left behind in the AI push.
MPs raised concerns that various segments of Singapore's workers could be left behind in the AI push.

Transparency ensures fairness when MPs switch between partisan and non-partisan roles: Indranee

This current system of managing such transitions is transparent and fair, and has served Singapore well, said Leader of the House Indranee Rajah.
This current system of managing such transitions is transparent and fair, and has served Singapore well, said Leader of the House Indranee Rajah.

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