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Samuel Devaraj

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A journalist since 2020, Samuel has parachuted from a plane in Singapore with the army, travelled to earthquake-hit Turkey and gone zip lining in Canada. Previously a crime reporter, his areas of focus now are politics, defence and security-related issues.

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Bloomberg defamation case unprecedented for malice and aggravation: Ministers’ lawyer

Senior Counsel Davinder Singh and Mr Low De Wei at the Supreme court on May 22.
Senior Counsel Davinder Singh and Mr Low De Wei at the Supreme court on May 22.

Opposition parties not in the House are still on the ground

Progress Singapore Party said that they are pursuing new ways to engage more residents, both online and offline, between elections.
Progress Singapore Party said that they are pursuing new ways to engage more residents, both online and offline, between elections.

New network aims to double volunteers contributing to Singapore’s defence to 3,000 in 3 to 5 years

Senior Minister of State for Defence Zaqy Mohamad meeting SAF volunteers and regulars during the launch of the Singapore Defence Volunteer Network at the Central Manpower Base on May 12.
Senior Minister of State for Defence Zaqy Mohamad meeting SAF volunteers and regulars during the launch of the Singapore Defence Volunteer Network at the Central Manpower Base on May 12.

‘Forever neighbours’ S’pore, Malaysia must not allow issues to affect relationship: SM Lee

SM Lee Hsien Loong (centre), accompanied by the Terengganu Menteri Besar Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar, meeting Terengganu state officials and representatives from government-linked companies during dinner at the Elysium Skybridge in Terengganu, Malaysia, on May 7.
SM Lee Hsien Loong (centre), accompanied by the Terengganu Menteri Besar Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar, meeting Terengganu state officials and representatives from government-linked companies during dinner at the Elysium Skybridge in Terengganu, Malaysia, on May 7.

Singapore, Pahang to explore cooperation in areas of mutual interest

Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong had an audience with His Royal Highness The Sultan of Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah Ibni Almarhum Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah.
Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong had an audience with His Royal Highness The Sultan of Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah Ibni Almarhum Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah.

SM Lee to visit Pahang and Terengganu from May 4 to 8

Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong (left) and Pahang Menteri Besar Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail during their meeting in Kuantan, Malaysia, on May 6.
Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong (left) and Pahang Menteri Besar Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail during their meeting in Kuantan, Malaysia, on May 6.

WP proposes wage subsidies for hiring new grads in apprenticeships amid AI concerns

WP chief Pritam Singh called for better protection for all workers, given the anxieties over potential displacement in a volatile global economy.
WP chief Pritam Singh called for better protection for all workers, given the anxieties over potential displacement in a volatile global economy.

Cybersecurity expert urges more accountability and transparency in the use of AI

DEF CON founder Jeff Moss said that noted that more accountability and transparency would help get the best out of AI.
DEF CON founder Jeff Moss said that noted that more accountability and transparency would help get the best out of AI.

Singapore and France to discuss mutual areas of security concerns like scams, radicalisation

Mr Jean-Didier Berger, Minister Delegate to the French Minister of the Interior, said there was a high level of confidence and trust between Singapore and France that makes it possible to share important and strategic information.
Mr Jean-Didier Berger, Minister Delegate to the French Minister of the Interior, said there was a high level of confidence and trust between Singapore and France that makes it possible to share important and strategic information.

‘No room for reactive governance’: New head of civil service calls on top officers to innovate

Head of Civil Service (HCS) Mr Chan Heng Kee, speaking at The Administrative Service Dinner 2026 at Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre, on Apr 21, 2026.
Head of Civil Service (HCS) Mr Chan Heng Kee, speaking at The Administrative Service Dinner 2026 at Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre, on Apr 21, 2026.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.