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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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askST: Why do political parties get deregistered?

Under current laws, political parties in Singapore are categorised as politically significant persons, and are required to report donations.
Under current laws, political parties in Singapore are categorised as politically significant persons, and are required to report donations.

Singapore deregisters 14 inactive political parties, including Barisan Sosialis

The 14 political parties listed in the Gazette notice include Barisan Sosialis, once Singapore’s largest opposition party.
The 14 political parties listed in the Gazette notice include Barisan Sosialis, once Singapore’s largest opposition party.

S’pore, Malaysia will jointly study optimal air traffic management

Singapore and Malaysia are also in talks on new infrastructure that will strengthen the resilience of the water supply, said Singapore PM Lawrence Wong.
Singapore and Malaysia are also in talks on new infrastructure that will strengthen the resilience of the water supply, said Singapore PM Lawrence Wong.

New Sabah, Sarawak consulates among outcomes from Singapore-Malaysia Leaders’ Retreat

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim during the 12th Singapore-Malaysia Leaders’ Retreat held at The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore hotel on Dec 4.
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim during the 12th Singapore-Malaysia Leaders’ Retreat held at The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore hotel on Dec 4.

President Tharman to receive MIT award for his leadership in international financial policy

President Tharman Shanmugaratnam will receive the Miriam Pozen Prize.
President Tharman Shanmugaratnam will receive the Miriam Pozen Prize.

8,500 students from Indian community get SINDA vouchers to help with school supplies

Beneficiaries Sivamaran Darmarajan, 41 and his wife, Marthiana Sarip, 41 with their children ( from left) Shivana Sivamaran, 10, Shivani Sivamaran,9 and Shakti Sivamaran, 6 at Sinda?s Back To School Festival on Nov 23, 2025.
Beneficiaries Sivamaran Darmarajan, 41 and his wife, Marthiana Sarip, 41 with their children ( from left) Shivana Sivamaran, 10, Shivani Sivamaran,9 and Shakti Sivamaran, 6 at Sinda?s Back To School Festival on Nov 23, 2025.

Singapore has varied toolkit, beyond taxes, to manage inequality: PM Wong

PM Lawrence Wong speaking at the Bloomberg New Economy Gala Dinner with moderator John Micklethwait on Nov 19.
PM Lawrence Wong speaking at the Bloomberg New Economy Gala Dinner with moderator John Micklethwait on Nov 19.

Property tycoon Ong Beng Seng retains PR status, issued ICA warning letter

Mr Ong Beng Seng, who is a Malaysian citizen, was on Aug 15 fined $30,000 after he pleaded guilty to one charge of abetting the obstruction of justice.
Mr Ong Beng Seng, who is a Malaysian citizen, was on Aug 15 fined $30,000 after he pleaded guilty to one charge of abetting the obstruction of justice.

PAP must carry forward S’poreans’ mandate with humility and purpose: Desmond Lee

PAP Chairman Desmond Lee during PAP Awards and Convention 2025 at EXPO Hall 8 on Nov 9.
PAP Chairman Desmond Lee during PAP Awards and Convention 2025 at EXPO Hall 8 on Nov 9.

Brigadier-General, young writer lauded as Berita Harian Achievers of the Year

Berita Harian’s Achiever of the Year recipient, Brigadier-General Fairoz Hassan, and Young Achiever of the Year recipient, writer Nur Aisyah Lyana Mohamed Satria.
Berita Harian’s Achiever of the Year recipient, Brigadier-General Fairoz Hassan, and Young Achiever of the Year recipient, writer Nur Aisyah Lyana Mohamed Satria.

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