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News Archive   16 Jul 2006 • Workers' Party elects 7 new members to executive council • Pakistan's 'jihadi option' threatens regional peace   13 Jul 2006 • Analysis: M'sia's covert power struggle   12 Jul 2006 • Government has duty to respond to unjustified comments: minister • Analysis: The Politics of the case   11 Jul 2006 • Tiger Beer teams with top Spanish club Barcelona for 3-year deal   10 Jul 2006 • Women MPs to focus on jobs, special needs Singaporeans • Analysis: Next superstar, India: myth or fact?   08 Jul 2006 • Sailing: Singaporeans win top honours in Laser 4.7 World Championships   07 Jul 2006 • DSTA awards 41 scholarships for studies in science and engineering   03 Jul 2006 • MP for Bishan-Toa Payoh says upgrading of estates a priority   02 Jul 2006 • More than 250 temp staff sought for IMF, World Bank meetings   01 Jul 2006 • Dr Tony Tan and former Sembawang GRC MPs honoured for their contributions   28 Jun 2006 • Mah Bow Tan rejects Chiam See Tong's request for $80m upgrading funds • Name list of voters who failed to cast ballot in GE released • Analysis: Let the Chen boat sink   27 Jun 2006 • Analysis: Who will be Timor Leste’s new Prime Minister?   23 Jun 2006 • Analysis: Timor Leste’s Prime Minister says his resignation would “make things more complicated” • Singapore and Afghanistan establish diplomatic relations   22 Jun 2006 • SDP's Chee Siok Chin loses petition to extend time to pay deposit for GE court suit • Analysis: Thai PM facing judicial pressure?   21 Jun 2006 • Analysis: What now, Pak Lah?   20 Jun 2006 • PAP has the people's support because of leadership renewal: PM Lee   18 Jun 2006 • Analysis: Will a renewed ceasefire between Israel and Hamas-led Palestine hold for long?   16 Jun 2006 • Analysis: Bush and the American malaise   15 Jun 2006 • Analysis: Mission accomplished in Iraq?   13 Jun 2006 • Four Million Smiles' organisers writing to organisations for smiling photos • Analysis: When silence is not golden • HDB launches 5-room, executive flats for sale under walk-in-selection exercise   12 Jun 2006 • Judgment reserved on Attorney General's petition to dismiss Chee's suit on GE • Singapore's five mayors sworn in for new term in office   09 Jun 2006 • Analysis: Why are we unhappy even in good times   08 Jun 2006 • Elections expenses revealed for contested wards   07 Jun 2006 • Analysis: Let politics ride this Net animal   05 Jun 2006 • SDP members served summons for giving public speeches without licence • Engaging younger voters key to meeting future aspirations: new PAP MPs   03 Jun 2006 • PAP rethinking strategy for Potong Pasir, Hougang: SM Goh   02 Jun 2006 • Singapore Democratic Alliance wants to strive for on single party in next polls • Good governance is top concern for voters in post-GE survey by IPS • Analysis: The fairer side of Singapore politics   31 May 2006 • Government to review media policies for next GE • New term, new challenges • Messages they took back • Analysis: Because everyone needs a mentor ...   30 May 2006 • Guests at Cabinet swearing-in react to PM's plans for Singapore • Singapore's future depends on its actions in next 5 years: PM Lee • Uncontested PAP candidates complete filing election expenses statements • PSA's Grace Fu primed for new job as Minister of State for National Development   29 May 2006 • New Cabinet to be sworn in at the Istana on Tuesday • Veteran politician says current WP should confront more   27 May 2006 • New working committe set up for Ang Mo Kio GRC and Yio Chu Kang ward • SDP's Chee Siok Chin appeals for funds to her legal defence in 2 lawsuits   26 May 2006 • MND issues orders on formation of town councils   25 May 2006 • New chairman Amy Khor to re-brand, re-position Feedback Unit • New Ministers of State to keep an open mind and learn about their new duties • 'What you see is what you get' • Moving on after his ride as Transport Minister   24 May 2006 • Reasons for 12% of non-voters, spoilt votes should be analysed: NUSS Forum • Masagos at the wheel of opportunity • Analysis: The line between defamation and debate • SDP's Chee Siok Chin wants High Court to void GE results   22 May 2006 • Singapore's PM Lee unveils new Cabinet line-up • MPs S Iswaran, Amy Khor and Zainudin Nordin to take up political office • Five new MPs appointed to office are raring to go • PM Lee announces changes to Cabinet line-up   20 May 2006 • SDP misses deadline to file defence against defamation suit   19 May 2006 • PAP Community Foundation to do more to help meet future challenges: SM Goh   18 May 2006 • MPs say they will adopt own value system to uphold integrity of party • Analysis: The Opposition and its future   17 May 2006 • PM Lee spells out rules of prudence in letter to PAP MPs   16 May 2006 • Analysis: Voting must be seen to be secret   15 May 2006 • Analysis: To be global, drop the 'me' mentality   14 May 2006 • Helping middle class manage healthcare costs a major issue: Khaw • Aljunied GRC MPs concentrate on helping residents after polls win   13 May 2006 • Jurong GRC team to roll out new plans for residents: Lim Boon Heng • Returning Officer names WP Chairman Sylvia Lim as Non-Constituency MP • James Gomez is still liar, dishonest despite stern warning: MM Lee   12 May 2006 • WP says it will work the ground at East Coast GRC till next election • WP's Gomez let off with stern warning in run-in with Elections Dept • Blogging activity up during Singapore election campaigning   10 May 2006 • Soccer: S'pore beat Selangor 3-0 to win Sultan of Selangor's Cup • 1.8 million viewers watched MediaCorp's live coverage of GE results • 335 Singaporeans voted in first overseas voting exercise • WP chief assures cooperation with police on Gomez investigations • Chee Soon Juan and sister file defence for defamation suit • MPs attend to residents' needs immediately after elections   09 May 2006 • Singapore's Workers' Party names chairman Sylvia Lim as next NCMP • Chee siblings to file defence for defamation suit on Wednesday • Elections Department says overseas voters do matter • Elections Dept asks WP to name NCMP from its Aljunied team • James Gomez questioned by police for second time • Analysis: Time to chew on carrots and the size of GRCs • Divided SDP 'ding-dongs' over lawyer   08 May 2006 • Elections Department offers NCMP seat to top performing loser in GE • Police say no arrest so far over Elections Department's complaint • Margin at Aljunied was decisive, says PM Lee • Results a boost for investors: MM • Singapore won big: SM Goh • Young candidates a 'breakthrough' for WP • Welcome back, Mr Chiam • James Gomez under police investigation   07 May 2006 • Election mandate will boost investor confidence in Singapore: MM Lee • WP's Gomez detained over Elections Department complaint • PAP will do more to improve lives of Singaporeans: PM Lee • WP's Low says priority is lift upgrading, if he gets government funds • Potong Pasir MP Chiam to pursue government funds for upgrading • PAP's Jalan Besar team to deliver on promises: Lee Boon Yang • Singaporeans in Shanghai stay up late to watch General Election results • Focus now back on taking care of residents, says Mah • Singaporeans must stay together as we move forward: Lim Swee Say • PAP's East Coast GRC team thanks residents for strong support • PM Lee has won a resounding victory: SM Goh • Voting outcome "very good": DPM Wong • Supporters of PAP, WP gather at 3 centres for results • PAP maintains hold on 7 out of 9 single seats contested • PAP retains all seven GRCs contested in polls • Observers say 66% mandate is comfortable ground for PAP and PM • WP wins Hougang, loses contests in 3 GRCs and 3 SMEs • PM Lee calls on Singaporeans to close ranks after election • PM Lee says PAP's programmes, team strike chord with younger voters • SDA retains Chiam's Potong Pasir ward, fails to gain other seats • Singapore's PAP returned to power with 66.6% of valid votes • SDP says poor results due to "undemocratic" elections • PAP's Ho Peng Kee wins Nee Soon East seat • PAP's Teo Ho Pin, Chan Soo Sen win in Bt Panjang, Joo Chiat • PAP wins Yio Chu Kang, MacPherson seats • PAP wins Tampines GRC • Singapore's PAP returned to power with 66.6% of valid votes • PAP's victory margin in Sembawang biggest in a GRC • PAP wins Pasir Ris-Punggol GRC • PAP wins Aljunied GRC • DPM Jayakumar leads PAP to East Coast GRC win • PM Lee leads PAP team to Ang Mo Kio GRC victory • PAP's Ong Ah Heng wins Nee Soon Central seat   06 May 2006 • Opposition retains Hougang and Potong Pasir seats • Singapore's PAP returned to power with 66.6% of valid votes • PAP wins Jalan Besar GRC • PAP's Gan Kim Yong beats Steve Chia in Chua Chu Kang • Singaporeans in Shanghai honoured by opportunity to vote in GE • Singaporeans await election results as vote counting begins • Singapore voters in Beijing cast their ballots for the General Election • Candidates out bright and early visiting polling stations • GE adds excitement to weddings of Polling Day brides • Residents in Ang Mo Kio GRC get to vote for the first time since 1988 • President Nathan, Health Minister cast their votes • Early-bird voters brave the rain as polling gets off to smooth start • Near D-Day, East Coast candidates emphasise different issues • Will the real First World voter please stand up? • All eyes on the measure of PM Lee's mandate • We can make life better: PM • MNCs looking at the long term • Alternative views possible without Opposition • Chiam, Goh debate lift upgrading options • We have a game plan: PM • S'poreans abroad get to vote early • SDA rides on Chiam's personality, appeal • Not a one-man team • Dr Chee's sister emerges as SDP's driving force • An unusual contest in Ang Mo Kio • Calls galore and helpful feedback for NSP's Chia • 1.22 million Singaporeans vote today in Singapore's 10th General Election • DPM Wong surprised by WP's Low's latest comments on Gomez   05 May 2006 • SDP's Chee Siok Chin reads out brother's email at rally • Irene Ng will not apologise for comments about opposition MPs • PAP's Eric Low promises to make Hougang better than Marine Parade if elected • PAP candidate Gan Kim Yong says he understands residents' concerns better • SDP's Ling How Doong turns up at party's rally at Woodlands Stadium • S'pore PM asks voters for personal mandate on eve of Polling Day • SM Goh rebuts Chiam's claims over lift upgrading for Potong Pasir • PAP candidates visit thousands of voters on last day of campaigning • Big picture issues will sway the vote at polls: analysts • SDA aims to field a candidate in every constituency in two elections' time • PAP team in Aljunied GRC writes to all 75,000 households with concrete plans • SDA's Chiam says Potong Pasir has enough money for lift upgrading • Impact of Internet on General Election likely to be studied after polls • Jayakumar rebuts as baseless WP's claims on East Coast upgrading • On eve of Polling Day, Singapore's PAP confident of voter support • WP chief says support not hurt by PAP's S$100m upgrading offer • Yishun Hospital Phase 1 to have outpatient services, one ward: Khaw • Live election results available on all MediaCorp platforms • 'Suicide squad' vows to fight till the end • Gomez issue, macro issues concern Singaporean voters in HK • PM Lee clarifies words used at lunchtime rally: press secretary • Analysis: The answers that will come May 6 • Battle brews in the Aljunied cauldron • Retiree engages in heated conversation with Health Minister over Medisave funds • SDA's Chiam: I'm not a day too old to tackle issues, elections • Hougang's $100m carrot: Some bite, some don't • I'm missing? Residents know better: PAP man • Upgrading carrot just money politics: Chiam • Still no poll card yet? • Teo defends Punggol 21 plan • Take my phone number, my allowance: Steve Chia • Chiam's worked hard, but has to go: SM • Hougang, Potong Pasir to stay as single member wards if PAP wins: SM Goh • Rally Hightlights: PAP can steer country through crisis • Rally Highlights: WP's candidate says neighbourhood schools need more support   04 May 2006 • Rally Highlights: SDA calls for weekly allowances for retrenched workers • Rally Highlights: PAP's Charles Chong questions SDA's sincerity in wanting to help voters • WP's Low Thia Khiang calls for review of ministers' salaries • Rally Highlights: WP chief says worrying if PM Lee can be distracted by opposition • PAP's candidate Sitoh pledges a revitalised Potong Pasir if elected • Potong Pasir Town Council's accounts to be published on Friday: SM Goh • WP candidates for Ang Mo Kio GRC ask for support for fourth generation • PM Lee wants to encourage more to step forward to contribute solutions • WP questions timing of PAP's upgrading plans in East Coast GRC • Khaw listens to resident's gripe about Medisave use • PM Lee says Singapore's future is key issue in General Election • PAP candidates intensify activities to woo voters • Singaporeans share their views on issues raised at election rallies • Battle between for Hougang heats up • NTUC slams WP chief for factual errors, allegations • Analysis: Rage against the Dying of the Light • Some overseas voters in Japan put off by election tactics of certain opposition parties • Candidates into last leg of campaign before May 6 polls • PM Lee says time to refocus on key issues of General Election • DPM Wong dismisses opposition's pledge over full-time MPs • FM Yeo wants to move on from Gomez issue, focus on Aljunied residents' needs • Lift upgrading not as expensive as PAP claims: SDA's Chiam • Election officials to help elderly and disabled on polling day • Healthcare issues raised by opposition exaggerated: minister • MM Lee not suing Low as WP chief had not defamed him • $100m carrot: SM Goh unveils upgrading plans if PAP wins in Hougang • The Hokkien factor in Nee Soon East • Lose Gomez and get back on track: FM Yeo to WP • Police investigating another incident involving SDP chief Chee • Chee takes up brother's baton • New faces, new ideas: SDA • Streaming keeps drop-out rates to 3%: Tharman • Clean up Joo Chiat? Measures already in place: Chan Soo Sen • Jaya to WP: Upgrading in 97% of East Coast • Not perfect, but not bad: PM • Four fresh faces primed for top office • Prove your claims, says Low • No suing but Gomez stays • Wayang party with no solution: Dr Ng • Singaporeans not getting the opportunities they deserve: SDA's Steve Chia   03 May 2006 • PM Lee names four potential office-holders among new faces • WP's Low asks MM Lee to prove his allegations against him • MM Lee responds to WP's comment on possible suit against PAP • WP's Gomez says he is staying calm and focused despite PAP attacks • SDP to file defence against defamatory suit before May 18 deadline • Chan Soo Sen says not clear how Tan Bin Seng will clean up Joo Chiat • WP says it will not drop Gomez from Aljunied GRC • Not too late for WP to take principled stand on Gomez: PM Lee • Means-testing not likely in the next two years: Health Minister • PAP aims to win at least 80% of votes in Ang Mo Kio GRC: Lim Boon Heng • FM George Yeo says WP can drop Gomez after polling day • Special help for mentally unstable voters on polling day • Manpower Minister calls Workers' Party the 'Wayang' Party • PM Lee says countries worldwide respect and admire Singapore's proven system • Halimah Yacob says WP's views on unions inaccurate • DPM Jayakumar says East Coast GRC gets upgrading project yearly • Singapore congratulates Costa Rican president on election victory • PAP's new candidates, MP-elects chide opposition for lack of vision • Singaporeans in Shanghai keep an eye on General Election campaign • CASE needs to maintain balance between consumers and businesses • Education is the best social leveller for Singaporeans: Tharman • Get rid of Gomez before he drags WP's Low down: PM Lee • Singapore PM Lee names four potential office-holders among new faces • James Gomez was trying to frame elections office: George Yeo • New plans for volunteer organisations • Analysis: Nuances of a vote in a foregone conclusion • End the saga, says WP • Amid conflicting responses to lawsuits, Chee stands defiant • Looking out for workers • Chiam hits back • Of fresh eyes and Chua Chu Kang's crows • Don't force Singaporeans to retire, says Chia • Lower cost of living, lower salaries: Khaw • Flats for $70K? Do your homework: Mah • Last-minute carrots and WP's chances • It's all about leaders • Don't fall for seductive bad ideas: PAP • It's Third World gutter politics: Gomez • Gomez a liar, so sue us: MM Lee • Dump Gomez, field 4-man slate: Yeo to WP • WP 'wayang' takes centrestage • Health Minister avoiding questions on means-testing for C-Class wards: Workers' Party • WP's Gomez warns of Third World gutter politics in election campaigning • WP never planned to field Gomez in Ang Mo Kio GRC: Low Thia Khiang • SDA's Chiam rebuts PAP charges that he is a poor judge of character   02 May 2006 • SM Goh questions SDP chief Chee and sister's loyalty to Singapore • SDP calls for greater accountability on how national reserves are used • MM Lee says Gomez is a liar, a bad egg in Workers' Party • James Gomez issue will not be deciding factor in vote: analysts • Gomez stage-managed Elections Department episode: DPM Wong • PAP's candidate pledges $57m to upgrade Chua Chu Kang • Real campaigning is door to door, not at walkabouts: Khaw • SDA's Edmund Ng takes up PAP's challenge to build HDB flats • Way to help the needy is to grow economy: Minister Lee Boon Yang • Analysis: Like for Like • Lunchtime election rallies make comeback in GE 2006 • SDA's Yip Yew Weng says he will do more for Yio Chu Kang residents • Analysis: Britain’s embattled Labour Party could face setback in key local election • Close ties with PAP ensure workers' influence in policies: NTUC chief • DPM Jayakumar says WP ignorant of East Coast GRC affairs • Video footage of Gomez's conversation with Elections Dept staff • WP's Gomez said missing form was a "show": Inderjit Singh • Singapore polls: WP can still contest Aljunied even if Gomez dropped, says minister • Economy, jobs top election issues among Singaporeans in China • Police investigating SDP chief for speaking to crowd after rally • Real people front PM's point • Accountability is a real issue • Back to the real issues ... • Careful of the seed you sow: SM • SDA team sets up job portal • Can Chiam's men be trusted?: Teo Chee Hean • Swipes and sarcasm galore at SDA rally • WP debates the GRC obstacle • Time to move on: Low • They met, they sparred ... in the middle of a busy market • Means testing put on hold • Mah to SDA: Want to build flats for me?   01 May 2006 • PAP, SDA teams meet May Day crowds at Tampines markets, food centres • Election rallies focus on unions, education, water and town council • SM Goh says Gomez issue has raised questions about latter's character • Singapore PM Lee highlights special ties between unions and PAP • Analysis: The Gomez affair: Is there something we don't know? • New polling stations for some voters in Tampines, Jalan Besar GRCs • WP remains silent on Gomez issue, PAP tells WP not to dodge questions • Upgrading issues dominate PAP visits in Aljunied and Jalan Besar GRCs • Health Minister says WP scoring political points with populist health solutions • Mixed reactions from Ang Mo Kio, East Coast residents on contests • Improvements in Aljunied GRC but more needs to be done: George Yeo • WP chief says he will not respond anymore to James Gomez case • Voters question distribution of NRIC numbers to political parties • Sembawang bustles with election activity after 3 consecutive walkovers • PM Lee says he will reappoint Khaw as Health Minister if re-elected • Opposition raises healthcare costs as key election issue • Singaporeans in Beijing keep a close eye on election campaigning   30 Apr 2006 • Election rallies continue for third night in lead up to May 6 polls • SM Goh calls SDA Chiam See Tong's policies unrealistic • Health minister promises better amenities in Sembawang GRC • Workers' Party unfazed by James Gomez incident • WP's suggestion of scrapping RCs is dangerous: DPM Jayakumar • PAP wants more answers from James Gomez on minorities certificate saga • PAP says statements, apologies by WP raise more questions • PM Lee says PAP will help grow Singapore's economy • PAP will integrate Hougang with Aljunied GRC, if they win single seat ward • Young, bilingual Lian banks on WP's coin • Party rift a media construct, insists SDP chairman Ling • Win a GRC if you can • PM is up for the fight • It is about checks and balances: WP • SDP written off by voters? • WP's 'suicide squad' volunteered for the job • Gan slams Steve Chia, promises $57m upgrading • PAP promises Tampines voters townhall forum • All eyes on Potong Pasir as Chiam battles to defend his seat • Just compare and decide • 4 more SDP members may apologise to Singapore leaders over defamation suits • The curious case of Gomez and the missing certificate • NTUC celebrates May Day with 2-day carnival at Downtown East • Women candidates say they offer different perspectives to political scene • SDA's Chiam See Tong rebuts NCMP suggestion • Battle for votes gaining momentum ahead of Singapore's General Election • Analysis: Regardless of race or gender • Apology by WP's James Gomez does not properly address issue: George Yeo • DPM Jayakumar dismisses Workers' Party's claim that upgrading is divisive •