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                    <title>Domestic helper, 28, steals over S$56,000 from S'pore employer, 82, to fund online gambling, gets 1 year jail</title>
                    <link>https://mothership.sg/2026/07/domestic-helper-steal-cash-fund-gambling-jail/</link>
                    <pubDate>2026-07-23T11:05:58</pubDate>


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                        <![CDATA[ Rafael See Toh ]]>
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                        <![CDATA[ Gracia Yap ]]>
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                        <![CDATA[ She stole the money on at least 57 separate occasions over eight months. ]]>
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                        <![CDATA[ <img class="type:primaryImage" src="https://static.mothership.sg/1/2026/07/domestic-helper-steal-money.jpg"/> <p><a href="https://bit.ly/3qgqzHg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img src="https://static.mothership.sg/1/2023/07/telegram-button.png" alt="Telegram" width="700" height="73" class="aligncenter wp-image-872229" /></a></p><p><a href="https://bit.ly/3KjTj94" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img src="https://static.mothership.sg/1/2023/08/wa-button.png" alt="Whatsapp" width="700" height="73" class="aligncenter wp-image-872230" /></a></p><p>A 28-year-old Indonesian domestic worker was sentenced to one year in jail after she stole over S$56,000 in cash from her 82-year-old employer to top up her online gambling account.</p><p><a href="https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20260722-9401775" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em>Shin Min Daily News</em></a> reported that Khairunisa Pryska Dianti was responsible for caring for her employer's daily needs.</p>
<p>After stealing the money on at least 57 occasions over eight months, she pleaded guilty on Jul. 21 to one count of theft.</p><p><h2>Stole money at least 57 times</h2></p><p>In October 2025, the accused secretly memorised her employer's ATM PIN number while assisting the elderly woman in using her debit card to withdraw money.</p><p>Addicted to online gambling, Khairunisa came up with the idea to steal to raise funds for her gambling, <em>Shin Min</em> reported.</p><p>Between October 2025 and May 12, 2026, she took her employer's bank card from her handbag at least 57 times while the elderly woman was sleeping or watching television.</p><p>Despite pretending to go shopping, Khairunisa had been visiting ATMs near Tiong Bahru MRT station to withdraw money.</p><p>According to <em>Shin Min</em>, she stole between S$500 and S$1,000 from the her employer's account each time.</p><p><h2>Joint account funds</h2></p><p>When her employer's personal account balance became insufficient, Khairunisa would transfer funds from the joint account of the elderly woman and her son, into the elderly woman's account.</p><p>Khairunisa then continued to withdraw money, and stole a total of S$56,071.71 without her employer's knowledge, <em>Shin Min</em> reported.</p><p>After each successful transaction, Khairunisa would transfer the money to her own account before transferring it to an Indonesian bank account through a remittance company.</p><p>She would then use the money to top up her gambling account but eventually lost all the money.</p><p><h2>Discovered crime, arrested</h2></p><p>On the evening of May 12, 2026, the victim's son discovered unusual transactions in the joint account.</p><p>After inquiring with the bank, he uncovered multiple unauthorised transfers and withdrawals and confronted Khairunisa the following day.</p><p>She admitted to the crime, and he immediately reported it to the police.</p><p><em>Shin Min</em> reported that the police arrested Khairunisa and recovered S$2,400 of stolen money, which was returned to the victim.</p><p>To date, Khairunisa has not made full restitution.</p></p> ]]>
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                    <title>Want to invest in Grab & SpaceX? With less than S$30, you can start building your portfolio with SGX.</title>
                    <link>https://mothership.sg/2026/07/what-are-singapore-depository-receipts-sgx/</link>
                    <pubDate>2026-07-23T10:56:57</pubDate>


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                        <![CDATA[ Branded ]]>
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                        <![CDATA[ Joshua Lee ]]>
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                        <![CDATA[ Time to blast your money past local borders. ]]>
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                        <![CDATA[ <img class="type:primaryImage" src="https://static.mothership.sg/1/2026/07/image1-2.png"/> <p><a href="https://bit.ly/3qgqzHg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img src="https://static.mothership.sg/1/2023/07/telegram-button.png" alt="Telegram" width="700" height="73" class="aligncenter wp-image-872229" /></a></p><p><a href="https://bit.ly/3KjTj94" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img src="https://static.mothership.sg/1/2023/08/wa-button.png" alt="Whatsapp" width="700" height="73" class="aligncenter wp-image-872230" /></a></p><p>Unless your last name is Musk, you’re probably not hitching a ride on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy anytime soon.</p><p>But while SpaceX captures imaginations with rockets and Mars missions, investors may want to think about a more down-to-earth question: how do you build a global portfolio without needing a massive starting budget?</p>
<p>Here’s the good news: the Singapore Exchange (SGX) has given everyday investors a local launchpad called Singapore Depository Receipts (SDRs) to access overseas companies affordably.</p><p>Instead of needing a large sum to buy into individual foreign stocks, you can use a smaller budget—say S$1,000—to build exposure across several global names, including companies linked to the digital, consumer and space economies.</p><p>Here’s why SDRs are the ultimate financial rocket fuel for the common man on the street.</p><p><h2>What exactly is an SDR?</h2></p><p>It’s an investment instrument traded right here on the SGX that represents shares of a major company listed overseas (like Thailand, Hong Kong, Indonesia, and the U.S.).</p><p>Instead of the hassle of converting into foreign currency, opening a complicated foreign trading account and navigating overseas market rules, you just buy the SDR in Singapore dollars through your usual local broker.</p><p><h2>Why SDRs are a flex</h2></p><p>SDRs are not new and interest in them is growing exponentially.</p><p>Over the course of the past year, the daily traded value of SDRs more than tripled to over S$12 million while assets under management (AUM) more than doubled to over S$270 million, with the most popular names being Alibaba, BYD, and Tencent.</p><p>So why have SDRs become so popular?</p><p><h3>1. Affordable: No "Crazy Rich Asians" budget required</h3></p><p>Overseas stocks often force you to buy huge "board lots" that cost a fortune. SDRs chop those up into bite-sized pieces (known as “fractionalising”), making it the more affordable option if you don’t have that much capital to invest.</p><p><div style="padding: 14px; background-color: #8ffffc; line-height: 1.4;"></p><p>Let’s use the example of Chinese lithium-ion battery manufacturer CATL, whose products are used in electric cars and energy storage systems—a company with growth potential in this era of energy transition.</p><p>Listed on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong, CATL shares are priced at HK$680 (S$112) each.</p><p>Minimum board lot size is 100 shares, which means you need a minimum investment of over <strong>S$11,000</strong>.</p><p>On the SGX, each CATL SDR represents a fraction of the HK shares (30 SDR = 1 share).</p><p>So each CATL SDR trades at S$3.73.</p><p>With a minimum board lot of 100 units, the minimum amount you need to start investing in CATL is S$373.</p><p>That’s not all.</p><p>Let’s say you’re an investor who has set aside S$1,000 for investing.</p><p>With the majority of SDRs at minimum investment amounts of under <strong>S$300</strong>, not only will stocks in leading companies like CATL become accessible, you will also get exposure to a wide array of stocks to build up your portfolio while keeping within your budget.</p><p></div></p><p>TL;DR: More cash on hand for your next vacation.</p><p><h3>2. Convenient: Because who has time for currency math?</h3></p><p>If doing mental currency conversion gives you a headache, you’re going to love this.</p><p>SDRs are traded on the SGX during normal Singapore market hours, using the exact same local brokerage account you use for everything else.</p><p>No need to stay up at ungodly hours monitoring your stocks.</p><p>Buying overseas-listed stocks means having to maintain a multi-currency account to transfer in and exchange foreign currencies either through your bank or directly on a trading app.</p><p>This is a massive hassle because most of us earn, save, and invest in SGD.</p><p>SDRs make it super simple by removing the chore of juggling multiple currencies like HKD, USD, or THB in different sub-accounts.</p><p>To fix this, SGX has launched these SDRs, which allow you to trade popular foreign stocks with all the conversion simplified and done for you.</p><p>In other words, you can see everything and trade entirely in SGD.</p><p><h3>3. Competitive: Fewer hidden fees</h3></p><p>Since everything happens in SGD directly on our local exchange, there are no painful or hidden FX conversion charges to contend with and no stamp duties to cough up.</p><p>Brokers also tend to charge lower commissions for trading on the SGX as compared to overseas markets.</p><p>And if you hold your SDRs directly in your Central Depository (CDP) account, the custody fee is just $0.</p><p>Nobody is charging you a monthly fee for simply letting your investments sit there and look pretty.</p><p><h2>Sounds great. What SDRs are available?</h2></p><p>Currently, there are 38 SDRs across four markets (Hong Kong, Thailand, Indonesia and the U.S.).</p><p>The SDRs span a wide range of industries such as communication services, technology, energy, and consumer goods, which is perfect for those who want to diversify their portfolio.</p><p>Looking to tap on the artificial intelligence (AI) boom? SDRs give you access to companies like chipmaker SMIC and robot manufacturer UBtech, among others.</p><p>Or if you see potential in the global EV transition, SDRs help you own a slice of EV manufacturers BYD and Geely.</p><p>For those who are looking to invest in regional financial institutions, SDRs allow you to buy into Indonesia’s Bank Central Asia and Thailand’s Kasikornbank.</p><p>If you’re interested in U.S. stocks, here’s the good news: From Jul. 22, you will be able to access U.S.-listed companies like SpaceX, Grab and Sea via SDR.</p><p>One big advantage of U.S. SDRs is that they will be traded in even smaller board lots of 10 units, making the minimum investments for Grab, SpaceX, and Sea less than S$30.</p><p><img src="https://static.mothership.sg/1/2026/07/image3-1.png" alt="" width="1143" height="591" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1160806" /></p><p><strong>The Bottom Line:</strong> If you have a favourite brand and love its products, why not invest in that brand’s growth too? With SDRs, you can easily become an owner, building your wealth using the brands you love. Your wallet will thank you.</p><p>Keen to start investing with SDRs? Check out this <a href="https://www.sgx.com/retail-brokers" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">list of retail brokers</a> that offer access to trading on the SGX.</p><p><em>Thanks to this sponsored content by SGX, this writer has broadened his understanding of investing.</em></p></p> ]]>
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                    <title>16 drivers caught in 1 month in S'pore for illegal cross-border ride-hailing services</title>
                    <link>https://mothership.sg/2026/07/illegal-cross-border-caught-singapore/</link>
                    <pubDate>2026-07-23T10:51:05</pubDate>


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                        <![CDATA[ Belmont Lay ]]>
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                        <![CDATA[ Busted. ]]>
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                        <![CDATA[ <img class="type:primaryImage" src="https://static.mothership.sg/1/2026/07/illegal-cross-border-cars-impounded.jpg"/> <p><a href="https://bit.ly/3qgqzHg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img src="https://static.mothership.sg/1/2023/07/telegram-button.png" alt="Telegram" width="700" height="73" class="aligncenter wp-image-872229" /></a></p><p><a href="https://bit.ly/3KjTj94" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img src="https://static.mothership.sg/1/2023/08/wa-button.png" alt="Whatsapp" width="700" height="73" class="aligncenter wp-image-872230" /></a></p><p>The Land Transport Authority (LTA) enforcement officers caught 16 drivers providing illegal cross-border ride-hailing services in Singapore in the past month.</p><p>This was announced by the LTA and Senior Minister of State for Transport Sun Xueling on Jul. 21, 2026.</p>
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                    <title>Bedok North coffee shop offering S$2,500 rent for stall but no takers, losses amount to about S$1 million</title>
                    <link>https://mothership.sg/2026/07/coffee-shop-bedok-slump-business-losses-million/</link>
                    <pubDate>2026-07-22T19:22:35</pubDate>


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                        <![CDATA[ Rafael See Toh ]]>
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                        <![CDATA[ Lack of customers. ]]>
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                        <![CDATA[ <img class="type:primaryImage" src="https://static.mothership.sg/1/2026/07/cover-photo-mothership-2026-07-21T155108.573.png"/> <p><a href="https://bit.ly/3qgqzHg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img src="https://static.mothership.sg/1/2023/07/telegram-button.png" alt="Telegram" width="700" height="73" class="aligncenter wp-image-872229" /></a></p><p><a href="https://bit.ly/3KjTj94" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img src="https://static.mothership.sg/1/2023/08/wa-button.png" alt="Whatsapp" width="700" height="73" class="aligncenter wp-image-872230" /></a></p><p>A coffee shop in Bedok is reportedly experiencing low footfall and poor business.</p><p>The owner of MunCheng Coffee Shop, located at Block 510 Bedok North Street 3, apparently accumulated losses of about S$1 million since he took over the business in 2024, <a href="https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20260721-9396419" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em>Shin Min Daily News</em></a> reported.</p>
<p>Only four out of 10 stalls — a drinks stall, an economic rice stall, an Indian food stall, and a pastry stall — have been rented out and are operational.</p><p>According to <em>Shin Min</em>, the monthly rent for each stall is about S$2,500.</p><p><h2>Lack of customers</h2></p><p>Li (transliterated), a 30-year-old who runs the economic rice stall, told <em>Shin Min</em> that many stalls close after only a few months of operation.</p><p>He attributed the closures to the inability to sustain the business rather than the rent.</p><p>Li cited the lack of customers but “can’t explain why nobody comes”.</p><p>The pastry stall owner, who remained anonymous, told <em>Shin Min</em> he had operated his stall for about two years.</p><p>He claimed that business in 2026 had dropped by about 40 per cent compared to the previous year.</p><p>“We’re barely making ends meet, and it’s not just here. Other coffee shops and hawker centres nearby aren’t doing well either,” he reportedly said.</p><p><h2>Losses</h2></p><p>Chen, the owner of MunCheng Coffee Shop, told <em>Shin Min</em> that the coffee shop has been operating for about two-and-a-half years.</p><p>Half of the stalls were apparently already vacant when he took over.</p><p>Chen reportedly invested over S$500,000 in renovations.</p><p>He claimed that he chose the location of the coffee shop as there were nearby flats and a market.</p><p>Chen apparently thought that there would be footfall.</p><p>However, he did not expect the stall turnover rate to be high, and now he hoped to rent the stalls out “as soon as possible” to reduce losses.</p><p>Chen reportedly revealed that he lost money every month for the past two years, totalling about S$1 million.</p><p>To reduce operating costs, two employees from the drinks stall were apparently laid off.</p><p>Chen said everyone was cutting costs as “the market was bad”.</p><p>“At our peak, we had six employees, but we've been laying off staff one after another, and now we might only have two left," he said.</p><p>A tenant at another coffee shop said the area is increasingly becoming more aged, with more seniors around.</p><p>The Kaki Bukit 511 Market & Food Centre, a stone's throw away, has been experiencing fewer diners over the years, especially after the pandemic, a stall tenant there said.</p><p>The reason for the decline was not clear though.</p></p> ]]>
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                    <title>Woman, 49, locks herself in Bukit Panjang flat for more than 2 hours, gets apprehended</title>
                    <link>https://mothership.sg/2026/07/woman-apprehended-locking-bukit-panjang/</link>
                    <pubDate>2026-07-22T18:47:31</pubDate>


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                        <![CDATA[ Rafael See Toh ]]>
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                        <![CDATA[ Rescuers rappelled from the unit above as a precautionary measure. ]]>
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                        <![CDATA[ <img class="type:primaryImage" src="https://static.mothership.sg/1/2026/07/cover-photo-mothership-2026-07-22T182953.698.png"/> <p><a href="https://bit.ly/3qgqzHg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img src="https://static.mothership.sg/1/2023/07/telegram-button.png" alt="Telegram" width="700" height="73" class="aligncenter wp-image-872229" /></a></p><p><a href="https://bit.ly/3KjTj94" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img src="https://static.mothership.sg/1/2023/08/wa-button.png" alt="Whatsapp" width="700" height="73" class="aligncenter wp-image-872230" /></a></p><p>A 49-year-old woman was apprehended after locking herself in a flat in Bukit Panjang for more than two hours.</p><p>The incident occurred on Jul. 21 at about 3pm at a second-floor unit at Block 207 Petir Road.</p>
<p>In a <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@hkm.rsd/video/7664907143614680328?q=hkm.rsd&amp;t=1784712534555" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">TikTok</a>, emergency responders and vehicles were present at the scene with safety life air packs deployed.</p><p>In response to queries, the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) and Singapore Police Force said they received a call for assistance to the incident.</p><p>Upon arrival, officers found that the woman had locked herself in her residential unit and might pose a danger to herself.</p><p>The police's Special Operations Command (SOC) and Crisis Negotiation Unit, along with SCDF, were deployed to the scene.</p><p>Two safety life air packs were deployed.</p><p>Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team (DART) rescuers rappelled from the unit above as a precautionary measure.</p><p>Officers managed to gain entry into the unit at about 5:30pm.</p><p>The woman was subsequently apprehended under the Mental Health Act and conveyed to Woodlands Hospital.</p><p><h2>Neighbour</h2></p><p>According to <a href="https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20260722-9402113" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em>Shin Min Daily News</em></a>, more than 20 police officers had gathered along the second-floor corridor.</p><p>The woman’s husband was reportedly seen speaking with emergency responders.</p><p>A resident living next to the unit, Xiao (transliterated), told <em>Shin Min</em> that the unit is home to a middle-aged couple who moved in about six or seven years ago.</p><p>Her husband works in an administrative role at a military camp, while the woman apparently used to work in the computer-related industry and is currently unemployed.</p><p>Xiao claimed she had a good relationship with the woman and they often visit each other's homes to chat.</p><p>The woman reportedly came to her home the previous night and mentioned to her that her granddaughter was unwell.</p></p> ]]>
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                    <title>Couple spotted kissing & touching on display bed at Taiwan IKEA</title>
                    <link>https://mothership.sg/2026/07/couple-kissing-touching-taiwan-ikea/</link>
                    <pubDate>2026-07-22T18:27:01</pubDate>


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                        <![CDATA[ Izza Sofia ]]>
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                        <![CDATA[ "If you're in the mood, can you please go somewhere with no one around?" ]]>
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                        <![CDATA[ <img class="type:primaryImage" src="https://static.mothership.sg/1/2026/07/Untitled-design-6-2.png"/> <p><a href="https://bit.ly/3qgqzHg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img src="https://static.mothership.sg/1/2023/07/telegram-button.png" alt="Telegram" width="700" height="73" class="aligncenter wp-image-872229" /></a></p><p><a href="https://bit.ly/3KjTj94" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img src="https://static.mothership.sg/1/2023/08/wa-button.png" alt="Whatsapp" width="700" height="73" class="aligncenter wp-image-872230" /></a></p><p>A couple was spotted lying on a display bed at an IKEA store in Taiwan, kissing and touching each other openly in full view of other shoppers.</p><p>The incident sparked debate online after a parent posted about it.</p>
<p>According to <a href="https://www.orientaldaily.com.my/news/buzz/2026/07/21/834624" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em>Oriental Daily</em></a>, a parent posted about the incident on <a href="https://www.threads.com/@kc.j6767/post/DbAXnCBE42t" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Threads</a> after her child alerted her that someone in the display area was "lying on the bed kissing and touching each other”.</p><p>When she went to take a look, she found the couple being intimate on the display bed, completely oblivious to the shoppers around them.</p><p>She noted that the woman was wearing a low-cut top, and when lying on her side, her lace lingerie was visible, drawing stares from passers-by.</p><p>The parent said people should maintain basic boundaries in public places, adding that couples who want to be intimate should "go home, go to the car, or get a room".</p><p>She also questioned whether IKEA staff would step in if they saw such behaviour.</p><p><figure id="attachment" aria-describedby="caption-attachment" style="width: 400px" class="wp-caption aligncenter">
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</p><p><h2>What commenters said</h2></p><p>The post sparked discussion online, with many criticising the couple for lacking public etiquette.</p><p>Others <a href="https://www.threads.com/@e04kmt/post/DbAbek-Eka_" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">lamented</a> that the boundaries of public spaces seemed to be increasingly blurred.</p><p>One commenter who <a href="https://www.threads.com/@bayue_lu/post/DbAaqg5j1ya" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">claimed</a> to know an IKEA employee, said such incidents actually occur from time to time, and that staff generally turn a blind eye as long as things do not get out of hand.</p><p>One commenter <a href="https://www.threads.com/share/DSqrCzgfC/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">wrote</a>: "I really don't understand what these people are thinking. If you're in the mood, can you please go somewhere with no one around?”</p><p>Many others zeroed in on the hygiene of the display beds.</p><p>Another <a href="https://www.threads.com/share/HTAttr0P6/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">said</a>: "You have no idea who was lying there before you, and you still dare to put your head on the pillow."</p></p> ]]>
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                    <title>SBS Transit staff help tourist recover bag containing S$2,000 cash & S$30,000 worth of gold left on bus</title>
                    <link>https://mothership.sg/2026/07/sbs-transit-staff-help-tourist-recover-bag/</link>
                    <pubDate>2026-07-22T18:25:51</pubDate>


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                        <![CDATA[ Izza Sofia ]]>
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                        <![CDATA[ "We were just happy that she got her bag back." ]]>
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                        <![CDATA[ <img class="type:primaryImage" src="https://static.mothership.sg/1/2026/07/Untitled-design-8-3.png"/> <p><a href="https://bit.ly/3qgqzHg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img src="https://static.mothership.sg/1/2023/07/telegram-button.png" alt="Telegram" width="700" height="73" class="aligncenter wp-image-872229" /></a></p><p><a href="https://bit.ly/3KjTj94" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img src="https://static.mothership.sg/1/2023/08/wa-button.png" alt="Whatsapp" width="700" height="73" class="aligncenter wp-image-872230" /></a></p><p>A tourist's last day in Singapore nearly turned into a nightmare after she accidentally left her bag on a bus.</p><p>Thankfully for her, two SBS Transit staff went out of their way to help her recover it, even paying for her taxi ride out of their own pocket.</p>
<p>According to a <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sbstransitltd/posts/pfbid0L4TzgDDR9CXBvJTg84iLE7LwTsT9tNcynGDAX4egzQ6xVE8ZsZUv2uU7tUWQQ2fDl" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook post</a> by SBS Transit, Mrs K had alighted at a bus stop and realised her bag was still on Service 853.</p><p>The bag contained her passport, S$2,000 in cash and S$30,000 worth of gold jewellery intended for her daughter's upcoming wedding in Kuala Lumpur.</p><p>She approached the team at Ang Mo Kio interchange in tears, hoping they could help.</p><p><h2>Staff from a different operator stepped in anyway</h2></p><p>According to SBS Transit, Service 853 is not operated by the company, but Senior Assistant Interchange Supervisor Nithyananthan Palne, known as Nathan, did not let that stop him.</p><p>He contacted Tower Transit Singapore to trace the missing bag, and within 20 minutes, Tower Transit called back to confirm that a fellow passenger had found it and handed it over.</p><p>Mrs K, however, had no money to get to the other interchange to retrieve her belongings.</p><p>Senior Interchange Supervisor Alex Tan decided to book and pay for a taxi to Yishun interchange for Mrs K, out of his own pocket.</p><p><h2>"My family was very proud of me"</h2></p><p>Mrs K was reunited with her bag, with all her belongings intact.</p><p>Two days later, she and her daughter called to thank the officers.</p><p>Nathan recalled: "Both Mrs K and her daughter called to thank us and even extended an invitation to the wedding in Kuala Lumpur."</p><p>A week later, Mrs K returned to Ang Mo Kio Interchange in person to thank Nathan and Tan and to reimburse Tan for the taxi fare he had paid for her.</p><p>Tan told SBS Transit: "We were just happy that she got her bag back. My family was very proud of me. When I told my daughter about it, she wanted to learn from this and help others."</p><p><h2>Mrs K writes in to commend the staff</h2></p><p>Mrs K also wrote a thank-you letter to SBS Transit, praising Nathan and Tan for their professionalism and generosity.</p><p>Speaking about Nathan, she said in the letter: "His dedication, patience, and unwavering commitment to helping me, despite the matter not being under your company's responsibility, were truly commendable."</p><p>Talking about the two SBS officers, she added: "Their kindness, teamwork and willingness to go above and beyond their duties made an incredibly stressful situation much easier to bear."</p><p><iframe width="500" height="562" style="border: none; overflow: hidden;" src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fsbstransitltd%2Fposts%2Fpfbid0L4TzgDDR9CXBvJTg84iLE7LwTsT9tNcynGDAX4egzQ6xVE8ZsZUv2uU7tUWQQ2fDl&amp;show_text=true&amp;width=500" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share"></iframe></p></p> ]]>
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                    <title>S'pore man, 77, accused of sexually assaulting secretary's daughter, then aged 14-16, making her pregnant at 17</title>
                    <link>https://mothership.sg/2026/07/singapore-man-accused-alleged-sexual-assault/</link>
                    <pubDate>2026-07-22T18:14:27</pubDate>


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                        <![CDATA[ Gracia Yap ]]>
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                        <![CDATA[ He was a trusted family friend of the girl's mother and took care of her daughters. ]]>
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                        <![CDATA[ <img class="type:primaryImage" src="https://static.mothership.sg/1/2026/07/man-accused-of-sexually-assaulting-girl.jpg"/> <p><a href="https://bit.ly/3qgqzHg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img src="https://static.mothership.sg/1/2023/07/telegram-button.png" alt="Telegram" width="700" height="73" class="aligncenter wp-image-872229" /></a></p><p><a href="https://bit.ly/3KjTj94" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img src="https://static.mothership.sg/1/2023/08/wa-button.png" alt="Whatsapp" width="700" height="73" class="aligncenter wp-image-872230" /></a></p><p><div style="padding: 12px; background-color: #d9d9d9; line-height: 1.4;"><em><strong>Warning: This article contains details of inappropriate sexual behaviour towards a minor. Audience discretion is advised.</strong></em></div></p><p>A 77-year-old man is accused of allegedly sexually assaulting his secretary's teenage daughter on various occasions over a few years, and causing her to become pregnant in 2015 when she was 17.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/man-accused-of-sexually-assaulting-friends-teenage-daughter" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em>The Straits Times</em></a> reported that the man sought to defend himself on Jul. 20, 2026, against 10 charges.</p><p><h2>Charges</h2></p><p>The man, who cannot be named to protect the victim's identity, is accused of committing obscene acts, as well as penetrating the victim on various occasions when she was between 14 and 16 years old.</p><p><em>ST</em> reported that during the trial, the prosecution will call five witnesses to testify, including the victim and her mother.</p><p>In the Jul. 20 hearing closed to the media and public, the victim, now 27, was the prosecution's first witness.</p><p>She will testify that the man had lied to be 40 years old at the time of his alleged offences, the prosecution said, adding that he apparently alienated the girl from her family by saying that her father was a bad person.</p><p><h2>Entered into relationship</h2></p><p>At the time of his alleged offences, the insurance agent and business owner, then 64, became the caregiver to his secretary's teenage daughters in 2012, the prosecution said in its opening address.</p><p>His secretary had been diagnosed with breast cancer and her husband was busy working, <em>ST</em> reported.</p><p>The accused allegedly entered into a relationship with one of his secretary's daughters, then 14.</p><p>Having been a trusted family friend of the girl's mother, he had allowed the family to stay at one of his properties rent-free between 2012 and 2013.</p><p>He would also send the girl and her sister home after school, as well as send them to their tuition and enrichment classes.</p><p><h2>Held hands, kissed girl</h2></p><p><em>ST</em> reported that according to court documents, there was one occasion in 2012 where man picked the victim up after school when she was in Secondary 2.</p><p>He then held her hand while inside his car, and the prosecution stated that she did not resist him despite feeling uncomfortable.</p><p>In the same year, he subsequently drove her to Mandai reservoir, where he reportedly kissed her on the lips after he had parked the car.</p><p>She also did not resist him though she felt uncomfortable, according to <em>ST</em>.</p><p>During this period, the man was said to have exchanged text messages with the girl, prosecutors said, adding that he would also take her out for meals.</p><p><h2>Escalated advances, police report made</h2></p><p>The prosecution added that the man then escalated his advances after the girl became desensitised to holding hands and kissing him.</p><p>He allegedly sexually assaulted her multiple times between 2012 and 2013 when she was under 16, <em>ST</em> reported.</p><p>After the girl turned 16 in 2014, the man allegedly continued to engage in penetrative sexual acts with her.</p><p>In early 2015, the girl reportedly became pregnant while in junior college and was accompanied by the man when she underwent an abortion in February that year.</p><p><em>ST</em> reported that court documents showed no paternity test was conducted then.</p><p>Following this, the girl ended their relationship at the end of 2017 and subsequently reported the man to the police in August 2019.</p><p><h2>Penalties</h2></p><p>The trial is set to continue on Jul. 21, <em>ST</em> reported.</p><p>If convicted of sexual penetration of a minor who is above 14 years old but below 16 years of age, the man could be jailed for up to 20 years and fined.</p><p>If found guilty of committing obscene acts with a young person, the man could be jailed for up to five years and fined up to S$10,000.</p></p> ]]>
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                    <title>PM Wong in 'disbelief & shock' upon seeing Faishal's messages with woman, thought contents were fabricated</title>
                    <link>https://mothership.sg/2026/07/disbelief-shock-lawrence-wong-faishal-ibrahim/</link>
                    <pubDate>2026-07-22T18:01:39</pubDate>


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                        <![CDATA[ Khine Zin Htet ]]>
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                        <![CDATA[ The prime minister said they looked at the evidence and facts, and found Faishal's conduct fell short of standards. ]]>
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                        <![CDATA[ <img class="type:primaryImage" src="https://static.mothership.sg/1/2026/07/Article-Cover-Pic-2000-x-1050-2026-07-22T172240.929.jpg"/> <p><a href="https://bit.ly/3qgqzHg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img src="https://static.mothership.sg/1/2023/07/telegram-button.png" alt="Telegram" width="700" height="73" class="aligncenter wp-image-872229" /></a></p><p><a href="https://bit.ly/3KjTj94" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img src="https://static.mothership.sg/1/2023/08/wa-button.png" alt="Whatsapp" width="700" height="73" class="aligncenter wp-image-872230" /></a></p><p>When he learnt of Faishal Ibrahim’s interactions with a female member of the public, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong's first reaction was “disbelief and shock”.</p><p>He even suspected that the contents of the woman's email were fabricated.</p>
<p>PM Wong was commenting on the issue during a press conference on the Cabinet reshuffle on Jul. 22.</p><p>The former Acting Minister-in-Charge of Muslim Affairs and Senior Minister of State for Home Affairs had resigned after his interactions with the unnamed woman fell short of "standards".</p><p>He also relinquished his roles as a Member of Parliament (MP) for Marine Parade-Braddell Heights GRC, and as a People's Action Party (PAP) member.</p><iframe class='post-embed title='PM Wong in 'disbelief & shock' upon seeing Faishal's messages with woman, thought contents were fabricated' style='min-height: 350px;' clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);' src='/2026/07/faishal-ibrahim-resign/embed/' width='600' frameborder='0' marginwidth='0' marginheight='0' scrolling='no'></iframe><p><h2>'Very serious mistake'</h2></p><p>PM Wong said that they first learnt of the issue when the woman sent an email to the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), complaining about Faishal's interactions with her.</p><p>It was a very “detailed email”, containing screenshots and contents of the interaction, PM Wong explained.</p><p>“When I first saw it, my initial reaction was disbelief and shock. I thought that the contents were fabricated, but as it turns out, unfortunately, they were genuine, and the interactions did take place,” he said.</p><p>While he did not provide further details on the interactions in question, he stressed that Faishal had made a "very serious mistake", a fact which Faishal himself accepts.</p><p><h2>Consequences not overly harsh</h2></p><p>PM Wong also addressed a question on whether he felt the consequences were “overly harsh”.</p><p>This was in the light of recent online discourse, including a petition which called for PM Wong to reject the resignation.</p><p>It has since accumulated 1,215 signatures.</p><iframe class='post-embed title='PM Wong in 'disbelief & shock' upon seeing Faishal's messages with woman, thought contents were fabricated' style='min-height: 350px;' clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);' src='/2026/07/petition-faishal-ibrahim-lawrence-wong-muslim-affairs/embed/' width='600' frameborder='0' marginwidth='0' marginheight='0' scrolling='no'></iframe><p>"Let me put it this way," PM Wong said.</p><p>"First, Faishal himself, reflecting on the matter, realised that it was not tenable for him to continue as an office holder and as an MP."</p><p>While Faishal had explained that he was trying his best to manage what he felt was an awkward situation, he nonetheless accepted that his responses to her were "objectively speaking, questionable and inappropriate".</p><p><blockquote><p>"That's why he asked to stand down, and he asked and requested for privacy for himself and for his family, and we have respected that request as much as possible.”</p></blockquote></p><iframe class='post-embed title='PM Wong in 'disbelief & shock' upon seeing Faishal's messages with woman, thought contents were fabricated' style='min-height: 350px;' clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);' src='/2026/07/faishal-ibrahim-resign-family-privacy/embed/' width='600' frameborder='0' marginwidth='0' marginheight='0' scrolling='no'></iframe><p><h2>Not a private matter</h2></p><p>Following the matter, PM Wong said he had “tried [his] best” to see if there was a way for Faishal to continue in office regardless.</p><p>But it was not a "private matter between two private individuals and two consenting adults," he clarified.</p><p>“A complaint has been made against him; it has entered the public arena, and that's why we have to undertake this objectively, undergo a process where we listen to both parties, and we certainly took pains to listen to Faishal's explanations as well,” he said.</p><p>But after examining the evidence and the facts, it was clear that his conduct had “fallen short of the standards” that were expected of him.</p><p>As such, Faishal’s decision to resign was the “right course of action to take”, he said.</p><p>He also acknowledged that as the Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs, Faishal had certain expectations of him from the Malay-Muslim community.</p><p>But the same standards would be applied to every PAP MP in the “same way”, he said.</p><p><blockquote><p>"The code of conduct is not new. The standards are not new... Does it make it more challenging to attract people? Perhaps it does.</p><p>...I understand that, but we have to maintain the high standards. It is necessary in order... to uphold trust in our system."</p></blockquote></p><p><h2>Done good work, but no exceptions</h2></p><p>Calling the loss "difficult and painful", PM Wong said he understands the outpouring of support and sympathy for him from Singaporeans, and especially from the Malay-Muslim community.</p><p>He has "done good work wherever he went as MP and as office holder", and the incident does not diminish his contributions to Singapore over the past 20 years, he added.</p><p>However, PM Wong contended that making an exception for Faishal would only cause “more damage and harm” to Singapore.</p><p>“In the end, we look at the evidence. We have to do the right thing, and we have to continue to uphold the trust that Singaporeans have in our political system and in our public institutions," he said.</p><p><blockquote><p>"It's very sad. It's very unfortunate, but we have to move forward from here."</p></blockquote></p><p><h2>Related stories</h2></p><iframe class='post-embed title='PM Wong in 'disbelief & shock' upon seeing Faishal's messages with woman, thought contents were fabricated' style='min-height: 350px;' clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);' src='/2026/07/faishal-ibrahim-resignation-letter/embed/' width='600' frameborder='0' marginwidth='0' marginheight='0' scrolling='no'></iframe><iframe class='post-embed title='PM Wong in 'disbelief & shock' upon seeing Faishal's messages with woman, thought contents were fabricated' style='min-height: 350px;' clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);' src='/2026/07/shanmugam-faishal-ibrahim-resign/embed/' width='600' frameborder='0' marginwidth='0' marginheight='0' scrolling='no'></iframe><iframe class='post-embed title='PM Wong in 'disbelief & shock' upon seeing Faishal's messages with woman, thought contents were fabricated' style='min-height: 350px;' clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);' src='/2026/07/faishal-ibrahim-zaqy-mohamed-analysts/embed/' width='600' frameborder='0' marginwidth='0' marginheight='0' scrolling='no'></iframe></p> ]]>
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                    <title>S'pore Cabinet reshuffle 2026: All promotions & key changes at a glance</title>
                    <link>https://mothership.sg/2026/07/singapore-cabinet-reshuffle-2026/</link>
                    <pubDate>2026-07-22T18:00:20</pubDate>


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                        <![CDATA[ Xueting Wu ]]>
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                        <![CDATA[ New line-up. ]]>
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                        <![CDATA[ <img class="type:primaryImage" src="https://static.mothership.sg/1/2026/07/coverimage-2026-07-22T175845.953.png"/> <p><a href="https://bit.ly/3qgqzHg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img src="https://static.mothership.sg/1/2023/07/telegram-button.png" alt="Telegram" width="700" height="73" class="aligncenter wp-image-872229" /></a></p><p><a href="https://bit.ly/3KjTj94" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img src="https://static.mothership.sg/1/2023/08/wa-button.png" alt="Whatsapp" width="700" height="73" class="aligncenter wp-image-872230" /></a></p><p>Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has announced a new line-up for the Cabinet on Jul. 22.</p><p>This reshuffle sees five officeholders promoted, including two newly appointed, and several changes at the Minister of State (MOS) and Senior Minister of State (SMS) level.</p>
<p>The new appointees will be sworn in on Jul. 27, 2026.</p><p>"We are continuing our leadership transition with younger and newer members of the team taking on larger responsibilities," PM Wong said at the Jul. 22 press conference.</p><p><blockquote><p>"At the same time, we are maintaining continuity and experience in the core leadership team. This balance matters because Singapore needs both experienced leaders who steer through immediate challenges and a new generation ready to take us forward."</p></blockquote></p><p>During the press conference, PM Wong described it as a "renewal", sharing that "over time we will see more of the 5G emerge from this process".</p><p><h2>Promotions</h2></p><p><strong>Jeffrey Siow </strong>(previously Acting Minister for Transport and SMS for Finance) will be promoted to Minister for Transport and Second Minister for Finance.</p><p><strong>David Neo</strong> (previously Acting Minister for Culture, Community and Youth, and SMS for Education) will be promoted to Minister for Culture, Community and Youth, and Second Minister for Education.</p><p><strong>Sim Ann</strong> (previously SMS for Foreign and Home Affairs) will be promoted to Second Minister for Foreign Affairs, and Home Affairs.</p><p><strong>Jasmin Lau</strong> (previously MOS for Digital Development and Information, and Education) will be promoted to Acting Minister for Manpower and SMS for Digital Development and Information.</p><p><strong>Goh Pei Ming</strong> (previously MOS for Home Affairs, and Social and Family Development) will be promoted to SMS for Home Affairs, and Social and Family Development.</p><p><strong>Foo Cexiang</strong> will become MOS for Manpower, and Trade and Industry from Sep. 1, 2026.</p><p><strong>Shawn Loh</strong> will become MOS for Education, and Health from Jan. 1, 2027.</p><p><h2>Moves &amp; new appointments</h2></p><p><strong>K Shanmugam</strong> will become Senior Minister. He will also continue in his roles as Coordinating Minister for National Security, and Minister for Home Affairs.</p><p><strong>Tan See Leng</strong> will become Minister for Trade and Industry (Energy and Industry), and relinquish his role as Minister for Manpower.</p><p><strong>Ng Chee Meng</strong>, the Secretary-General of the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC), will become Minister in the Prime Minister's Office.</p><p><strong>Zaqy Mohamad</strong> was <a href="https://mothership.sg/2026/07/faishal-ibrahim-resign/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">appointed</a> Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs on Jul. 20. He will continue in his roles as SMS for Defence, and relinquish his role as SMS for Sustainability and the Environment.</p><p><strong>Alvin Tan</strong> will become MOS for Foreign Affairs. He will continue in his role as MOS for National Development, and relinquish his role as MOS for Trade and Industry.</p><p><strong>Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim</strong> will become MOS for Home Affairs. He will continue in his role as MOS for Foreign Affairs, and relinquish his role as MOS for Social and Family Development.</p><p><h2>Renaming of MTI</h2></p><p>The Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) will be renamed the Ministry of Energy, Trade and Industry from Oct. 1, 2026.</p><p>The new name reflects the ministry's growing focus on energy matters.</p><p>"Energy is becoming increasingly central to Singapore's economic competitiveness, industrial transformation, and long-term resilience," PM Wong explained at the press conference.</p><p><h2>Complete list of Cabinet appointments</h2></p><p><h3>Prime Minister's Office</h3></p><p>Prime Minister Lawrence Wong</p><p>Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong</p><p>Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong</p><p>Senior Minister K Shanmugam <span style="color: #ff0000;">[NEW]</span></p><p>Ministers: Indranee Rajah and Ng Chee Meng <span style="color: #ff0000;">[NEW]</span></p><p>Senior Minister of State: Desmond Tan</p><p><h3>Ministry of Culture, Community &amp; Youth</h3></p><p><strong>Minister: David Neo <span style="color: #ff0000;">[NEW]</span></strong></p><p>Senior Minister of State: Low Yen Ling</p><p>Ministers of State: Baey Yam Keng, Dinesh Vasu Dash</p><p>Senior Parliamentary Secretary: Goh Hanyan</p><p><h3>Ministry of Digital Development and Information</h3></p><p><strong>Minister: Josephine Teo</strong></p><p>Senior Ministers of State: Tan Kiat How, Jasmin Lau <span style="color: #ff0000;">[NEW]</span></p><p>Minister of State: Rahayu Mahzam</p><p><h3>Ministry of Defence</h3></p><p><strong>Minister: Chan Chun Sing</strong></p><p>Senior Minister of State: Zaqy Mohamad</p><p>Minister of State: Desmond Choo</p><p><h3>Ministry of Education</h3></p><p><strong>Minister: Desmond Lee</strong></p><p>Second Minister: David Neo <span style="color: #ff0000;">[NEW]</span></p><p>Senior Minister of State: Janil Puthucheary</p><p>Minister of State: Shawn Loh</p><p>Senior Parliamentary Secretary: Syed Harun Alhabsyi</p><p><h3>Ministry of Finance</h3></p><p><strong>Minister: Lawrence Wong</strong></p><p>Second Ministers: Indranee Rajah, Jeffrey Siow <span style="color: #ff0000;">[NEW]</span></p><p>Senior Parliamentary Secretary: Shawn Huang</p><p><h3>Ministry of Foreign Affairs</h3></p><p><strong>Minister: Vivian Balakrishnan</strong></p><p>Second Minister: Sim Ann <span style="color: #ff0000;">[NEW]</span></p><p>Ministers of State: Gan Siow Huang, Alvin Tan <span style="color: #ff0000;">[NEW]</span>, Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim</p><p><h3>Ministry of Health</h3></p><p><strong>Minister: Ong Ye Kung</strong></p><p>Senior Ministers of State: Tan Kiat How</p><p>Ministers of State: Rahayu Mahzam, Shawn Loh <span style="color: #ff0000;">[NEW]</span></p><p><h3>Ministry of Home Affairs</h3></p><p><strong>Minister: K Shanmugam</strong></p><p>Second Ministers: Edwin Tong, Sim Ann <span style="color: #ff0000;">[NEW]</span></p><p>Senior Minister of State: Goh Pei Meng <span style="color: #ff0000;">[NEW]</span></p><p>Minister of State: Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim <span style="color: #ff0000;">[NEW]</span></p><p><h3>Ministry of Law</h3></p><p><strong>Minister: Edwin Tong</strong></p><p>Senior Minister of State: Murali Pillai</p><p>Senior Parliamentary Secretary: Eric Chua</p><p><h3>Ministry of Manpower</h3></p><p><strong>Minister: Jasmin Lau (Acting Minister)<span> </span><span style="color: #ff0000;">[NEW]</span></strong></p><p>Minister of State: Dinesh Vasu Dash, Foo Cexiang <span style="color: #ff0000;">[NEW]</span></p><p>Senior Parliamentary Secretary: Shawn Huang</p><p><h3>Ministry of National Development</h3></p><p><strong>Minister: Chee Hong Tat </strong></p><p>Second Minister: Indranee Rajah</p><p>Senior Minister of State: Sun Xueling</p><p>Minister of State: Alvin Tan</p><p>Senior Parliamentary Secretary: Syed Harun Alhabsyi</p><p><h3>Ministry of Social and Family Development</h3></p><p><strong>Minister: Masagos Zulkifli</strong></p><p>Desmond Lee (i/c of Social Service Integration)</p><p>Ministers of State: Goh Pei Ming <span style="color: #ff0000;">[NEW]</span></p><p>Senior Parliamentary Secretary: Eric Chua</p><p><h3>Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment</h3></p><p><strong>Minister: Grace Fu</strong></p><p>Senior Minister of State: Janil Puthucheary</p><p>Senior Parliamentary Secretary: Goh Hanyan</p><p><h3>Ministry of Trade and Industry</h3></p><p><strong>Ministers: Gan Kim Yong (Trade), Tan See Leng (Energy &amp; Industry) <span style="color: #ff0000;">[NEW]</span></strong></p><p>Grace Fu (i/c of Trade Relations)</p><p>Senior Minister of State: Low Yen Ling</p><p>Minister of State: Gan Siow Huang, Foo Cexiang <span style="color: #ff0000;">[NEW]</span></p><p><h3>Ministry of Transport</h3></p><p><strong>Minister: Jeffrey Siow <span style="color: #ff0000;">[NEW]</span></strong></p><p>Senior Ministers of State: Sun Xueling, Murali Pillai</p><p>Minister of State: Baey Yam Keng</p><p><h3>Mayors</h3></p><p>Central: Denise Phua</p><p>North East: Baey Yam Keng</p><p>North West: Alex Yam</p><p>South East: Dinesh Vasu Dash</p><p>South West: Low Yen Ling</p></p> ]]>
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