Singaporean ministers K. Shanmugam and Tan See Leng have been awarded S$145,000 each in legal costs following their successful libel suit against Bloomberg. The total amount awarded to them for legal expenses is US$113,000 per minister.
Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong stated that no exception could be made for Faishal over his resignation, emphasizing that the same standards apply to all People's Action Party (PAP) Members of Parliament. Minister K. Shanmugam added that Faishal's online replies were 'objectively inappropriate and questionable' and that he was given a fair hearing.
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Three Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) from the AIADMK party have resigned and joined Vijay's TVK party, marking a significant setback for AIADMK. Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has criticized TVK, while AIADMK leader EPS has alleged a pre-planned conspiracy and horse-trading.
Rival factions within the AIADMK party have gone into a huddle, with Shanmugam stating they will not return to the headquarters until they receive justice.
The AIADMK party has removed rival faction leaders, including SP Velumani and C Ve Shanmugam, from their party posts. This decision follows a pro-Vijay vote and indicates internal power struggles within the party.
The AIADMK party is experiencing a deepening internal conflict, with senior leaders C Ve Shanmugam and S P Velumani holding separate meetings with MLAs, reportedly gaining significant support, while a separate district secretaries meeting also took place.
Singapore's Home Team is embarking on a technological advancement initiative, including the development of a space satellite, humanoid robots, and artificial intelligence. The first satellite is slated for launch in 2029, primarily to detect hazardous gas plumes.
Singapore's Coordinating Minister for National Security K Shanmugam stated that no one can impose tolls or selectively decide whose ships get access to global straits, emphasizing the importance of navigational rights.
A lawyer representing Bloomberg has issued a denial, stating that an article published by the outlet concerning Good Class Bungalows (GCBs) did not specifically target Singaporean minister K. Shanmugam.
Singapore's Minister for Home Affairs and Law, K. Shanmugam, stated that the Amos Yee case demonstrates Singapore's commitment to applying its laws fairly and evenly. His comments emphasize the consistent enforcement of legal principles in the country.
Terry Xu, editor of The Online Citizen (TOC), has been ordered to pay S$420,000 for defaming ministers K Shanmugam and Tan See Leng in an article about Good Class Bungalows, with the judge finding the material was published recklessly.
CPI(M) leader Shanmugam stated that if the Congress and DMDK parties are allocated more seats, his party, CPI(M), should also receive its fair share in the DMK-led alliance for the upcoming elections, having already conveyed their stance to the seat-sharing committee.
Singapore's Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam stated that the man responsible for a video showing him stepping on the Quran is likely mentally unwell and has a history of similar acts. Police will interview him as he is currently overseas.
CPI(M) leader Shanmugam has expressed doubts about AIADMK's role in the NDA's seat-sharing discussions for the Tamil Nadu Assembly election, noting that some alliance parties indicated they would only negotiate with the BJP.
Singapore's Coordinating Minister for National Security K Shanmugam announced that the country will take action against citizens who fight overseas in foreign causes, emphasizing the importance of racial and religious harmony.
Singapore's Internal Security Department (ISD) has detained three self-radicalized youths, two of whom had planned attacks on schools in the country. Senior Minister Shanmugam addressed the challenge of balancing security with free movement in schools following these plots.
Singapore's Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam and Manpower Minister Tan See Leng commented on the High Court's ruling in a defamation case involving Bloomberg and The New York Times, emphasizing that freedom of expression does not cover false, defamatory allegations.
A rival faction within the AIADMK, led by senior leaders C Ve Shanmugam and SP Velumani, is seeking the disqualification of EPS as an MLA, claiming they hold the majority of the party's 47 MLAs.
India's AIADMK party is experiencing internal turmoil as Edappadi Palaniswami and rebel leader C Ve Shanmugam exchange accusations of anti-party activities. Palaniswami has removed several leaders, including Shanmugam and S P Velumani, for allegedly supporting a rival government.
Actor-politician Vijay met with AIADMK 'rebels' as a rival faction leader, Shanmugam, expressed readiness to support TVK, while AIADMK asserted party unity behind Edappaddi K Palaniswami.
Singapore's Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) has issued an advisory to telecommunication companies, highlighting the sector as a "high-value target" for cyber attackers and emphasizing the urgent risks posed by frontier AI. Firms are urged to implement protective measures.
Bloomberg's lawyer has challenged Singapore's K. Shanmugam to specify the falsehoods in an article he deemed 'completely false,' with Shanmugam stating the article omitted details on Singapore’s strict anti-money laundering checks in property transactions.
Singaporean minister K. Shanmugam alleges that Bloomberg lied to his press secretary and states that the news agency's failure to remove an article constitutes grounds for aggravated damages in their ongoing legal dispute.
Singapore's Coordinating Minister for National Security stated that while no drastic energy measures are yet needed due to long-term strategy, citizens should be prepared for potential disruptions to food supply due to the Middle East conflict.
Singapore has not yet implemented measures to curb fuel and energy use despite the ongoing Middle East conflict, according to Minister Shanmugam, as the nation manages the conflict's impact.
Singapore's Coordinating Minister for National Security K Shanmugam stated that Singapore is increasingly observing individuals from different parts of Malaysian society attempting to intervene in its politics and policies, citing a Malaysian activist who was refused entry for inciting law-breaking and violence.
The Madras High Court has issued an interim injunction preventing the chairperson of Bahwan CyberTek from implementing a 'settlement agreement' in a $76-million loss case. The injunction was granted following a civil suit filed by the group’s former CEO, Durgaprasad Shanmugam.
Action will be taken against any Singaporean who fights overseas in foreign causes, Coordinating Minister for National Security K Shanmugam has said, emphasising the importance of racial and religious harmony in maintaining peace in Singapore.
He also noted the critical role of religious and community leaders who help set the tone for harmony in Singapore.
Shanmugam, who is also Minister for Home Affairs, was speaking at a fast-breaking session co-organised by Khadijah Mosque and the Religiou...
Singapore's Coordinating Minister K Shanmugam emphasized the need to seriously address lawyer attrition concerns, acknowledging the demanding nature of the profession but condemning poor supervision, harassment, and unreasonable treatment.
A Singapore court has ordered Bloomberg and one of its reporters to pay S$230,000 each in damages to two Singaporean ministers, K. Shanmugam and Tan See Leng, in a defamation case. The ministers stated they would donate the awarded damages to charity, emphasizing the lawsuit was to protect integrity.
A faction within India's AIADMK party, led by Shanmugam-Velumani, is seeking the disqualification of Palaniswami and others for allegedly defying the party whip during a trust vote.
AIADMK leader CV Shanmugam criticized party chief Edappadi K Palaniswami, alleging continuous electoral setbacks since he assumed leadership after Jayalalithaa's death, following Shanmugam's removal from party posts.
Terry Xu of The Online Citizen (TOC) has been ordered to pay over S$154,000 in costs and disbursements to ministers K Shanmugam and Tan See Leng, in addition to the S$420,000 previously awarded for defamation.
Singapore's Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam stated that the country will regulate the sale of blind boxes and trading card packs, but sellers will not be required to open sealed boxes and sell individual items.
The Bloomberg reporter Low De Wei maintained that he had no agenda against the ministers, adding that he does not go to bed thinking about bringing Mr Shanmugam down.
Singaporean minister K. Shanmugam has alleged that Bloomberg had an agenda to publish news about his Good Class Bungalow sale, claiming the media outlet was "laying a trap" by seeking his comment.
Singaporean cabinet ministers K. Shanmugam and Tan See Leng have appeared in court to begin their defamation lawsuit against financial news outlet Bloomberg and one of its reporters over an article concerning their personal property transactions.
Singapore's Homefront Crisis Ministerial Committee is tackling the energy crisis and wider supply shocks stemming from the Middle East conflict, including "inevitable" price increases for food and other products.
AIADMK MP C.Ve. Shanmugam has ignited controversy after making derogatory remarks about a female actor during a protest in Villupuram, drawing sharp backlash from various political parties.
A survey in Singapore indicates growing public support for the mandatory death penalty for trafficking significant amounts of drugs, with authorities noting a substantial reduction in drug abusers since the 1990s.
Ministers K Shanmugam and Tan See Leng are in court seeking damages from Terry Xu of TOC over an article concerning Good Class Bungalows. Xu, who relocated to Taiwan, did not appear.
CPI(M) leader P. Shanmugam expressed confidence that the DMK will disprove claims that it cannot win consecutive terms in the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly election, with CPI(M) seeking a two-digit number of seats in alliance talks.