Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will be visiting Brunei for an official visit from Nov 3 to 4 for the 11th Young Leaders' Programme (YLP). PM Wong, who was invited by Brunei's Crown Prince Al-Muhtadee Billah, also the Senior Minister at the Prime Minister's Office, will lead a delegation of Singapore political office-holders during the two-day visit.The visit will be PM Wong's second visit to Brunei as head of government, following his introductory visit in June 2024. The YLP, which started in 2013, is an annual exchange of visits that Singapore and Brunei take turns to host.«The annual YLP serves to build and deepen ties between the next generation of leaders. It reflects the strong commitment of both countries to enhance our special bilateral relationship. It also marks an opportunity to advance our partnership in areas of shared interest,» Singapore's Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said in a statement on Sunday (Nov 2).
The issue of race is never absent from politics and «harmony in Singapore cannot be left to chance or wishful thinking», said Senior Minister of State for Law and Transport Murali Pillai on Sunday (Nov 2).He was responding to a video posted by secretary-general of the Singapore Democratic Party (SDP) Chee Soon Juan on Oct 17.In his video, Chee alleged that policies made by the ruling People's Action Party (PAP) - indication of race on their National Registration Identity Cards (NRICs); establishment of ethnic-based self-help groups; and creation of the group representation constituency (GRC) - suggest that it was the PAP which has been engaging in race and identity politics.Chee's video was posted three days after Coordinating Minister for National Security and Minister for Home Affairs K Shanmugam delivered a ministerial statement on race and religion in parliament.
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Malawian engineer and Pan-Africanist Vitumbiko Mumba has called for a complete redesign of Malawi’s education curriculum, arguing that it fails to promote innovation, research, and problem-solving among the youth. Speaking after attending the Eastern Cape Higher Education Sector National Dialogue Launch hosted by Nelson Mandela University in South Africa, Mumba said Malawi’s education system remains […] The post Engineer Vitumbiko Mumba Calls for Overhaul of Malawi’s Education Curriculum appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.
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SEOUL – Singapore and South Korea have agreed to work more closely in a range of areas such as trade, sustainability and defence technology, as the two countries upgrade bilateral ties.On Nov 1, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung jointly launched a strategic partnership between the two countries at the presidential office in Seoul.The strategic partnership has eight agreements, including a pact to establish a green and digital shipping corridor where the two nations will collaborate to support the maritime sector’s transition to zero or near-zero greenhouse gas emission fuels and accelerate digitalisation.At a press conference following the launch, PM Wong noted that the upgrade of ties comes at a significant time, with Singapore and South Korea celebrating 50 years of diplomatic relations.When both sides established relations in 1975, the global economy was still recovering from deep turbulence. Yet South Korea and Singapore pressed on and emerged as “Asian Tigers”, he added.
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The Non Communicable Diseases Alliance Malawi (NCDAMW) has extended its breast cancer awareness sessions to secondary schools, with Nsaru and Kasiya Secondary Schools being the first beneficiaries of the initiative. The initiative is part of the breast cancer awareness month under the NCDs Advocacy Institute Accelerator Grant (2023–2026). The sessions are aimed at promoting early […] The post NCD Alliance Malawi extends breast cancer awareness to secondary schools appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.
A governance expert from the University of Malawi has clarified that President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika’s appointment of Felix Tambulasi as Commissioner General of the Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) is lawful and consistent with established corporate governance principles. The clarification follows claims circulating on social media suggesting that the appointment is illegal because the MRA […] The post Governance Expert Defends Legality of Tambulasi’s Appointment as MRA Commissioner General appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.
President Peter Mutharika has come under fierce criticism for unilaterally appointing new heads for two of Malawi’s most powerful institutions — the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) and the Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) — in what legal experts and governance advocates are calling a blatant violation of the law. The appointments of Gabriel Chembezi as ACB […] The post Mutharika Under Fire Over “Illegal” ACB, MRA Appointments appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.
Malawi stands once again at a dangerous crossroads — confronted by the resurgence of toxic, barbaric political narratives that threaten the very soul of our democracy. It is time to speak boldly and call out these destructive tendencies, especially those peddled by political operatives and leaders who thrive on division, hate, and intimidation. Every political […] The post Time to Confront Toxic Narratives and Uphold Justice in Malawi appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.
United Democratic Front (UDF) president Atupele Muluzi has expressed sorrow and solidarity with the people of Tanzania following deadly clashes between protesters and security forces, urging restraint, dialogue, and respect for democratic freedoms in the neighbouring nation. In a heartfelt message posted on his official social media platforms, Muluzi said his “heart is heavy” as […] The post Atupele Muluzi Expresses Solidarity with Tanzania Amid Deadly Protests appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.
