Minister Edwin Tong warned that rolling back diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs will deepen divisions and exacerbate inequality, as seen in the US under the Trump administration. Major corporations like Pepsi and Google have scaled back DEI references, risking the progress made in promoting equality globally. In Singapore, efforts to build a fairer and more inclusive society continue, with improvements in gender equality and digital inclusion.
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Driver who left fatally injured cyclist on grass patch after collision gets jail, driving ban
A driver, Chua Kun Yang, was sentenced to 1 year and 5 months in prison for leaving the scene of an accident that resulted in the death of cyclist Lee Lian Kuang. Chua, who failed to yield at a zebra crossing, initially moved the injured man but left before calling for help, leading to Lee's death from severe injuries. In addition to his prison sentence, Chua received an eight-year driving ban after pleading guilty to...
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