Former Chinese Premier Li Keqiang Dies of Sudden Heart Attack at 68

Former Chinese Premier Li Keqiang passed away at the age of 68 due to a sudden heart attack while in Shanghai. He served as premier for a decade, under President Xi Jinping, before retiring in March 2023. Li was a well-educated economist and was once considered a top contender for Communist Party leadership but saw a diminishing role in recent years. He is known for the "Five-points to one Line" project, where he linked up Dalian and Dandong, as well as a series of other ports into a comprehensive network to improve trade flow.

In 2020, he raised awareness about income inequality in China by stating that over 600 million people earned less than the equivalent of SGD$200 per month. What are your thoughts? You may post anonymously below.

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PM Lawrence Wong Declares War on Vapes and Kpods in Singapore

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced on 17 August 2025 that Singapore will take much tougher action against vaping, treating it as a serious drug issue with stiffer penalties. While vaping has been banned since 2018, illegal imports continue, often containing harmful substances like etomidate. The government plans to impose harsher fines, jail time, and mandatory rehabilitation for offenders, while providing addiction support for users. A nationwide enforcement campaign will target schools, tertiary institutions, and national service personnel. Recent measures include reclassifying etomidate under the Misuse of Drugs Act, collaboration between HSA and Hong Kong authorities, and hiring investigators to crack down on Kpods. The public can report vaping offences via hotline or online, and those seeking help to quit will not face penalties. Authorities aim to combine education, enforcement, and rehabilitation to curb vaping and protect young people in Singapore.

Next Generation ERP Singapore

Authorized car distributors in Singapore will begin installing onboard units (OBUs) for the new satellite-based Electronic Road Pricing system, ERP 2.0, starting with fleet vehicles in November. Private vehicles will follow in batches, with completion expected by the end of 2025. Motor dealerships have been involved in planning the OBU installation, and the three-piece OBU set will be provided to motorists for free during the installation period. Motorists can choose to install or not install the touchscreen display. The Land Transport Authority (LTA) aims to streamline the process, and it has no immediate plans to introduce distance-based charging with ERP 2.0. During the transition, the existing ERP charging method will remain in place. What are your thoughts? You may post anonymously below. Here are some of Social Media users' top comments:

Adam Road Car Fire, Petrol Station Probe & Tanjong Pagar Vice Crackdown

On January 4 2026, a dramatic road accident on Adam Road resulted in a vehicle fire and significant damage to public utility equipment. At approximately 3:50 PM, a car driven by a 27-year-old woman was travelling towards Lornie Highway when it is believed to have self-skidded near the slip road to Arcadia Road. The vehicle crashed directly into gas equipment located on the side of the road, causing the equipment to become dislodged. The impact triggered a fire that quickly involved both the car and the gas infrastructure. The Singapore Civil Defence Force was alerted at 3:55 PM and deployed two water jets to extinguish the blaze. Due to the involvement of gas equipment, SP Group officers were called to the scene to safely isolate the gas supply. The driver and her 30-year-old female passenger remained conscious and were transported to Tan Tock Seng Hospital for medical attention. Police investigations into the cause of the accident and the subsequent fire are ongoing. Earlier the...

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