Ng Chee Meng addresses Su Haijin photo, controversial MOE dialogue; asks not to be given govt role | Reports of ERP hikes from June fake: LTA

Plus: Ong Ye Kung, Chee Hong Tat don't know Fujian gang member Su Haijin personally — Statement | If this e-mail is not displayed properly, click here. TUESDAY, MAY 06 2025 Nikki Diane De Guzman Assistant Newsletter Editor Good evening, Labour chief Ng Chee Meng has apologised after criticisms against him – concerning an incident in a dialogue hosted by the Ministry of Education – surfaced, and has asked Prime Minister Lawrence Wong not to assign him any position in the Government. He also addressed a photo that has surfaced of him with Su Haijin, who was later convicted of money laundering. His statement follows one from the press secretaries of Health Minister Ong Ye Kung and Transport Minister Chee Hong Tat, addressing pictures circulating online showing both ministers at dinners where Su was present. Catch up on the news that matters, any time. Join ST's WhatsApp channel. Singapore Ng Chee Meng addresses Su Haijin photo, controversial MOE dialogue; asks not to be given govt role Mr Ng, who was elected as MP for Jalan Kayu SMC on May 3, said PM Wong has agreed to consider his request not to be given a government role. Singapore Ong Ye Kung, Chee Hong Tat don't know Fujian gang member Su Haijin personally: Statement The statement came after photos of the ministers at dinners where Su was present were circulated. Business Singdollar closes in on 10-year high as Trump tariff turmoil saps US dollar dominance The local currency was trading at 1.2964 per USD at 9.30am on May 6, up 4.6 per cent to date in 2025. Singapore Climate action leaning towards more global collaboration over the years: SM Teo Singapore will continue to pursue partnerships to tackle climate change, he said. Singapore Reports of ERP hikes from June fake: LTA LTA has not announced the ERP rates for June. Singapore Application for direct school admission to secondary schools, JCs open from May 7 Early Admission Exercise for ITE starts on May 20, while the exercise for polytechnics starts on June 2. Singapore GE2025 in low-res: A look back at the Singapore election through an old digicam There's a kind of beauty in the slowness of a point-and-shoot digital camera, says ST's Shintaro Tay. World 'Respect for American and Asian values': Trump admin makes case for Anji Sinha as envoy to S'pore The Senate Committee on Foreign Relations will hold a hearing to confirm the nominee. Singapore Reformative training for NSF man who owned and traded sexually explicit videos of children The prosecutor said the man lacked remorse and acceptance of responsibility for the offence. Life Dignity and purpose: What having a job means for those with dementia Dementia advocates and employers share how they help people with cognitive impairment stay at work. If you received this newsletter from someone, sign up here to get daily updates right in your inbox! If you have any feedback, please drop us an e-mail at st-newsletters@sph.com.sg Sign up for more free newsletters from The Straits Times here. Manage subscription here.