Daily briefing: Wijeysingha issues apology over defamatory allegations

The SDP treasurer had been asked to pay for the damage and distress caused.

  • Vincent Wijeysingha of the Singapore Democratic Party has apologised to acting Minister for Manpower and Senior Minister of National Development Tan Chuan-Jin for allegations made against him. Read more about it here.
  • Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon announced new initiatives, including reform efforts when the court handles family disputes. Find out more here.
  • Naval serviceman Jason Chee can now breathe on his own following a horrific accident last month. See the story here.
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