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Independent Singapore
3 days ago
- Business
- Independent Singapore
PAP's Goh Pei Ming is one of the highest election spenders with over S$100K spent, despite getting into Parliament by walkover
SINGAPORE: People's Action Party (PAP) candidate Goh Pei Ming has emerged as the top spender in the first tranche of declared expenses from the 2025 General Election, chalking up S$104,085 on his campaign alone. His spending, more than four times the average of S$25,285 among the 35 candidates who have submitted returns so far, places him well above the rest in a disclosure exercise meant to ensure transparency in political financing. According to figures published by the Elections Department (ELD) on May 28, more than half of Mr Goh's declared expenditure went to non-online election advertising, such as physical banners, posters, pamphlets, and other ground campaign materials. Mr Goh, a former Chief of Staff in the Singapore Armed Forces, contested under the PAP banner in the Marine Parade–Braddell Heights GRC. His team was the only one to win by walkover on Nomination Day, meaning they were elected uncontested. Despite not having to campaign against opposing parties in the polls, the team collectively spent S$388,756 on election-related activities, among the highest totals submitted so far in this year's election cycle. All candidates are required under Singapore law to submit a declaration of their election spending and donations by June 16, as part of efforts to ensure transparency and accountability in political financing. While campaign advertising remained the largest category of expenditure across all submissions, the amount spent by Mr Goh and his team stands out, particularly given the uncontested nature of their win. The remaining 176 candidates who participated in GE2025 have either not yet submitted their returns or are awaiting publication in the Government Gazette. The ELD has made the available declarations accessible via its online portal for public inspection using Singpass credentials.
CNA
3 days ago
- General
- CNA
Residents evacuated after fire breaks out at Ubi coffee shop
SINGAPORE: Residents of a Housing Board block at Ubi Avenue 1 were evacuated late Friday (May 30) after a fire broke out, with some people reporting an explosion. The incident happened at Block 301, Ubi Avenue 1, where some residents were evacuated as a safety precaution. According to a volunteer at the Residents Network at Ubi Blk 318, Mr Shawn Ho, the fire started in the coffee shop at the base of Block 301. Member of Parliament of Marine Parade-Braddell Heights GRC Faishal Ibrahim said in a Facebook post that the fire was put out swiftly by the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF). He said that 76 residents were evacuated. A resident, who identified herself as Ms Ng, said her flat was hit by a blackout at about 11.45pm. She told CNA: "We felt calm because we didn't see any flames, we just saw a big cloud of smoke coming from the coffeeshop area." 'Before the explosion, we already heard the siren.' Another resident, Mr Zulkifli, said he was in his kitchen when he smelled the smoke. "When I went down, there was still no fire. Shortly after, there was a small fire, and a big fire, and then an explosion. The whole block tripped after that," he said. Residents at Touch Ubi hostel, a residential training hostel for adults with mild intellectual disabilities located next to the coffeeshop, were evacuated as well. Ms Irene Nant, a hostel employee, said there were three care staff members and six residents at the hostel. She said the residents were woken up by care staff at 11.45pm and the emergency light in the room was switched on. Smoke was also spotted outside the hostel. Said Ms Nant: 'The safety of our clients is the first priority and I felt scared and worried.' 'We're feeling relieved that we got all our clients downstairs. At least we're all safe,' she added. At about 1.40am, some residents were told by the Singapore Civil Defence Force that they could return to their flats, and unit numbers were read out. Assoc Prof Faishal was at the scene after he was alerted to the incident close to midnight. "These are my residents and I think given the opportunity to come and also help out to meet their needs, it's very critical," he said.
Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Seaside town dubbed ‘one of the best places to live' set for £7.8m revamp as major tourist attraction is transformed
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A MAJOR seaside town is set to undergo a £7.8 million refurbishment. The tourist hub has been dubbed 'one of the best places to live' and will reopen one of its major attractions on Saturday. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 East Lindsey District Council has launched a major rennovation project Credit: Alamy 3 The plans will see the reopening of a major water park Credit: East Lindsey District Council 3 A children's play ground is being opened near the water park Credit: East Lindsey District Council Sutton on Sea in Lincolnshire has earmarked £7.8 million in order to restore its tourist attractions. A staggering £524,000 of that fund was poured into the local Maple Leaf Pool which first closed in 2023. The huge cash injection has seen the park refitted with new interactive water features. However, the final cost was £124,000 over budget, with East Lindsey District Council blaming the eyewatering spend on a new underground filtration system. The council also blamed a rise in the price of materials and labour. A new children's play area and a tennis court has also been built, alongside the renovations, and all three attractions will open on Saturday. Ahead of the opening, Councillor Martin Foster said: "The pool has been a part of the history of Sutton on Sea, and we're pleased to see that it's going to be open for people to come along and enjoy." The Maple Leaf Pool was first opened in 1954 and was a gift from the Canadian Kin Clubs. It was opened shortly after the North Seas floods of 1953. The rest of the £7.8 million is being funnelled into redeveloping the rest of Sutton on Sea. Trendy English seaside town has rooftop bar that 'feels like the Med' Named the Seaview Colonnade project, the Council's plan will see the redevelopment of the Colonnade and Pleasure Gardens. This will involve a brand new pavilion, which will have an on-site cafe, restaurant and exhibition place. Martin has confirmed that the council hopes to open the facility during the summer. Sutton-on-Sea was named as one of the "best places to live" by the Sunday Times last year, in a huge boost for the town. The news comes after another seaside town announced a major renovation project. Once dubbed 'the worst place on Earth', Southend-on-Sea has seen several huge redevelopments in recent months. Over £16 million will be poured into the town, with the bulk of the money going towards the development of Leigh Port and a Marine Parade. Ahead of the developments, Labour's cabinet member for climate, environment and waste said she is working hard to ensure that costs are kept down. Lydia Hyde said: "We're continuing to work with key partners to make sure the project protects our environment and is delivered in a cost-effective way."
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Seaside town dubbed ‘one of the best places to live' set for £7.8m revamp as major tourist attraction is transformed
A MAJOR seaside town is set to undergo a £7.8 million refurbishment. The tourist hub has been Advertisement 3 East Lindsey District Council has launched a major rennovation project Credit: Alamy 3 The plans will see the reopening of a major water park Credit: East Lindsey District Council 3 A children's play ground is being opened near the water park Credit: East Lindsey District Council Sutton on Sea in Lincolnshire has earmarked £7.8 million in order to restore its tourist attractions. A staggering £524,000 of that fund was poured into the local Maple Leaf Pool which first closed in 2023. The huge cash injection has seen the park refitted with new interactive water features. However, the final cost was £124,000 over budget, with East Lindsey District Council blaming the eyewatering spend on a new underground filtration system. Advertisement Read More on Seaside Towns The council also blamed a rise in the price of materials and labour. A new children's play area and a tennis court has also been built, alongside the renovations, and all three attractions will open on Saturday. Ahead of the opening, Councillor Martin Foster said: "The pool has been a part of the history of Sutton on Sea, and we're pleased to see that it's going to be open for people to come along and enjoy." The Maple Leaf Pool was first opened in 1954 and was a gift from the Advertisement Most read in News Travel It was opened shortly after the North Seas floods of 1953. The rest of the £7.8 million is being funnelled into redeveloping the rest of Sutton on Sea. Trendy English seaside town has rooftop bar that 'feels like the Med' Named the This will involve a brand new pavilion, which will have an on-site cafe, restaurant and exhibition place. Advertisement Martin has confirmed that the council hopes to open the facility during the summer. Sutton-on-Sea was named as one of the "best places to live" by the Sunday Times last year, in a huge boost for the town. The news comes after another seaside town Once dubbed 'the worst place on Earth', Advertisement Over £16 million will be poured into the town, with the bulk of the money going towards the development of Leigh Port and a Marine Parade. Ahead of the developments, Labour's cabinet member for climate, environment and waste said she is working hard to ensure that costs are kept down. Lydia Hyde said: "We're continuing to work with key partners to make sure the project protects our environment and is delivered in a cost-effective way."
Malay Mail
4 days ago
- Business
- Malay Mail
PAP's Marine Parade team splurged RM1.28m on Singapore polls campaign despite walkover, seven candidates spent nothing
SINGAPORE, May 30 – The People's Action Party's (PAP) Marine Parade-Braddell Heights team spent S$388,756 (RM1.28 million) during the recent general election, despite winning uncontested, according to the Elections Department's website. CNA reported that the five-member team was among the first 35 candidates to declare their expenses for the May 3 election, and the first group from PAP to do so. Marine Parade-Braddell Heights candidate Goh Pei Ming was the top spender with S$104,085, of which S$52,650 went to non-online advertisements. Former MacPherson MP Tin Pei Ling spent S$84,128. Rounding out the team were Speaker of Parliament Seah Kian Peng (S$74,693), new MP Diana Pang (S$74,437), and former Nee Soon MP Faishal Ibrahim (S$51,413), with the majority of their expenses directed at posters and flyers. Among their materials was a 48-page constituency plan brochure featuring Dr Tan See Leng, who switched to contest Chua Chu Kang Group Representative Constituency (GRC) in a last-minute change from his 2020 Marine Parade candidacy. Candidates must declare their expenses by June 16 to ensure transparency, with limits raised from S$4 to S$5 per elector to adjust for inflation. The Progress Singapore Party (PSP) reported strong early spending, with ten of its 13 candidates each spending over S$30,000. Leong Mun Wai led the party's spending at S$36,041 for his West Coast-Jurong West campaign. Independent candidates Jeremy Tan and Darryl Lo spent S$16,075 and S$12,213 respectively, with Tan allocating more than half to his solo rally. Red Dot United's (RDU) Kala Manickam recorded S$1,365 in disputed claims, covering food, transport, and flyer costs, which she paid out-of-pocket due to a lack of donations. RDU said its election expense processes followed electoral regulations. Disputed claims arise when an election agent does not settle a candidate's expenses within 28 days. Lower spenders included RDU's Ben Puah, who declared S$109 in expenses and S$280 in non-recordable donations, and the People's Power Party's Samuel Lee, who spent S$100. Seven candidates reported spending nothing at all, including members from RDU, the Singapore Democratic Party, the Singapore Democratic Alliance, and the Singapore People's Party.
