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Jean Iau
Senior Reporter, Asia
Jean Iau writes for the Asia desk, covering politics, law and security-related issues in Singapore. She began her journalism career in 2019 at The Straits Times where she covered breaking news, crime and politics. She has a Masters Degree in Socio-Cultural Anthropology from Durham University.
Jean Iau writes for the Asia desk, covering politics, law and security-related issues in Singapore. She began her journalism career in 2019 at The Straits Times where she covered breaking news, crime and politics. She has a Masters Degree in Socio-Cultural Anthropology from Durham University.
Areas of Expertise:
Singapore politics, court reportingLanguages Spoken:
English, Mandarin
The championships are being hosted in Southeast Asia for the first time and officials want it to leave a lasting legacy.
At a Senate hearing, Duckworth chides Anjani Sinha, Donald Trump’s pick as ambassador to Singapore, for his ignorance of the city state.
Athletes from China were tested 8.8 times on average this year, in lead-up to World Aquatics Championships starting in Singapore on Friday.
Anjani Sinha has drawn online backlash for fumbling his responses to Thai-American Senator Tammy Duckworth.
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Great Eastern’s suspension of pre-treatment approval for admission to two Mount Elizabeth hospitals has sparked a debate on cost management.
Capital market services firms and a trust company also faced hefty penalties for their inadequate anti-money laundering measures.
Clause positioning homosexuality as a crime alongside paedophilia and incest ‘has no place in a post-377A Singapore’, actor and blogger say.
Singapore Trade Minister Gan Kim Yong raises the possibility at a forum of bringing Indonesia ‘to this equation’, pointing to the Batam, Bintan and Karimun island grouping.
Veteran newspaper editor Cheong Yip Seng’s new memoir outlines Lee’s diplomatic skill with China that earned him Beijing’s enduring trust.
Johor’s transport officers have set up a roadblock at the immigration checkpoint and issued fines to errant motorists.
Saga involving three students accused of academic misconduct reveals gaps in universities’ dispute resolution processes, observers say.
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong’s message reflects Asean’s efforts to reduce hostility and reinvest in international frameworks.
HMS Prince of Wales’ decision to dock at Marina Bay aims to boost public outreach, showcase Britain’s influence as a global power, analysts say.
There have already been 72 reported incidents this year, surpassing the 62 recorded in all of last year.
The prime minister said that trade-reliant Malaysia was ‘pragmatic’ in its policies and open to all.
The outrage directed at Minister of State Gan Siow Huang over a simple, missed gesture echoes a similar incident decades ago that cost a party predecessor dearly.
The low-cost arm of Australian airline Qantas says it will shut down next month due to rising operating costs and competition.
Pink Dot says the time capsule, to be opened in 2050, aims to serve as ‘a reminder of the strength and resilience that comes from love’.
His case marked the first prosecution of its kind since Singapore’s independence in 1965.
Chan Chun Sing told the Shangri-La Dialogue that Beijing should also understand how the rest of the world ‘perceives’ the superpower.
Defence chief Chan Chun Sing urges dialogue to boost ‘clarity’ of intentions, says Singapore remains open, inclusive platform for frank discussions.
French president calls on world leaders to be consistent and form a coalition with a rules-based order during keynote address at Singapore forum.
Hegseth also met Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue to discuss US-Singapore security cooperation.
Correction orders against misinformation are issued in the ‘public interest’ under the Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act.
The inclusion of Australia’s F-35s and a UK carrier in this year’s Five Power Defence Arrangements is expected to enhance regional defence readiness.
The quartet will play two shows at Singapore’s National Stadium on November 29 and 30 as part of their ‘Deadline’ world tour.
High property costs and cultural norms keep many Singaporeans living with parents, as singles face challenges buying homes as adults.
Analysts cite moves including Masagos Zulkifli handing over his minister-in-charge of Muslim affairs role and the omission of Ng Chee Meng.
When asked about Ng Chee Meng, PM Lawrence Wong says the absence of a labour chief in his cabinet is a ‘temporary arrangement’.
