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
Calling the US Pacific strategy a ‘game of bluff’, Clark urges Wellington to defend its independent foreign policy tradition.
The money will help co-fund at least 1,000 internships under the Financial Sector Technology and Innovation Scheme to build young talent.
The plan to merge three islands could be another example of nature, memory and maritime heritage giving way to development, activists say.
Analysts say nuclear could be one of Singapore’s options when planning the new island and its supporting infrastructure.
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Some parents and experts have welcomed the new measures, but say career, housing and time concerns remain unaddressed.
The government will fully bear the bill for increasing childcare leave for Singaporean parents, instead of co-sharing it with employers.
Likie Low’s playlist at Tomorrowland wove Singapore train announcements and bird calls together with electronic dance music.
Singaporeans have largely moved on from the long-running saga involving the WP chief due to ‘political fatigue’, analysts say.
The creator behind the short video, Bersama Majulah, stresses that the ‘soul of the work’ is written by humans.
The engraved ‘SM Lee Kuan Yew’ Montblanc fountain pen was previously estimated to be worth several thousand dollars at a 2003 auction.
Singapore concertgoers urge leniency for the band’s pro-Palestine acts on stage but lawyers say that a line has to be drawn.
Observers say boosting relationships, digital literacy and emotional resilience can help young people better reject violent ideologies.
NHB will assess how the site can be developed even as Lee Hsien Yang says ‘no amount of sophistry’ can disguise his father’s demolition wish.
Private home owners can now buy public resale flats without delay, aimed at boosting a sluggish market after months of slow growth.
Rasidah Caudal tells This Week in Asia she has filed a complaint with Singapore’s Online Safety Commission and intends to take police action.
PM Lawrence Wong sheds further light on how accusations against Faishal had to be investigated as a public matter after an email complaint.
Coordinating Minister for National Security K Shanmugam is promoted to senior minister, among other key changes.
Analysts say the prime minister had to act quickly in case of leaks and be sensitive to the Muslim community’s reaction.
Faishal, who is married with two children, was acting minister of Muslim affairs and senior minister of state for home affairs.
A new study has proposed measures to help Singapore businesses seize opportunities from the cross-border link, set to open in 2027.
Singapore’s president, in Kuala Lumpur at the invitation of Malaysia’s king, says both nations need each other in a troubled world.
The judge found the defendants had acted with malice in the article mentioning the ministers’ personal property deals.
Progress Singapore Party and People’s Power Party have been hit by leadership resignations after poor showings at last year’s poll.
Co-founder Marcus Tan says he is ‘excited about the growth ahead’ as years of investment in user experience begin to pay off.
With babies in short supply and its birth rate tanking, the city state is weighing a future of robots and immigrants.
The upgrade aims to create ‘the next generation of world-class experiences’ while staying true to the island’s unique identity.
It would be in the interest of all political parties to focus on economic issues affecting citizens, analysts say.
Analysts point to laws that empower employers over migrant workers, who could face job loss and repatriation in any wage dispute.
The Workers’ Party chief defeated a challenge from 25 cadre members demanding his resignation for breaching its constitution.
