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                    <title>'Don't just throw the baby out with the bathwater': Vivian Balakrishnan on maintaining international laws despite need for global reforms</title>
                    <link>https://mothership.sg/2026/09/vivian-unga-2026-wrap-up-interview/</link>
                    <pubDate>2026-09-27T13:12:54</pubDate>


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                        <![CDATA[ Constance Tan ]]>
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                        <![CDATA[ His remarks came against a backdrop of ongoing international conflicts discussed at this year's UNGA. ]]>
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                        <![CDATA[ <img class="type:primaryImage" src="https://static.mothership.sg/1/2026/09/photo_2026-09-27-12.55.14.jpeg"/> <p><a href="https://bit.ly/3qgqzHg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img src="https://static.mothership.sg/1/2023/07/telegram-button.png" alt="Telegram" width="700" height="73" class="aligncenter wp-image-872229" /></a></p><p><a href="https://bit.ly/3KjTj94" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img src="https://static.mothership.sg/1/2023/08/wa-button.png" alt="Whatsapp" width="700" height="73" class="aligncenter wp-image-872230" /></a></p><p>The formula that has brought the world relative peace and prosperity for more than eight decades must be preserved, despite a need for institutional reforms, said Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan.</p><p>Speaking in his wrap-up interview in New York City after delivering Singapore's <a href="https://mothership.sg/2026/09/greater-safety-security-ai-singapore-un/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">national statement</a> at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Sep. 26, he added that small and medium states like Singapore can do their part in reminding big powers that it is "actually in their own interest" to operate in accordance with the international law.</p>
<p>In his speech to the UN earlier, Vivian had called for the reform of existing multilateral institutions like the UN itself.</p><p><span>“We need a more flexible coalition of states and partners who are willing and able to move forward, whilst remaining open to others to join when they are ready,” he said.</span></p><iframe class='post-embed title=''Don't just throw the baby out with the bathwater': Vivian Balakrishnan on maintaining international laws despite need for global reforms' style='min-height: 350px;' clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);' src='/2026/09/greater-safety-security-ai-singapore-un/embed/' width='600' frameborder='0' marginwidth='0' marginheight='0' scrolling='no'></iframe><p><h2>No need for egregious disruption</h2></p><p>However, he later added that "while we recognise the need for reform, don't just throw the baby out with the bathwater."</p><p>"Disrupt what needs to be disrupted," he said, but don't engage in egregious disruption.</p><p>Vivian's remarks came against a backdrop of ongoing international conflicts discussed at this year's UNGA, including the Gaza conflict and the Israel-U.S. war on Iran.</p><p>Responding to <em>Mothership's</em> question on how small and middle states fared at the high-level summit, he said most recognised the dangers that loom ahead, but have resolved to "not just surrender to our fates".</p><p>"We are going to make our voices heard...make the case for consistency of international law," he proclaimed.</p><p><h2>A time of change</h2></p><p>Vivian also spoke of the many issues on the table at this year's discussions.</p><p>He said there was "considerable interest" in the issue of <a href="https://www.reuters.com/business/ai-leaders-brief-un-amid-warnings-technology-could-slip-beyond-human-control-2026-09-23/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">safe artificial intelligence (AI) usage</a>, though it was too early to tell whether a <a href="https://mothership.sg/2026/09/greater-safety-security-ai-singapore-un/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">UN framework convention on AI safety</a>, like he had suggested, was necessary.</p><p>Meanwhile, the U.S. and Iran reportedly held <a href="https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/23/us-iran-hold-mediated-unga-talks-on-ending-war-opening-strait-of-hormuz" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">talks of ending the war</a> on the sidelines of the summit, while the UN is undergoing its own institutional reforms in electing a new Secretary-General</p><p>"The world is at a particularly disrupted and potential dangerous phase, that’s why there’s so much on the agenda," said Vivian.</p><p>On whether the chatter has left him with a sense of optimism, he said that he "would go home slightly encouraged people recognise the gravity of the situation and are trying to get to grips with it".</p><p>"People are assessing each other's bottom lines, red lines, concerns and ambitions," he added.</p><p><h3>Not all matters can be solved quickly</h3></p><p>However, while intensive discussions is "a good thing", Vivian warned that not all matters can be solved in a week, or even a year.</p><p>Singapore's stance on tensions at the Strait of Hormuz, for instance, must be made known "not gratuitously and not provocatively, but carefully, deliberately and firmly."</p><p><h3>Countries should recognise international law</h3></p><p>He also reiterated Singapore's calls for countries to recognise international laws, including the <span class="iNqyIf" data-sfc-cp="" jsaction="" jscontroller="KdQfFc#d5Qebf" data-sfc-root="ep" jsuid="PocVjd_t" data-complete="true" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none solid rgb(10, 10, 10); border-bottom: 0px none rgb(10, 10, 10);">UN Convention on the Law of the Sea<!--TgQPHd|||[]--></span><!--TgQPHd|||[]--> (UNCLOS<!--TgQPHd|||[]-->) in the Strait's issue.</p><p>He added that for Singapore, who is one in over 193 UN member states, staying constructive and relevant in the UN remains important.</p><p><blockquote><p><span class="s1"></span>"We have to take a longer term view because we are small and trade-dependent.</p><p><span class="s1"></span>We need the world to be stable and predictable, where rules apply, sanctity of contract is recognised and people and states behave accordingly."</p></blockquote></p><p><p class="p1">Admitting this may "sound like a wish-list" as Singapore is not in the position to impose them on other countries, Vivian nonetheless emphasised that it is "better we spend more time meeting and talking rather than resorting to coercive measures".</p></p><p><span>"So we have to do our part, but Singapore has to be realistic and take the world as it is. There are no easy solutions," he said.</span></p><p><h2>Trump-Xi meeting</h2></p><p>Vivian also addressed the meeting between U.S. and China presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping against the backdrop of the UNGA, stating that he was "glad they met", as were other countries in the UN.</p><p>The relationship between China and the U.S., two major superpowers, is "most critical" both for them and for the rest of the world, Vivian said.</p><p>However, while both leaders' apparent good personal relationship will be helpful, he said the talks ended in more of a truce as neither party wants to have a collision or a major confrontation.</p><p>Strategic trust will have to be built a little at a time in the longer term in order to solve thorny issues at the crux of their relationship, he added.</p></p> ]]>
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                    <title>Owner of Haus Coffee apologises, steps down over late salary payment & mismanagement allegations</title>
                    <link>https://mothership.sg/2026/09/haus-coffee-owner-apologise-steps-down/</link>
                    <pubDate>2026-09-27T12:09:43</pubDate>


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                        <![CDATA[ Gawain Pek ]]>
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                        <![CDATA[ He allegedly misappropriated business funds, despite not paying staff and suppliers on time. ]]>
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                        <![CDATA[ <img class="type:primaryImage" src="https://static.mothership.sg/1/2026/09/haus-coffee-apology.png"/> <p><a href="https://bit.ly/3qgqzHg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img src="https://static.mothership.sg/1/2023/07/telegram-button.png" alt="Telegram" width="700" height="73" class="aligncenter wp-image-872229" /></a></p><p><a href="https://bit.ly/3KjTj94" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img src="https://static.mothership.sg/1/2023/08/wa-button.png" alt="Whatsapp" width="700" height="73" class="aligncenter wp-image-872230" /></a></p><p>Following allegations of mismanagement, including repeated late payments of staff salary, the owner of Haus Coffee has apologised and announced in a Sep. 26 Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DdvkOw4E3wM/?hl=en&amp;img_index=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">post</a> that he will be stepping down from the business.</p><p>The coffee and streetwear shop, located in Golden Mile Tower, previously said in a Sep. 17 <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DdY0dBWzhuj/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">post</a> that it will be closed temporarily to "sort out internal matters".</p>
<p>In the lead-up to the owner's apology, there had been murmurings on social media alleging mismanagement.</p><p><h2>Apology</h2></p><p>The apology was signed off by Tan Junyu, the owner of Haus Coffee.</p><p>In it, Tan admitted to his "reckless lifestyle and habits" which have caused "great inconvenience and disappointment" to the employees, customers and collaborators of Haus Coffee, as well as friends and family.</p><p>Tan also admitted to the late payment of employee salaries "despite several reminders".</p><p>"On several occasions, my employees even had to use money out of their own pockets to pay for stock, as I was irresponsible in making the appropriate arrangements to ensure the store had enough supplies to operate," Tan wrote.</p><p>Tan also admitted to late payment to parties who had consigned their goods at Rookies, which is described as a "clothing store" located together with Haus Coffee.</p><p>The owner then addressed complaints of poor service and apologised to customers.</p><p>New management, who will oversee everything from recruitment to finances, has been installed at Haus Coffee, he continued.</p><p>Tan also expressed regret, saying that he knows an apology is insufficient and that he would like to "make things right again".</p><p><h2>Rumours</h2></p><p>Prior to Tan's apology, allegations of late payment to staff and suppliers surfaced on social media, such as the <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/SgTea/comments/1wji4hy/haus_coffee_sg/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Reddit</a> forum.</p><p>Similar allegations were made by users on the Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DdY0dBWzhuj/?stkn=MWN4NnY5cW5jNmk0ZA%3D%3D" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">post</a> in which Haus Coffee announced its temporary closure.</p><p><figure id="attachment" aria-describedby="caption-attachment" style="width: 576px" class="wp-caption aligncenter">
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</p><p>One Reddit user alleged that most of Haus Coffee's staff had been students.</p><p>A screenshot, purportedly from a social media post by the owner's business partner and former girlfriend, also circulated online.</p><p>In it, she accused the Haus Coffee owner of "unethical business practices" such as passing off replica apparel as authentic ones.</p><p>She also accused the owner of cheating on "business trips" and misappropriating company funds, all while being unable to pay staff salary, supplier invoices and rent.</p><p>Haus Coffee was <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DDrfDeYSGwN/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">established</a> in December 2024. Besides being housed at its Golden Mile Tower storefront, Haus Coffee had also made appearances as a pop-up store at events across the country.</p><p><h2>Backlash on apology</h2></p><p>Tan's apology, which has since been shared about 6,000 times on Instagram, received backlash.</p><p>Users took issue with the fact that he began his apology with "we f*cked up", with a number suggesting that Tan should not use the pronoun "we" if it was he alone who erred.</p><p><figure id="attachment" aria-describedby="caption-attachment" style="width: 462px" class="wp-caption aligncenter">
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</p><p>One user, who claimed to have consigned goods at Rookies, asked for clarity on next steps and who from the business to reach out to following the management change.</p><p>"Internal management change without a timeline isn't reassuring," the user wrote.</p><p><figure id="attachment" aria-describedby="caption-attachment" style="width: 872px" class="wp-caption aligncenter">
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                    <title>6 in S'pore to be charged for public assembly without permit & in prohibited areas despite prior convictions & warnings</title>
                    <link>https://mothership.sg/2026/09/public-assembly-charged-state-courts/</link>
                    <pubDate>2026-09-27T12:03:04</pubDate>


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                        <![CDATA[ Constance Tan ]]>
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                        <![CDATA[ 4 of them had previously been warned and/or investigated for similar offences. ]]>
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                        <![CDATA[ <img class="type:primaryImage" src="https://static.mothership.sg/1/2026/09/Untitled-design-2026-09-27T100146.355.png"/> <p><a href="https://bit.ly/3qgqzHg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img src="https://static.mothership.sg/1/2023/07/telegram-button.png" alt="Telegram" width="700" height="73" class="aligncenter wp-image-872229" /></a></p><p><a href="https://bit.ly/3KjTj94" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img src="https://static.mothership.sg/1/2023/08/wa-button.png" alt="Whatsapp" width="700" height="73" class="aligncenter wp-image-872230" /></a></p><p>Six people aged 31 to 70 will be charged in court on Sep. 28 for participating in public assemblies outside the State Courts and Changi Prison without a permit and/or in a prohibited area.</p><p>Of the six, four had previously been investigated for similar offences under the Public Order act. Two of these people had received past warnings.</p>
<p><h2>Public assembly outside Changi Prison</h2></p><p>Two individuals, a man, 31, and woman, 56, will be charged for participating in public assemblies outside Changi Prison without permits.</p><p>The man will face three charges for the offences conducted on three occasions, Nov. 22, 2024, Nov. 29, 2024 and Jan. 23, 2025.</p><p>He had previously be issued a stern warning for two counts of the same offence on Mar. 29, 2022 and Apr. 26, 2022.</p><p>He also faced one count of obstructing justice on Mar. 29, 2022 in relation to these public assemblies.</p><p>The woman will face two counts of participating in a public assembly without a permit on Nov. 22, 2024 and Nov. 29, 2024.</p><p>She had also previously been issued a stern warning for a similar offence on Apr. 26, 2022.</p><p><h2>Public assembly outside State Courts</h2></p><p>The same 56-year-old woman also received another stern warning for participating in a public assembly outside the State Courts without permit on Feb. 3, 2025.</p><p>A total of five people, aged 31 to 70, will be charged with one count of this offence, as the area where the assembly was held is considered a prohibited area.</p><p><h3>Previous offences</h3></p><p>Two of the five individuals have had previous brushes with the law in relation to the Public Order Act.</p><p>One of them, a 37-year-old woman, had received either stern warnings or 12-month conditional warnings for the following:</p><p><ul></p><p> 	<li>Public assembly without a permit on three occasions from 2017 -2022</li></p><p> 	<li>Obstruction of course of justice on two of those days</li></p><p> 	<li>Public procession from Novena MRT to the Ministry of Home Affairs on June 7, 2024</li></p><p></ul></p><p>The second person, a 38-year-old woman, had also received penalties ranging from a fine of S$3,000 to a 24-month conditional warning for other "egregious offences":</p><p><div class="page" title="Page 3"></p><p><div class="layoutArea"></p><p><div class="column"></p><p><ul></p><p> 	<li><span>Organising a public procession without a permit in a procession to the Istana, a prohibited area, in Feb. 2024</span></li></p><p> 	<li><span>Public assemblies without permits in 2017 and 2021</span></li></p><p></ul></p><p><ol></ol></p><p></div></p><p></div></p><p></div></p><p><h2>Police advisory</h2></p><p>The Singapore police warned that organising or participating in a public assembly without a permit is an offence punishable by law.</p><p>Organising a public assembly in a prohibited area is punishable with up to S$10,000 fine, up to six months' jail, or both.</p><p>Participating in one is punishable with up to a fine of S$5,000.</p><p>A person who participates in an unpermitted public assembly or procession may face up to S$3,000 fine.</p><p>Those who participate in public assemblies or processions at prohibited areas without a police permit will face higher penalties.</p><p>Prohibited areas include The Istana, Parliament, the Supreme Court and State Courts and their vicinities.</p><p>The Police also warned against disregarding previous warnings issued for breaches of the Public Order Act, as enforcement actions will be taken.</p><p>While members of the public should apply for a Police permit to organise public assemblies, those without one can express their views at the Speakers' Corner.</p></p> ]]>
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                    <title>S'pore calls for greater safety & security of frontier AI models, urges for global cooperation at UN General Assembly</title>
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                    <pubDate>2026-09-27T06:38:33</pubDate>


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                        <![CDATA[ Zhangxin Zheng ]]>
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                        <![CDATA[ Effective shared rules to ensure safety. ]]>
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                        <![CDATA[ <img class="type:primaryImage" src="https://static.mothership.sg/1/2026/09/vivian-unga-close-up.jpg"/> <p><a href="https://bit.ly/3qgqzHg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img src="https://static.mothership.sg/1/2023/07/telegram-button.png" alt="Telegram" width="700" height="73" class="aligncenter wp-image-872229" /></a></p><p><a href="https://bit.ly/3KjTj94" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img src="https://static.mothership.sg/1/2023/08/wa-button.png" alt="Whatsapp" width="700" height="73" class="aligncenter wp-image-872230" /></a></p><p>In his delivery of Singapore's national statement at the UN General Assembly on Sep. 26, Minister for Foreign Affairs Vivian Balakrishnan urged the world to work together to develop safeguards for Artificial Intelligence (AI) models so that humans remain in control and accountable for AI.</p><p><blockquote><p>"Let me give you an extreme thought experiment. Do you want the nuclear button to be in the hands of a human being or an AI? Think about that."</p>
</blockquote></p><p>AI, which was mentioned several times at the UN General Assembly, is "arguably the most urgent frontier" for countries to formulate new rules and create new institutions.</p><p><h2>The need for common rules to manage AI risks</h2></p><p>"Its capability is advancing faster than our appreciation of its risks," Vivian said before giving examples of such risks.</p><p>These include the loss of control over autonomous systems and the possibility of rogue actors using AI to create mass destruction or disruptions to society.</p><p>Vivian said rigorous testing and evaluation of AI models are necessary before deployment. The world also needs clear limits on what autonomous systems can do and interventions when AI behaves in unintended ways.</p><p>Using the analogy of driving a high-performance car, the use of AI also requires good "brakes" and effective shared rules to ensure safety.</p><p><blockquote><p>"Since the risks from AI do not remain confined behind borders, it means we also need rules of the road that will form a shared global understanding of how we will collectively confront this challenge, just as all of us instinctively understand traffic lights the same way, whether we're here in New York, or in Beijing, Moscow, or Singapore."</p></blockquote></p><p><h3>Importance of international cooperation</h3></p><p>Vivian highlighted a lack of trust that AI risks are being disclosed, testing is comprehensive and credible, and cooperation can be inclusive.</p><p>Since the technology has become "an arena for strategic competition," international cooperation becomes necessary, he added.</p><p>Singapore joined the call for greater safety and security of frontier AI models, led by Finland and Norway, Vivian said.</p><p>Besides contributing to the ongoing discussions, we will also make our AI governance frameworks and testing tools available to all, he added.</p><p><blockquote><p>"The work of building trust and laying the ground for global cooperation must begin now. Ultimately, powerful engines and good brakes and common rules do not stop us or slow us down.</p><p>They give us the assurance and the confidence so that we can move faster and more effectively for the benefit of all our peoples."</p></blockquote></p><p><h2>Background</h2></p><p>In recent weeks, the Australian and United States governments have detected the unauthorised activities of AI agents on their websites.</p><p>Some AI experts also cautioned about the existential threat that AI poses to mankind, sparked by a former employee of AI company Anthropic, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i30jVPqQeOM" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">who told <em>CNN</em> that he believes</a> AI could kill all humans by 2030.</p><p>Concerns over job disruptions and personal safety are also top-of-mind globally.</p></p> ]]>
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                    <title>Elon Musk praises Xi Jinping as a 'great leader', cites rising prosperity in China</title>
                    <link>https://mothership.sg/2026/09/elon-musk-xi-jinping-great-leader/</link>
                    <pubDate>2026-09-26T23:05:55</pubDate>


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                        <![CDATA[ Julia Yeo ]]>
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                        <![CDATA[ Musk was among the business and tech leaders who attended a White House state dinner hosted by US President Donald Trump for Xi. ]]>
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                        <![CDATA[ <img class="type:primaryImage" src="https://static.mothership.sg/1/2026/09/musk-xi.png"/> <p><a href="https://bit.ly/3qgqzHg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img src="https://static.mothership.sg/1/2023/07/telegram-button.png" alt="Telegram" width="700" height="73" class="aligncenter wp-image-872229" /></a></p><p><a href="https://bit.ly/3KjTj94" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img src="https://static.mothership.sg/1/2023/08/wa-button.png" alt="Whatsapp" width="700" height="73" class="aligncenter wp-image-872230" /></a></p><p>Tesla CEO Elon Musk praised China's President Xi Jinping as a "great leader", in an interview with Chinese state broadcaster CCTV.</p><p><h2>"Seems like a great leader"</h2></p>
<p>“He seems like a great leader. Under his tenure, China has prospered immensely. I’ve seen it first hand,” he said in a video posted on CCTV's social media, and shared by <a href="https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-09-23/Elon-Musk-praises-Xi-Jinping-as-very-capable--1QFLg9zKn28/p.html"><em>CGTN</em></a>.</p><p>Musk said that under Xi's tenure, China has "prospered immensely", citing the progress seen from new buildings and infrastructure constructed in the country, CGTN reported.</p><p>He added that it was also obvious, just from walking around the streets, that there had been increased prosperity among the average Chinese citizen.</p><p>"He's clearly done an excellent job and is very capable," Musk added.</p><p><h2>Praised the team at Tesla's Shanghai factory</h2></p><p>Musk also spoke about Tesla's largest manufacturing hub, located in Shanghai, describing the team there as "incredibly talented, hardworking and trustworthy", according to <a href="https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/musk-praises-xi-great-leader-interview-with-chinese-state-television-2026-09-23/"><em>Reuters</em></a>.</p><p>He called the Shanghai factory "a gem", adding that it is "beautiful, actually, if anyone's ever been there".</p><p>Musk has extensive business ties with China, with Shanghai being home to Tesla's largest overseas manufacturing base.</p><p>These ties have drawn scrutiny in Washington in recent years, given that Musk also controls SpaceX, a major contractor for the Pentagon and US intelligence agencies.</p><p><h2>Musk among tech and business leaders at White House state dinner</h2></p><p>Musk was among the <a href="https://mothership.sg/2026/09/trump-xi-business-leaders/">business and tech leaders</a> who attended a White House state dinner hosted by US President Donald Trump for Xi, ahead of the two leaders' second summit this year.</p><p>Technology hardware leaders such as Nvidia's Jensen Huang, AMD's Lisa Su, and former Apple CEO and current Executive Chairman Tim Cook sat at the head table with Xi and Trump.</p><p>Other tech leaders present at the dinner included Sam Altman, Mark Zuckerberg and Sundar Pichai, along with Musk, who also sat at the head table.</p><p><em>Top image via CGTN, Ludovic Marin/AFP</em></p></p> ]]>
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                    <title>PAP to train mental health ambassadors to better support mental well-being of women</title>
                    <link>https://mothership.sg/2026/09/pap-mental-ambassadors/</link>
                    <pubDate>2026-09-26T22:53:34</pubDate>


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                        <![CDATA[ The Women’s Wing will focus on early-career mental health, de-stigmatising perimenopause and menopause, and greater workplace flexibility. ]]>
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                        <![CDATA[ <img class="type:primaryImage" src="https://static.mothership.sg/1/2026/09/Untitled-design-8-1.png"/> <p><a href="https://bit.ly/3qgqzHg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img src="https://static.mothership.sg/1/2023/07/telegram-button.png" alt="Telegram" width="700" height="73" class="aligncenter wp-image-872229" /></a></p><p><a href="https://bit.ly/3KjTj94" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img src="https://static.mothership.sg/1/2023/08/wa-button.png" alt="Whatsapp" width="700" height="73" class="aligncenter wp-image-872230" /></a></p><p>Only 21 per cent of women early in their careers said they were comfortable speaking to their manager or human resources (HR) department about their mental well-being.</p><p>That is according to ‘The Women Across Life Stages’ survey by the PAP Women's Wing and NTUC Women and Family (WAF), conducted from Aug. 3 to 31 among 2,375 working women. Of the respondents, 224 were in the early-career group.</p>
<p>In comparison, half of the early-career respondents said they were comfortable seeking support outside work.</p><p>The PAP Women’s Wing will work with partners, including the Obstetrical &amp; Gynaecological Society of Singapore, to organise</p><p>a series of health and well-being workshops to help women in need.</p><p>Together with the PAP Mental Health Group, PAP Mental Health Ambassadors at all PAP Branches will undergo training to strengthen their understanding of mental well-being issues commonly experienced by women.</p><p>This will help them better support women in the community, and connect them to appropriate resources if necessary.</p><p><h2>What is stressing them</h2></p><p>The findings were released on Sep. 26, 2026 at the party's annual Women's Wing Conference.</p><p>The conference, with the theme “Women Empowered”, brought together more than 400 activists, MPs, community partners and guests.</p><p>It was organised by Goh Hanyan and supported by Diana Pang, who are both PAP MPs, and respectively the Adviser and Head of the PAP Women’s Wing Health and Well-being advocacy team.</p><p><h3>Stress and burnout</h3></p><p>One in four early-career respondents reported that stress, anxiety, burnout or emotional strain affected their work significantly.</p><p>Among the factors contributing to stress at work, 47 per cent cited pressure to perform well, while 41 per cent pointed to heavy workloads or long hours.</p><p>PAP Women’s Wing Adviser (Research) Gan Siow Huang said, “Women should not have to struggle in silence or compromise their well-being to succeed at work."</p><p>Gan, who is also Minister of State for Trade &amp; Industry and Foreign Affairs, said:</p><p>"Employers, managers and co-workers can take action to create workplaces that are more flexible, inclusive and responsive to women’s needs – from early-career stress and caregiving to motherhood and menopause – while fostering a supportive workplace culture where everyone feels valued and empowered to thrive.”</p><p>The Women’s Wing identified three areas it would intensify its advocacy on: supporting early-career mental health, de-stigmatising the perimenopause and menopause experience, and driving greater workplace flexibility.</p><p>PAP Women’s Wing chairperson Sim Ann said the survey showed how women’s health concerns intersect with the workplace.</p><p>“Health and well-being, which remains central to the Women’s Wing’s advocacy efforts, is not a standalone issue,” Sim, who is also the Second Minister for Home Affairs and Foreign Affairs, said.</p><p>“The joint survey between the Women’s Wing and NTUC WAF shows how health concerns interact with the workplace and opens further conversations about the changes needed to support women in making their fullest contributions to society,” she added.</p><p><h2>Mental health ambassadors in over 90 branches</h2></p><p>The Women's Wing will work with the PAP Mental Health Group to equip mental health ambassadors across more than 90 PAP branches, with a basic knowledge of common mental health and well-being issues affecting women.</p><p>Goh, who is also the Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Culture, Community &amp; Youth, as well as Sustainability &amp; the Environment, said the initiative was intended to make PAP branches more supportive spaces for women.</p><p>“Ultimately, we want every PAP branch to be a safe and supportive space for our women,” Goh said. “</p><p>Somewhere they can find a listening ear, some initial support and, where needed, a link to the right help."</p><p>Goh said the initiative would begin in early 2027.</p><p><h2>Workplace culture</h2></p><p>Goh also spoke about the importance of workplace culture in supporting women’s well-being.</p><p>“A supportive culture should make room for honest conversations amongst employers and employees about wellbeing needs and should also recognise that caregiving responsibilities can change over time,” she said.</p><p>“After all, policies can only go as far as culture allows.”</p><p>The Women’s Wing will also work with organisations such as NTUC Women and Family to encourage employers to better support women’s health needs and caregiving responsibilities.</p><p>NTUC Assistant Secretary-General and Director for NTUC WAF, Yeo Wan Ling, said that NTUC Women and Family is proud to collaborate with the PAP Women’s Wing on the survey, which examines women across the different seasons of their lives, from</p><p>building careers and families to caregiving, menopause, and retirement.</p><p>Yeo, who is also an MP, said:</p><p><blockquote><p>"The findings are clear: women need support systems that evolve with their changing needs. Flexible work arrangements remain important, but women must also feel confident using them without being seen as less committed.</p><p>As caregiving becomes more complex, we should also study the role of family-care leave alongside flexible work arrangements.</p><p>NTUC Women and Family will build on these findings and continue working with policymakers and employers to create more family-friendly and caregiver-inclusive workplaces, so women can remain and progress at work through every stage of life."</p></blockquote></p><p><h2>Workplace flexibility important to parents &amp; caregivers</h2></p><p>Among 912 respondents in the working-parenthood group, 61 per cent cited flexible work arrangements as one of the forms of workplace support most helpful to parents.</p><p>Another 46 per cent cited a supportive workplace culture, while 43 per cent selected flexible start and end times.</p><p>Among 819 respondents caring for loved ones, 68 per cent said flexible work arrangements would help ease the strain of caregiving.</p><p>Another 44 per cent pointed to understanding from supervisors and managers, while 43 per cent cited a supportive workplace culture.</p><p>For new mothers returning to work, 51 per cent cited having enough time to breastfeed or pump as helpful workplace support, followed by access to a private space at 50 per cent and flexible work arrangements at 42 per cent.</p><p>Sim Ann said workplaces should consider how they could better support women’s health needs, particularly given Singapore’s high female labour force participation rate.</p><p>Sim, the Second Minister for Foreign Affairs and Home Affairs, said this could help more women continue to have productive and fulfilling careers for longer.</p><p><h2>Only 1 in 10 say workplace open to discussing menopause support</h2></p><p>Among 288 respondents experiencing perimenopause or menopause symptoms, three in five reported fatigue and half reported poor sleep.</p><p>Only one in 10 say their workplace was open to discussing support for women experiencing these symptoms.</p><p>Goh said the Women’s Wing will hold a talk on perimenopause on Dec. 5.</p><p>It will also work with the Obstetrical &amp; Gynaecological Society of Singapore to organise a series of health and well-being workshops covering issues women may encounter at different stages of life, including mental well-being, fertility health, perimenopause and menopause.</p><p>“We want to help bring these conversations to the fore and recognise the realities of women going through it,” Goh said.</p></p> ]]>
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                    <title>All 7 baby rabbits abandoned at Seletar roadside die despite rescue efforts</title>
                    <link>https://mothership.sg/2026/09/baby-rabbits-abandoned-seletar-all-die/</link>
                    <pubDate>2026-09-26T18:44:09</pubDate>


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                        <![CDATA[ Julia Yeo ]]>
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                        <![CDATA[ The condition of the 16 adult rabbits recovered from the site is generally stable. ]]>
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                        <![CDATA[ <img class="type:primaryImage" src="https://static.mothership.sg/1/2026/09/abandoned-rabbits.png"/> <p><a href="https://bit.ly/3qgqzHg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img src="https://static.mothership.sg/1/2023/07/telegram-button.png" alt="Telegram" width="700" height="73" class="aligncenter wp-image-872229" /></a></p><p><a href="https://bit.ly/3KjTj94" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img src="https://static.mothership.sg/1/2023/08/wa-button.png" alt="Whatsapp" width="700" height="73" class="aligncenter wp-image-872230" /></a></p><p>All seven kits among the 23 rabbits rescued in Seletar have died, said animal welfare group Voices For Animals (VFA) on Sep. 25, <a href="https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/all-7-baby-rabbits-rescued-in-seletar-die-vfa-to-re-home-adult-animals-retrieved-plus-one-newborn"><em>The Straits Times</em></a> reported.</p><p><a href="https://mothership.sg/2026/09/rabbits-abandoned-seletar-four-dead/"><em>Mothership</em></a> previously reported that four of the 23 rabbits had died as at Sep. 22, days after they were found abandoned along a road in the Seletar Farmway area on Sep. 18.</p>
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                    <title>M'sian student, 14, dies after being found unconscious at school hostel, police treating case as murder</title>
                    <link>https://mothership.sg/2026/09/msian-student-14-dies/</link>
                    <pubDate>2026-09-26T18:26:24</pubDate>


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                        <![CDATA[ Izza Sofia ]]>
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                        <![CDATA[ Police have classified his death as murder. ]]>
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                        <![CDATA[ <img class="type:primaryImage" src="https://static.mothership.sg/1/2026/09/photo_2026-09-26-18.21.50.jpeg"/> <p><a href="https://bit.ly/3qgqzHg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img src="https://static.mothership.sg/1/2023/07/telegram-button.png" alt="Telegram" width="700" height="73" class="aligncenter wp-image-872229" /></a></p><p><a href="https://bit.ly/3KjTj94" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img src="https://static.mothership.sg/1/2023/08/wa-button.png" alt="Whatsapp" width="700" height="73" class="aligncenter wp-image-872230" /></a></p><p>A 14-year-old student in Malaysia died after he was found unconscious at his school hostel on Sep. 25.</p><p>Police have since classified his death as murder and detained a 16-year-old student to assist with investigations, <a href="https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/09/26/police-classify-kuala-pilah-form-two-students-death-as-murder-detain-16-year-old/236585" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em>Malay Mail</em> </a>reported.</p>
<p>The teenager was subsequently remanded for six days, according to <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/09/26/kuala-pilah-student-murder-case-16-year-old-remanded-for-six-days" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em>The Star</em></a>.</p><p><h2>Found unconscious at school hostel</h2></p><p>The deceased was identified as Muhammad Idlan Fareeq Shahril, a Form Two student at a sports school in Kuala Pilah, Negeri Sembilan.</p><p>He was found unconscious at the school hostel on the night of Sep. 25 before being taken to Hospital Tuanku Ampuan Najihah (HTAN), where he was pronounced dead, according to <em><a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/09/26/form-two-student-dies-at-kuala-pilah-school-hostel-in-suspected-bullying-case" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Star</a></em>.</p><p>A post-mortem was scheduled to be conducted at Hospital Tuanku Ja’afar in Seremban.</p><p>Negeri Sembilan police chief Alzafny Ahmad said preliminary investigations found that the incident occurred at the hostel at around 8pm.</p><p>“We are probing the case under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder,” Alzafny <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/09/26/kuala-pilah-student-death-is-a-murder-case-says-state-police-chief" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">said</a> in a statement.</p><p>Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident, including a possible motive.</p><p>Alzafny also urged members of the public not to speculate or spread unverified information about the case, saying this could affect investigations and the privacy of the families involved.</p><p><h2>Bullying alleged</h2></p><p>Before police classified the case as murder, allegations of bullying circulated online.</p><p><em>The Star</em> reported that a social media post had gone viral alleging that a student died after being assaulted and bullied at the school hostel.</p><p>However, the alleged assault had not been verified at the time, with police investigations ongoing.</p><p>Kuala Pilah Member of Parliament Adnan Abu Hassan said he went to HTAN after being informed of the incident by police.</p><p>Former Education Minister Mohd Radzi Jidin also called for a thorough and transparent investigation into the student's death in the interest of the deceased and his family.</p><p><h2>Education Ministry orders audit</h2></p><p>Malaysia's Education Ministry said it would work with police as investigations into Muhammad Idlan's death continue.</p><p>The ministry has also ordered a review at the school to check whether procedures had been properly followed.</p><p>It also urged the public not to speculate about the case while investigations are ongoing.</p></p> ]]>
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                    <title>Over 5,600 Muslim households receive S$2.2 million in cost-of-living support from MUIS</title>
                    <link>https://mothership.sg/2026/09/muis-cost-of-living-support-5600-muslim/</link>
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                        <![CDATA[ The one-off support is funded by Zakat contributions from the Muslim community. ]]>
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                        <![CDATA[ <img class="type:primaryImage" src="https://static.mothership.sg/1/2026/09/muis.png"/> <p><a href="https://bit.ly/3qgqzHg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img src="https://static.mothership.sg/1/2023/07/telegram-button.png" alt="Telegram" width="700" height="73" class="aligncenter wp-image-872229" /></a></p><p><a href="https://bit.ly/3KjTj94" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img src="https://static.mothership.sg/1/2023/08/wa-button.png" alt="Whatsapp" width="700" height="73" class="aligncenter wp-image-872230" /></a></p><p>The Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS) has disbursed $2.2 million in one-off Cost-of-Living Support to more than 5,600 eligible Zakat beneficiary households, to help lower-income Muslim families with their daily expenses.</p><p><h2>One-off cost-of-living support</h2></p>
<p>According to a MUIS media release on Sep. 25, each household received at least $120 under the special payout, with higher amounts given to households with greater needs based on their per capita income (PCI).</p><p>The one-off support is funded by <a href="https://www.zakat.sg/what-is-zakat/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Zakat contributions</a> from the Muslim community, referring to the Islamic principle of financially contributing to the less fortunate.</p><p>MUIS said the support complements its monthly Zakat Financial Assistance and the government's broader cost-of-living support measures, and reflects its commitment to ensuring Zakat assistance remains responsive to the evolving needs of beneficiaries.</p><p><h2>Zakat complements national efforts to support lower-income households</h2></p><p>MUIS said Zakat is a cornerstone of the Muslim community in Singapore, channelling contributions from Zakat payers to eligible beneficiaries across the eight asnaf, or categories of Zakat recipients.</p><p>Its approach to Zakat is guided by the values of Ihsan (compassion), Amanah (trust and responsibility) and Islah (continuous improvement), which underpin how it cares for those in need, administers Zakat responsibly, and improves support over time.</p><p>Beyond providing immediate relief, MUIS said Zakat also strengthens social resilience and complements national efforts to support lower-income households.</p><p><h2>One-off support made possible by Zakat contributions</h2></p><p>MUIS Chief Executive Kadir Maideen said that the government has introduced a range of national support measures to help households manage higher living costs.</p><p>This one-off support, made possible by the Muslim community's Zakat contributions, provides additional assistance to eligible beneficiaries who may face greater financial pressures.</p><p>Kadir said MUIS remains committed to ensuring its assistance is "timely and responsive" as it works alongside the government and community partners to uplift vulnerable families.</p><p>Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Zaqy Mohamad said that for some families in the community, managing everyday expenses can be a real concern, in a video uploaded on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/reel/1103826685943584">Facebook</a> on Sep. 25.</p><p>"A little extra support can make a meaningful difference," he added, thanking the community for playing its part through Zakat contributions to help those who need it.</p><p><em>Top image via Google Maps, Zaqy Mohamad/Facebook</em></p></p> ]]>
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                    <title>Strangers bumped into man at Tang Plaza underpass, found over S$155,000 in cash missing, 5 later arrested</title>
                    <link>https://mothership.sg/2026/09/tanglin-plaza-alleged-theft/</link>
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                        <![CDATA[ The victim had just exchanged currency at a nearby money changer. ]]>
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                        <![CDATA[ <img class="type:primaryImage" src="https://static.mothership.sg/1/2026/09/tang-plaza-theft.png"/> <p><a href="https://bit.ly/3qgqzHg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img src="https://static.mothership.sg/1/2023/07/telegram-button.png" alt="Telegram" width="700" height="73" class="aligncenter wp-image-872229" /></a></p><p><a href="https://bit.ly/3KjTj94" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img src="https://static.mothership.sg/1/2023/08/wa-button.png" alt="Whatsapp" width="700" height="73" class="aligncenter wp-image-872230" /></a></p><p>A male Filipino national and four female Filipino nationals, aged between 31 and 57, have been arrested for their alleged involvement in a case of theft involving more than S$155,000.</p><p><h2>S$155,600 cash missing from haversack</h2></p>
<p>According to a police news release, officers were alerted to a case of alleged theft at the underpass near Tang Plaza at around 1:40pm on Sep. 25.</p><p>Preliminary investigations revealed that a male victim had just exchanged currency at a nearby money changer when a few unknown people bumped into him at the foot of an escalator.</p><p>He subsequently discovered that his haversack had been unzipped, and cash amounting to about S$155,600 was missing.</p><p><h2>Arrested within the same day</h2></p><p>Through follow-up investigations and with the aid of CCTV and police camera footage, officers from Tanglin Police Division established the identities of the five suspects involved, and arrested them within the same day.</p><p>Cash amounting to about S$152,800 was recovered and seized as case exhibits.</p><p><figure id="attachment" aria-describedby="caption-attachment" style="width: 412px" class="wp-caption aligncenter">
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</p><p><h2>Five Filipino nationals to be charged with theft with common intention</h2></p><p>The five will be charged in court on Sep. 26 with theft with common intention.</p><p>If found guilty, they could face imprisonment for up to three years, a fine, or both.</p><p><em>Top image via Google Maps, Singapore Police Force</em></p></p> ]]>
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