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Kimberly Lim
Kimberly Lim is a reporter for the Asia Desk, covering social issues, politics and economy in Singapore and the region. She graduated from Nanyang Technological University, where she majored in Public Policy and Global Affairs, with a second major in English Literature. She previously wrote for TODAY and The New Paper.
Kimberly Lim is a reporter for the Asia Desk, covering social issues, politics and economy in Singapore and the region. She graduated from Nanyang Technological University, where she majored in Public Policy and Global Affairs, with a second major in English Literature. She previously wrote for TODAY and The New Paper.
Languages Spoken:
English, Mandarin
With tighter margins and high-profile candidates, these smaller races are drawing the most attention this election.
Singapore’s election sees cost of living and foreign interference take centre stage as PM warns against weakened government amid tight races.
With the competing parties holding their first rallies in 10 years, there is strong interest to hear what their candidates have to say.
Unexpected candidate swaps and a crowded Tampines GRC signal a more unpredictable election than many anticipated.
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The May 3 election is seen as a test of public confidence in Prime Minister Lawrence Wong’s leadership.
Trade war has prompted governments to reassert greater control over resources ‘in case help doesn’t arrive on time’, Lawrence Wong says.
The task force led by Trade and Industry Minister Gan Kim Yong says it is open to adjusting current help measures for businesses and workers.
Calvin Cheng on Thursday apologised for Facebook comments in which he offered to send pro-Palestinian activists to Gaza.
From ex-army chief to clinical psychologist, the public sector has been a reliable hunting ground for new candidates for the PAP, and now the opposition.
Wong says Washington’s tariffs are a repudiation of the global trade system that the US once championed.
The survey by AmChamSG, conducted before Trump’s 10 per cent universal tariff move, reveals fears over rising costs and supply disruptions.
Singapore, one of the US’ closest partners in the region, is the most worried about the impact of Trump’s second term, a new survey shows.
Nearly one-third of young people in Singapore report mental health struggles. They’re turning to chatbots like Wysa for emotional support.
Young Southeast Asians are running a gauntlet of bootleg botox, fake fillers and clandestine clinics in their quest to defy ageing.
The Workers’ Party aims to build on its gains. Tan Cheng Bock’s PSP is back in the fray, too. Can they chip away at the PAP’s supermajority?
The city state’s closely contested wards in the last election have been regrouped.
Paulus Tannos, a businessman, was arrested in January, a month after Indonesian authorities requested his capture.
Lawrence Wong rebuts the opposition leader’s criticisms of the GST, saying there is a need to make ‘responsible choices’ in his budget wrap.
The budget, to be unveiled on Tuesday, is expected to focus on cost-of-living and job security issues, and also a chance to ‘win over undecided voters’, analysts say.
More young women are opting out of traditional dating and marriage, prioritising career and personal freedom over societal expectations.
Two bakeries, one iconic dessert. As a sprightly challenger reinvents the pandan cake, can it topple the years-long reign of Bengawan Solo?
While DeepSeek is an attractive alternative, analysts say it has ‘a long way to go’ to widespread adoption as many of its services are not as developed.
The grandson of Singapore’s founding PM Lee Kuan Yew appears in the video along with three others from Russia, Nicaragua and Hungary.
Most respondents say Trump’s return to the White House is positive for Singapore, particularly among older Singaporeans.
The next election – the first since Prime Minister Lawrence Wong took office – is likely to centre on bread-and-butter issues, analysts say.
Pete Hegseth, nominated for US Secretary of Defence, could not name a single member of the regional bloc during his confirmation hearing.
Volunteers from the ruling PAP and the opposition PSP have alleged harassment by the other party, prompting ministers and ex-MPs to weigh in.
Trump’s policies and tariffs in his second term could have ‘more punitive’ consequences for global economy, analysts at Singapore forum say.
