December 27, 2025 – Singapore Headlines

Story gist: A woman linked to a vandalism incident at a Salvation Army location will be charged on December 27.

Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets provided no coverage, omitting any progressive framing that might contextualize the incident socially or question institutional responses. Right-leaning outlets also absent, missing conservative emphasis on law-and-order or vandalism against charitable organizations. Center outlet The Straits Times used a neutral, factual headline centered on the charging date and legal proceedings, avoiding tone, motives, or broader implications.

Story gist: Malaysia’s former Prime Minister Najib Razak was convicted of abuse of power over the 1MDB scandal. The court ruled his claim of funds from an Arab donor a forgery.

Bias summary: Left-leaning Malaysiakini emphasizes the forgery of Najib’s ‘Arab donor’ claim and questions proponents for accountability. Center Bloomberg reports neutrally with a factual conviction headline. No right-leaning outlets; absent perspective may defend Najib, question trial fairness, or highlight political motivations.

Story gist: Myanmar’s military junta is preparing elections amid boycott calls. The junta is implementing measures to counter dissent at the ballot box.

Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like The Guardian frame the elections critically as a junta ploy ‘not for the people’ designed to legitimize its power grip, emphasizing illegitimacy. Center outlets like CNA report neutrally on the junta’s worry over boycotts and countermeasures against dissent. Right-leaning coverage is absent, omitting potential pro-junta perspectives or focus on restoring order.

Story gist: Taiwan’s opposition parties launched an impeachment bid against President Lai Ching-te. The effort requires support from three-fourths of lawmakers.

Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like Al Jazeera frame the opposition’s action as a ‘symbolic’ campaign, downplaying its seriousness. Center outlets like Bloomberg call it a ‘long-shot bid,’ neutrally noting low odds. Right-leaning coverage is absent, omitting any emphasis on the president’s accountability or opposition’s rationale.

Story gist: Singapore is considering a sixth desalination plant, possibly underground, to boost water security.

Bias summary: Left-leaning Vietnam+ frames it concisely as ‘Singapore considers building 6th desalination plant,’ emphasizing the basic proposal without details on location or purpose. Center Straits Times expands with ‘mulls over sixth desalination plant, possibly underground, to boost water security,’ adding context on innovation and goals. Right-leaning coverage absent, leaving conservative perspectives unrepresented.