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Read a summary of this article on FAST.SINGAPORE: Health Minister Ong Ye Kung and Transport Minister Chee Hong Tat claim no personal connections with convicted money launderer Su Haijin, despite photos of them together at events. Their press secretaries clarified that the ministers met a variety of individuals at social gatherings and had no dealings with Su, who was sentenced to 14 months for his involvement in a significant money laundering case. The ministers emphasized...

Read a summary of this article on FAST.Get bite-sized news via a newcards interface. Give it a try. Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FAST FASTSINGAPORE: Following the 2025 General Election, analysts indicate that opposition parties, having secured less than 12.5% of the votes, must reassess their political strategies or risk irrelevance. The ruling People's Action Party (PAP) improved its vote share to 65.57%, while the Workers' Party (WP) gained...

Read a summary of this article on FAST. Get bite-sized news via a newcards interface. Give it a try. Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FAST FAST SINGAPORE: While most are preoccupied with trade tensions and a fracturing world, a landmark moment in global cooperation has quietly happened. After more than three years of negotiations, governments reached agreement on the text of a new, legally binding treaty designed to ensure...

Read a summary of this article on FAST. Get bite-sized news via a newcards interface. Give it a try. Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FAST FAST SINGAPORE: SMRT Trains was ordered to pay a fine of S$240,000 (US$186,000) on Monday (May 5) for workplace safety failures in the case of an employee who died while working at Bishan Depot.Mr Muhammad Afiq Senawi, a 30-year-old technical officer, died of face...

SINGAPORE: The Health Sciences Authority (HSA) recalled "CuraLin advanced glucose support" due to the presence of undisclosed prescription-only antidiabetic medications, glibenclamide and metformin. HSA has instructed LYC Nutrihealth to cease sales and recall affected batches, warning that improper use can lead to severe health risks. Consumers are advised to stop using the product and consult a doctor if adverse effects occur. Full Article

SINGAPORE: Bill Gates’ non-profit organisation, the Gates Foundation, will open an office in Singapore to partner with the philanthropic community and engage with local research. Supported by the Economic Development Board, the foundation aims to leverage Singapore's strategic location and research ecosystem to advance healthcare, fintech, and AI innovations. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong expressed optimism about collaboration with the foundation to tackle global challenges in health and innovation. Full Article