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The Progress Singapore Party (PSP) announced that Harish Pillay, a veteran technologist, will contest in Bukit Gombak SMC in the upcoming General Election. Pillay, with over 40 years of experience in technology and education, aims to revitalize Singapore's vision for the future, focusing on innovation and economic challenges. He is expected to face the ruling People's Action Party's Low Yen Ling, and has pledged to serve as a full-time MP if elected. Full Article

Gwendolyn Neo: Championing Freedom in Parkour Gwendolyn Neo, co-founder of Lion City Parkour, grew up constrained by gender norms that discouraged her from jumping or climbing, unlike her male peers. Through her advocacy for parkour, she aims to restore a sense of freedom for women and children in the sport. Additionally, she fosters community among female practitioners via her Women of Parkour Singapore interest group, promoting inclusivity and empowerment in an often male-dominated activity. Full...

Summary China's foreign ministry has labeled Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's claims that China is supplying weapons to Russia as “groundless.” This assertion follows Zelenskyy's allegations that China is providing Russia with military supplies, including gunpowder and artillery, and that Chinese representatives are involved in arms production within Russia. The Chinese government reiterated its commitment to ending the conflict between Russia and Ukraine during a regular press briefing in Beijing. Full Article

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: A 22-year-old man who allegedly attacked police officers in Hougang will be charged in court on Saturday (Apr 19) with voluntarily causing hurt by dangerous weapon.The man, who was naked, also allegedly slashed another person on Thursday before he was subdued and arrested by...

SINGAPORE: The Elections Department (ELD) reported that over 18,000 Singaporeans are registered as overseas voters for the upcoming polls on May 3, with 2.75 million eligible voters. Of the registered overseas voters, 9,759 will vote by post and 8,630 in person at polling stations across 10 cities, including London and New York. ELD will notify voters via email about the polling process after Nomination Day and provide details on voting in Singapore if they return...

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: During the People’s Action Party’s (PAP) manifesto launch, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong introduced the party's slate of 116 candidates, which included familiar faces and newcomers. Observers noted three individuals, including Mr. Ahmad Firdaus Daud and Mr. Mustaffa Kamal, who were not officially introduced but...