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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: When Bengawan Solo raised the price of my favourite pandan cheese roll from S$1.70 (US$1.30) to S$2.70 per slice a few years ago, I declared to my family that I was boycotting the confectionery: “I don’t need these empty calories!” When Netflix increased its premium...

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: Ms Indranee Rajah, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office, promised voters in Pasir Ris-Changi Group Representation Constituency (GRC) that she would revitalise the town and improve transport connections, adding that this can only happen with support from voters.At a rally by the People’s Action...

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: It is easy for the opposition to criticise the government and pledge to "put more money in people's pocket", but it is Singaporeans, not the government, who will have to eventually pay for these promises, said Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu...

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: Health Minister Ong Ye Kung emphasized the benefits of having a minister also serve as an MP during a PAP rally in Sembawang. He highlighted his contributions in enhancing local health facilities and community resources, directly benefiting residents. Ong criticized the opposition's claims, asserting...

Read a summary of this article on FAST.SINGAPORE: Health Minister Ong Ye Kung criticized the Singapore Democratic Party's (SDP) proposals, calling them unrealistic and populist tactics aimed at gaining parliamentary seats. He specifically challenged their healthcare plan, which suggests a single-payer system, questioning how it would impact existing subsidies and insurance. Ong also questioned the SDP's plan to merge healthcare clusters for cost savings, highlighting potential job losses and administrative impacts in the process. Full...

Malaysia's Parti Islam Se-Malaysia (PAS) stated that recent social media comments by two of its leaders regarding Singapore's election represent personal views rather than the party's official stance, calling Singapore's reaction "exaggerated." The comments, which led Singapore to block access on Meta, included criticism of Singapore's housing policies and highlighted Malay opposition candidates. PAS emphasized that while their leaders expressed personal opinions, they did not intend to interfere in Singapore's electoral processes, insisting on maintaining...