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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: After a fire ripped through two flats in Toa Payoh on Tuesday (Jul 29), two home owners were left grappling with the loss of their units and belongings.The owner of the unit where the fire started told CNA that "everything is gone" and that...

SINGAPORE: The Johor state government is proposing a second Rapid Transit System (RTS) link between Tuas and Iskandar Puteri to improve cross-border mobility, as discussed by Chief Minister Onn Hafiz Ghazi and Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. The meeting highlighted ongoing projects like the Johor Bahru-Singapore RTS Link and the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone, emphasizing strong bilateral ties and economic collaboration. Want More Context? 🔎

Eight men and 20 women were arrested in Singapore for suspected involvement in vice-related offences during police raids across multiple locations. Authorities seized assets worth over S$610,000, including cash, luxury cars, and watches, while three men will face charges under the Women’s Charter for facilitating an online vice syndicate. Want More Context? 🔎

Former Malaysian health minister Khairy Jamaluddin criticized Singapore's People's Action Party (PAP) as "immature" for its reaction to Leader of the Opposition Pritam Singh's podcast appearance, arguing that PAP's stance on foreign political discussions is hypocritical. He emphasized that while PAP condemns external commentary, it engages with Malaysian politics, suggesting the need for PAP to mature on such issues. Want More Context? 🔎

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 a 10-month closure, the National Museum of Singapore will be opening the first of its revamped permanent galleries on Aug 8.The newly-named Shaw Foundation Glass Rotunda will exhibit a multi-sensorial experience titled Singapore Odyssea: A Journey Through Time, said the museum on...

In Singapore, the number of business liquidations has surged, with 187 companies winding up in the first half of 2025, marking a significant increase from previous years. Factors contributing to this trend include cash flow issues exacerbated by rising interest rates, the end of COVID-19 support, and challenges in the food and beverage sector, leading to many businesses accruing substantial debts.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dx2nnkdtKwI Want More Context? 🔎