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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: Firefighting operations are underway after a blaze broke out at a two-storey industrial building in Tampines on Friday (May 9).The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said it was alerted to the incident at 18 Tampines Street 92 at 12.50pm, adding that it is fighting...

SINGAPORE: The police issued 87 summonses to heavy vehicle drivers for various traffic offences during a three-day enforcement operation from May 5-7, 2025, involving checks on 192 heavy vehicles. Key violations included not displaying speed limiter labels, which are required for vehicles exceeding 12 tonnes to reduce speed-related accidents. Starting January 2024, new regulations mandate that lorries between 3,501kg and 12,000kg must have speed limiters installed, with penalties up to three months in jail or...

Read a summary of this article on FAST.SINGAPORE: The Catholic Church in Singapore on Friday (May 9) celebrated the election of Pope Leo XIV, who succeeds Pope Francis. Robert Francis Prevost is the first pope from the US. He was elected on Thursday after cardinals chose him to lead the 1.4 billion Catholics worldwide.Aged 69, Prevost has spent most of his career as a missionary in Peru and became a cardinal in 2023. As a...

Exploring Culinary Diversity in Little India Little India offers a rich tapestry of culinary delights from the Indian subcontinent, extending beyond popular thosai and banana leaf meals. Visitors can explore a variety of dishes from regions such as Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and West Bengal, as well as flavors from South Asian countries like Nepal and Pakistan. This vibrant area invites food enthusiasts to discover the diverse and delicious offerings that represent the cultural heritage...

Read a summary of this article on FAST.HONG KONG: When Prime Minister Lawrence Wong appeared on Plan B in December 2024, it marked a quiet turning point in Singapore’s political communication. In a free-flowing chat, he spoke about redefining success, minority inclusion, entrepreneurship and Singapore’s humanitarian stance on Palestine.Weeks later, he joined The Daily Ketchup, reflecting on his journey into politics, how he became prime minister and his vision for Singapore’s future, peppered with questions...

Read a summary of this article on FAST.SINGAPORE: A boy was abused by his foster father, who manipulated him under the pretext of a "check" before allowing computer use. The 63-year-old was sentenced to 13 months in jail after the victim, now 19, disclosed the abuse during a 2022 school counseling session, having realized its wrongfulness through sexual education classes. The prosecution condemned the accused for exploiting his role as a father figure for personal...