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SINGAPORE: Train services on the Circle Line (CCL) will end earlier on some days between Jun 15 and Jul 30 to prepare for the opening of the complete CCL loop next year, with services ending at 11pm from Sundays to Wednesdays. The adjustments are necessary for renewing the Integrated Supervisory Control System (ISCS) and ensuring compatibility with the new CCL6 extension, which will add three new stations and complete the line. Commuters are advised to...

Singapore Telecommunications (Singtel) announced a 9% increase in its full-year underlying net profit, reaching S$2.47 billion, driven by the strong performance of its Australian unit Optus and regional associates like Airtel and AIS, despite falling slightly short of analysts' expectations. The company's Optus unit saw a 5.7% rise in earnings, and contributions from associates rose 13%, largely due to Bharti Airtel's significant profit growth. Singtel also declared a final dividend of 10 Singapore cents per...

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: Associate Professor Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim has been appointed acting minister-in-charge of Muslim affairs, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced on Wednesday (May 21) as part of changes to the Cabinet following the recent General Election.The role of minister-in-charge of Muslim affairs had been held since...

Read a summary of this article on FAST.SINGAPORE: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) of Singapore stated that it rejects foreign embassies' attempts to provoke domestic responses to international issues, emphasizing that complex matters should be resolved through diplomatic channels. This statement followed a video posted by the US embassy criticizing China's claims in the South China Sea, which the Chinese embassy responded to by accusing the US of distorting facts and acting hypocritically in...

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: Library staff at the National University of Singapore (NUS) "did not realise" that students would be interested in excess books from Yale-NUS College - an oversight, said the university librarian, that led to hundreds of titles being sent to a recycling plant.The college, which is scheduled...

SINGAPORE: Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced a new Cabinet line-up prioritizing stability while nurturing future leaders after the PAP's recent electoral victory. Key appointments include Mr Gan Kim Yong as DPM, Mr Chan Chun Sing as defence minister, and Mr Ong Ye Kung overseeing health and social policies. The reshuffle features nine newcomers, aiming to prepare the next generation of leaders for future governance challenges. Full Article