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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: The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) has issued directions to Meta to block Singapore users’ access to several instances of online election advertising (OEA) posted on Facebook by foreigners. These posts were made by two Malaysian politicians and a former Internal Security Act (ISA)...

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: The Progress Singapore Party (PSP) criticized the government's decision to raise the Goods and Services Tax (GST) as "uncompassionate," according to party chief Leong Mun Wai, who emphasized the timing of the hikes amidst ongoing economic struggles. Leong challenged assertions from Law Minister K...

In response to the article discussing divesting from American products, Ruth Clancy shares her success in finding alternatives, such as using Bio-D and Faith in Nature cleaning products, and suggests referring to Ethical Consumer magazine for more options. Helen Evans criticizes Donald Trump's perspective on international territories, linking his views on Greenland to his stance on Crimea. Both letters highlight concerns about American influence and geopolitical issues, emphasizing the importance of ethical consumerism and political...

SINGAPORE: The Singapore Democratic Party (SDP) criticized the current influx of foreigners as "unsustainable" and called for a clear immigration plan from Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. SDP leader Chee Soon Juan emphasized that the party does not oppose immigration but seeks a more responsible policy, citing concerns over mental health, cost of living, and overcrowding. SDP, contesting in four constituencies, aims to prioritize Singaporeans in the workforce while respecting all individuals in the country. Full...

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 will be a tall order for any of the four new People’s Action Party (PAP) faces contesting Nee Soon GRC to fill the shoes of anchor minister K Shanmugam, said Red Dot United's (RDU) secretary-general Ravi Philemon on Friday (Apr 25). The 56-year-old,...

Read a summary of this article on FAST.SINGAPORE: The People's Power Party (PPP) announced that its election candidate, Samuel Lee, has taken responsibility for his 2022 conviction related to a rash act involving a personal mobility device (PMD) rider, resulting in a six-week jail term. The party emphasized its belief in rehabilitation and second chances, reflecting values aligned with the Yellow Ribbon Project. Furthermore, PPP called for the election to focus on policy discussions rather...