Feud Between Scions of Singapore’s Founding Father Rekindles

SINGAPORE: A 20-year-old man, Muhammad Helmi Halim, was sentenced to nine years and three weeks in prison for sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl while on bail for theft. The court found that he assaulted the victim at his home after she stayed over, despite her objections. Helmi pleaded guilty to one count of rape and one count of theft, with additional charges considered during sentencing, highlighting the severity of his actions against a minor. 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: The Singapore People’s Party (SPP) will field treasurer Williiamson Lee in Potong Pasir SMC at the upcoming General Election, setting up a likely three-cornered fight in the former opposition stronghold.SPP secretary-general Steve Chia made the announcement in a media statement on Tuesday (Apr 22)....

SINGAPORE: Former Sembawang GRC MP Poh Li San will contest in Sembawang West SMC for the upcoming General Election, a constituency recently formed after a boundary review. At 50, she previously served as part of the Sembawang GRC team and anticipates a challenging one-on-one race against the Singapore Democratic Party leader, Dr. Chee Soon Juan. The National Solidarity Party will not contest this seat, which has 24,153 voters, as Poh expresses her commitment to her...

SINGAPORE: Several past and present Cabinet ministers, including Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, attended the funeral of Puan Noor Aishah, wife of Singapore’s first President Yusof Ishak, who passed away at 91. Mr. Wong praised her contributions to Singapore during its early years and her social advocacy. Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong and former President Halimah Yacob also shared memories, highlighting her impact in transforming the Istana and her lasting legacy in Singaporean society. Full Article

SINGAPORE: Law and Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam revealed efforts to persuade former MP Louis Ng to remain in politics were unsuccessful as he steps down for personal reasons. Ng, known for advocating animal welfare and environmental issues, expressed that leaving was a difficult decision but feels it’s time to return to the nonprofit sector after ten years as an MP. The PAP plans to field four new candidates in Nee Soon GRC, with Ng's...

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 FASTAs the wife of Singapore’s first president Yusof Ishak, Puan Noor Aishah took English lessons for over a year and actively participated in charitable organizations, preparing meals for donors. Born on May 21, 1933, she became first lady at 26, supporting her husband during significant...