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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: Only elected opposition Members of Parliament (MPs) can “pressure and push” the government, said Workers’ Party (WP) chief Pritam Singh on Tuesday (Apr 29).Speaking to the media at Hougang SMC ahead of Saturday's General Election, Mr Singh pointed out that Non-Constituency Members of Parliament...

Stephanie Tan, a former lawyer turned stay-at-home mom, is now a first-time candidate for the Progress Singapore Party (PSP) in Pioneer SMC, motivated by party chairman Dr. Tan Cheng Bock's influence and her own parenting experience to better connect with residents. She expresses doubts about changing the People's Action Party from within, emphasizing the need for independent thinking and the importance of aligning with her values in politics. Stephanie shares Dr. Tan's advice to persevere...

A group of pro-democracy lawmakers, including Claudia Mo, Kwok Ka-ki, Jeremy Tam, and Gary Fan, were released from prison on Tuesday after serving four years following a significant Hong Kong national security trial. Their release was prompted by criticisms of the prosecution being politically motivated. The lawmakers were freed from three separate prisons across Hong Kong, marking a notable development in the ongoing political situation in the region. Full Article

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: When Bengawan Solo raised the price of my favourite pandan cheese roll from S$1.70 (US$1.30) to S$2.70 per slice a few years ago, I declared to my family that I was boycotting the confectionery: “I don’t need these empty calories!” When Netflix increased its premium...

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: Ms Indranee Rajah, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office, promised voters in Pasir Ris-Changi Group Representation Constituency (GRC) that she would revitalise the town and improve transport connections, adding that this can only happen with support from voters.At a rally by the People’s Action...

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 is easy for the opposition to criticise the government and pledge to "put more money in people's pocket", but it is Singaporeans, not the government, who will have to eventually pay for these promises, said Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu...