GE2025: DPM Heng Swee Keat retires after 15 years in politics, says it has been a 'great honour'

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 first five rallies for GE2025 have been approved and are set to take place on Thursday night (Apr 24).Rallies will be held by the People’s Power Party (PPP), Progress Singapore Party (PSP), People’s Action Party (PAP), Workers’ Party (WP) and Singapore Democratic Party...

A pragmatic China policy should consider the experiences of the diaspora, argues Sum Kung, a Hongkonger with a British national (overseas) passport living in Britain. The editorial on the UK's evolving stance toward China resonated deeply, as many who left Hong Kong after the national security law faced immediate and existential threats from the regime. Their migration was not merely for better opportunities but a necessary escape from a city where freedoms were swiftly eroding....

Read a summary of this article on FAST.SINGAPORE: The National Solidarity Party (NSP) released its manifesto after Nomination Day, advocating for the removal of GST on essentials and mandatory National Service for male citizens. Titled “Your Future, Our Priority,” the 14-page document includes proposals for education reform, healthcare accessibility, and housing affordability, emphasizing youth involvement and responsible spending. NSP aims to contest Sembawang and Tampines GRCs, promoting constructive policies to enhance Singapore's future. Full Article

SINGAPORE: Shipping lawyer Gho Sze Kee, representing the People’s Action Party (PAP), will contest against independent candidate Jeremy Tan in Mountbatten SMC, aiming for a more inclusive society. Ms. Gho replaces four-term MP Lim Biow Chuan, while Mr. Tan, a retired individual living close to Mountbatten, expresses a desire to represent residents effectively. The constituency has 22,754 eligible voters, with ongoing interest from the People's Alliance for Reform to contest in the area. Full Article

SINGAPORE: A three-cornered fight is set for Ang Mo Kio GRC, with the incumbent PAP team led by Lee Hsien Loong facing the PPP and the debutant SUP. Candidates filed their nomination papers on April 23, with Mr. Lee addressing supporters about the challenges ahead and urging trust in his team. Ang Mo Kio GRC has 161,235 registered voters, with PAP previously securing 71.91% of votes in 2020. 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: A preschool teacher was sentenced to two weeks’ jail for passively allowing a colleague to abuse a two-year-old girl. The 29-year-old teacher pleaded guilty to permitting the ill-treatment, while her 30-year-old colleague faces six charges pending court. The incident, captured on CCTV, involved the...