GE2025: Five parties to take part in live roundtables hosted by Mediacorp

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...

SINGAPORE: As Polling Day nears, housing dominates the political debate, with parties proposing various measures to address public concerns. Key proposals include the People’s Action Party's commitment to build over 50,000 new flats, the Workers’ Party's suggestions for BTO flats at lower prices, and the Progress Singapore Party's Affordable Homes Scheme. Other parties like Red Dot United and the Singapore Democratic Party also present innovative solutions aimed at enhancing public housing accessibility and affordability. Full...

Read a summary of this article on FAST.SINGAPORE: Resale flat prices rose by 1.6% in Q1 2025, according to HDB data, with a resale price index of 201.0, lower than previous quarters' growth. Resale transactions increased by 2.6% to 6,590 cases, though still 6.8% lower than last year, as the largest Sale of Balance Flats exercise in February 2025 provided more options, easing demand pressure. HDB plans to launch over 50,000 Build-To-Order flats from 2025...

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 FASTWhen he decided to be actively involved as a Workers’ Party candidate, Dr Ong Lue Ping, a senior principal child psychologist, decided to move out of a director position at the Institute of Mental Health.The WP candidate for Tampines GRC tells Steven Chia why staying could...

SINGAPORE: The General Election campaigning continues into its third day, with candidates engaging in morning walkabouts and meet-and-greets following a lively night of rallies. Updates on the election activities are being provided, including a live blog for real-time coverage. For further information, readers can access additional features like newsletters, the CNA app, and WhatsApp alerts to stay informed on the latest developments. Full Article