GE2025: Workers' Party new faces of higher calibre than its previous cohorts, say analysts

Read a summary of this article on FAST.SINGAPORE: The People's Alliance for Reform (PAR) introduced four candidates for the upcoming General Election, including newcomers Ms Sarina Abu Hassan and Mr Nadarajan Selvamani. Both aim to address critical issues such as job security, healthcare, and cost of living. Nomination Day is on Wednesday, and Singaporeans will vote on May 3. 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: As a People’s Action Party (PAP) MP, Dr Tan Cheng Bock, 85, had contributed much to Singapore and to the Ayer Rajah ward where he had served for many years, said National Development Minister Desmond Lee on Sunday (Apr 20)Adding that he respects Dr...

SINGAPORE: Flash floods occurred in multiple locations on Sunday (Apr 20) as heavy rain hit parts of Singapore. Kings Road, Bukit Timah Road, Coronation Walk, and the junction of Stevens Road and Balmoral Road were affected between 5pm and 6pm, prompting PUB officers to advise the public to avoid these areas. Flood warnings were issued, and the floods subsided at varying times, with the most severe flooding at Balmoral Road and a canal in Ulu...

The UK industrial sector is facing significant challenges due to a lack of investment and vision, contrasted by China's rapid advancements. Incoming Labour business and industry secretaries are expected to implement emergency rescue packages to prevent imminent closures, as seen with Jonathan Reynolds advocating for a legal takeover of British Steel to save 3,500 jobs. This situation echoes historical instances, such as Tony Benn's 1974 intervention to support workers forming a cooperative to rescue motorcycle...

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 Democratic Alliance (SDA) has again deferred announcing whether it will contest Punggol GRC at the General Election on May 3.During a party walkabout last week, SDA chairman Desmond Lim said a resolution on the Group Representation Constituency would be reached this week.But...

SINGAPORE: The Workers’ Party (WP) introduced its fourth batch of candidates for the May 3 General Election on April 20, 2025, featuring Michael Thng, Jackson Au Chee Meng, and Paris V Parameswari. WP secretary-general Pritam Singh noted that they have introduced 14 new faces and will contest fewer than one-third of the 97 parliamentary seats. Thng, Au, and Parameswari bring diverse backgrounds and experiences, highlighting the party's commitment to addressing issues faced by Singaporeans. Full...