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Read a summary of this article on FAST.SINGAPORE: During its second election rally on April 26, 2025, the People's Power Party (PPP) called for policy changes to address rising living costs, including scrapping GST on essentials and raising MediSave limits. Key speakers, including chairman Derrick Sim and Mdm Arbaah Haroun, emphasized housing affordability and proposed special flats for young couples to support family planning. The PPP, contesting in Ang Mo Kio and Tampines GRCs, aims...

The Oakland Ballet Company presents a poignant piece inspired by Angel Island, known as "the Ellis Island of the west," which served as a detention center for over half a million immigrants, primarily Chinese, from 1910 to 1940. The performance takes place on the island, highlighting the experiences of detainees from 80 countries who were held under discriminatory laws like the Chinese Exclusion Act, and features the emotional poetry they etched into the walls, reflecting...

Read a summary of this article on FAST.SINGAPORE: Workers' Party (WP) chief Pritam Singh criticized the People’s Action Party (PAP) manifesto as lacking substance and specifics during a rally. He emphasized WP's rejection of foreign influence in local politics and argued that the PAP's proposals, particularly on housing affordability, are vague and financially unsound. Singh urged voters to choose WP candidates for a more balanced Parliament, highlighting the close ties between PAP and NTUC as...

Read a summary of this article on FAST.SINGAPORE: Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, speaking at a PAP rally, emphasized the importance of not risking the loss of capable leaders during Singapore's leadership transition, as experienced ministers have stepped down. He introduced new candidates with potential for future leadership roles, urging voters to consider the long-term impact of increasing opposition seats on the ruling party's effectiveness. Wong highlighted that a weakened PAP team could hinder their ability...

Read a summary of this article on FAST.SINGAPORE: Minister Masagos Zulkifli emphasized that Singapore must not allow race or religion to be politicized, especially amid foreign interference during elections. He voiced concerns over divisive rhetoric and the potential erosion of trust within the community, following the government's actions to block such foreign attempts. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong supported this stance, highlighting a consensus among opposition parties against foreign influence and condemning calls for voting along...

Read a summary of this article on FAST.SINGAPORE: Foreigners urging Singaporeans to vote along religious lines have "crossed the line", said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Saturday (Apr 26), stressing that external actors must not be allowed to exploit divisions within the country.At a press conference at the National Press Centre, Mr Wong welcomed the "clear consensus" from opposition parties rejecting foreign interference in Singapore's elections. He urged all political leaders to also firmly reject...