North Korea convenes key party meeting to set policy, state media reports

Read a summary of this article on FAST.SINGAPORE: Singapore Democratic Party (SDP) chief Chee Soon Juan criticized Health Minister Ong Ye Kung for dismissing the SDP's policies, claiming they are often copied by the People's Action Party (PAP). Chee highlighted the SDP's unemployment insurance proposal and compared it to the new SkillsFuture Jobseeker Support scheme. Additionally, SDP candidate Surayah Akbar defended their Non-Open Market housing scheme, asserting it offers an affordable alternative for lower-income Singaporeans...

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 FAST SINGAPORE: The People’s Action Party's (PAP) approach when it comes to policies has always been to bring Singaporeans together, even when it comes to difficult issues, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Wednesday (Apr 30).Citing the repeal of the 377A, wearing of tudung in...

SINGAPORE: Marshall Lim, the PAP candidate for Hougang SMC, emphasized that the ward belongs to the people, not the Workers' Party (WP), during his rally speech. He criticized past political negativity and called for unity and change, stating that voters have the opportunity to choose a different future. Lim acknowledged the WP's long-standing hold on Hougang but urged residents to consider his vision for progress and his commitment to representing their interests. Full Article

Read a summary of this article on FAST.SINGAPORE: Meta blocked three articles from online publication Jom for unauthorized third-party paid online election advertising (OEA) during the election period, as they criticized or praised political parties. The Ministry of Digital Development and Information clarified that only authorized entities may publish paid OEA, and Jom's articles remain accessible on its website despite the ban on promoting them via Meta. Jom expressed concern over its ability to leverage...

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: Progress Singapore Party (PSP) chairman Tan Cheng Bock on Wednesday (Apr 30) called for the outcome of police investigations into harassment allegations – made by the People's Action Party (PAP) and PSP volunteers in January – to be released to the public within the election...

SINGAPORE: Two food products marketed for male sexual enhancement, Loboose High End Super Candy and Premium Thundercat Super Candy, were found to contain tadalafil, a prescription drug for erectile dysfunction associated with serious health risks. Additionally, Lomie Peach Berries Blossom Fruity Tea and Urbanism Candy, claimed to aid weight loss, were discovered to have sibutramine, banned since 2010 due to heightened cardiovascular risks, along with sennosides, which can cause gastrointestinal issues. The Singapore Food Agency...