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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 Planning a funeral can be a deeply emotional experience - but it can also come with significant financial costs. Andrea Heng speaks with Ang Ziqian, vice-president of the Association of Funeral Directors Singapore and managing director of Ang Chin Moh Funeral Directors, on...

SINGAPORE: Measles cases are surging, with the US reporting 1,001 confirmed cases, an increase from 285 in 2024, risking its WHO elimination status by 2026. The outbreak, with 30% of cases among children under 5, emphasizes the impact of declining vaccination rates due to COVID-19 disruptions, resulting in preventable deaths. Vaccine hesitancy, fueled by misinformation, has further jeopardized herd immunity, as 95% coverage is necessary to control the virus's spread. Full Article

SINGAPORE: Health Minister Ong Ye Kung and Transport Minister Chee Hong Tat have sent defamation letters to Facebook user “Rich Sng,” whose real name is Sng Chia Huat, over allegations of corruption linked to convicted money launderer Su Haijin. The ministers denied knowing Su personally and demanded a public apology, withdrawal of statements, and damages to be donated to charity, threatening legal action if not complied with by May 16. Labour chief Ng Chee Meng,...

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: United States President Donald Trump’s recent announcement that he intends to impose 100 per cent tariffs on movies produced outside America has sparked uncertainty in the global film industry.But even as the White House remains unclear on how it will be implemented, Singaporean filmmakers...

SINGAPORE: Three individuals were charged on May 12 for breaking into a Bukit Timah residence, stealing S$684,800 (US$528,000) in cash and valuables, including luxury watches. The suspects, Hernando Giraldo Franco (60), Garces Murillo Mateo Andres (48), and Garcia Iglesias Hector Daniel (51), were apprehended within 27 hours of the incident, with police recovering significant amounts of cash and other items. Investigations are ongoing, and if convicted, they face up to 10 years in prison and...

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: Once regarded as a gateway to Asia, the Singapore market is in distress of sorts as an increasing number of listed companies head for the door. To date this year, eight companies have announced plans for delistings. With several more indicating buyout offers on...