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SINGAPORE Train Delays On May 20, commuters on the Circle Line experienced significant delays between Paya Lebar and Buona Vista MRT stations due to a train fault, which SMRT reported at 8:26 AM, advising an additional 30 minutes of travel time. Free bus services were provided between Serangoon and Buona Vista until services resumed fully around 8:51 AM. Some passengers reported being stuck for up to 20 minutes, with one CNA reporter needing to switch...

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 FASTTap here to return to FASTFASTS$NEER – the Singapore dollar nominal effective exchange rate - is a critical component of Singapore’s monetary policy.Jeff Ng, head of Asia macro strategy at Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, tells Andrea Heng how this affects the price of our daily coffee or our shopping sprees on holiday.(File photo:...

SINGAPORE: The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) confirmed that Singapore does not import poultry from the Brazilian farm affected by a recent bird flu outbreak, ensuring that overall poultry supply remains stable. Brazil is a significant poultry source for Singapore, accounting for 48% of imports, but the country maintains a diversified supply chain from 30 accredited sources to mitigate disruptions. The Animal & Veterinary Service (AVS) is implementing strict measures to prevent bird flu, including source...

Read a summary of this article on FAST.SINGAPORE: Former Wah!Banana actor Lev Panfilov was sentenced to 11 years and six months in jail for raping and sexually assaulting a woman he met on Tinder. Convicted on four charges, including two counts of rape, Panfilov plans to appeal. His lawyers argued the victim's actions were voluntary, while the prosecution emphasized the severe harm caused to her, leading to a significant sentence despite the defense's request for...

SummaryA coroner's inquiry revealed that 23-year-old foreign worker Mr. Ponraman Eazhumalai died from a work-related accident on December 2, 2023, after being crushed by machinery at a construction site in Tengah. He failed to follow his colleague's instructions regarding safety protocols while they were retracting a truck's hydraulic jacks, resulting in him being trapped and subsequently suffering fatal injuries. The inquiry noted no foul play and indicated that the Ministry of Manpower is considering enforcement...

SINGAPORE: The Workers' Party's Andre Low and Eileen Chong have been announced as the Non-Constituency Members of Parliament (NCMPs) for Singapore’s 15th parliament, following the recent General Election.Low, who contested in Jalan Kayu SMC, received the highest votes among unelected candidates, while Chong, who ran in Tampines GRC, garnered the second-highest votes.Both candidates are first-time contenders, with the WP successfully retaining its 10 parliamentary seats and now utilizing the NCMP seats to enhance their representation...