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SINGAPORE: With just two days of campaigning left before Singaporeans head to the polls on Saturday (May 3), parties are stepping up their efforts with rallies and walkabouts on Wednesday.We’re tracking where candidates are going, what issues they’re raising, and how they’re connecting with voters.Follow our live updates: 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 FAST SINGAPORE: People’s Power Party (PPP) candidates, speaking at their third rally on Tuesday (Apr 29), took issue with a number of transport-related issues in Singapore, going as far as calling the Ministry of Transport a “mess”.Mr William Lim, one of PPP’s candidates for...

Read a summary of this article on FAST.SINGAPORE: In a rebuttal of remarks by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, Workers' Party (WP) chief Pritam Singh criticized the People's Action Party (PAP) for its history of undermining opposition town councils, citing examples of denied access to community facilities and delayed upgrading projects in opposition wards. Singh argued that the PAP has only changed its strategy due to electoral pressure, highlighting that political advocacy is necessary for fairness...

Andre Low, a candidate from the Workers' Party (WP) in Singapore, publicly apologized for using "completely inappropriate" language in leaked private Telegram messages, which included swearing about residents and government measures. The messages surfaced on social media, prompting Low to take full responsibility and express regret for his past behavior during a WP rally in Bedok. He emphasized his growth and commitment to transparency and accountability as he campaigns against the People's Action Party's Ng...

SINGAPORE: Red Dot United (RDU) criticized Foreign Affairs Minister Vivian Balakrishnan for liking a controversial Facebook post suggesting pro-Palestinian activists be sent to Gaza, stating it wounded a community. RDU's chairman also attacked Balakrishnan's privileged image and questioned his leadership, while candidates criticized Minister Grace Fu's remarks on GST and the handling of a recent extramarital affair involving former MPs, urging voters to reflect on the integrity of their leaders.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I2Q4vGhHcBY Full Article

A Bartley Secondary School student in Singapore was arrested after injuring a teacher with a penknife on April 28. The teacher was hospitalized and is recovering, while the student is currently assisting police with the investigation and has not returned to school. The school principal confirmed that they are in contact with the student's family and providing support to both the student and the affected staff. Full Article