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SINGAPORE: The Singapore Democratic Party (SDP) criticized the current influx of foreigners as "unsustainable" and called for a clear immigration plan from Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. SDP leader Chee Soon Juan emphasized that the party does not oppose immigration but seeks a more responsible policy, citing concerns over mental health, cost of living, and overcrowding. SDP, contesting in four constituencies, aims to prioritize Singaporeans in the workforce while respecting all individuals in the country. Full...

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: It will be a tall order for any of the four new People’s Action Party (PAP) faces contesting Nee Soon GRC to fill the shoes of anchor minister K Shanmugam, said Red Dot United's (RDU) secretary-general Ravi Philemon on Friday (Apr 25). The 56-year-old,...

Read a summary of this article on FAST.SINGAPORE: The People's Power Party (PPP) announced that its election candidate, Samuel Lee, has taken responsibility for his 2022 conviction related to a rash act involving a personal mobility device (PMD) rider, resulting in a six-week jail term. The party emphasized its belief in rehabilitation and second chances, reflecting values aligned with the Yellow Ribbon Project. Furthermore, PPP called for the election to focus on policy discussions rather...

SINGAPORE: As Polling Day nears, housing dominates the political debate, with parties proposing various measures to address public concerns. Key proposals include the People’s Action Party's commitment to build over 50,000 new flats, the Workers’ Party's suggestions for BTO flats at lower prices, and the Progress Singapore Party's Affordable Homes Scheme. Other parties like Red Dot United and the Singapore Democratic Party also present innovative solutions aimed at enhancing public housing accessibility and affordability. Full...

SINGAPORE: Mediacorp will host two election forums featuring five political parties on Apr 27 and Apr 29, 2025, ahead of the general elections. The parties participating are the People's Action Party, Workers' Party, Red Dot United, People’s Alliance for Reform, and Progress Singapore Party. The English forum, 'Singapore Votes 2025: The Roundtable', will air live on Apr 27, while the Mandarin forum will be broadcast on Apr 29, showcasing Mediacorp's comprehensive coverage of GE2025 across...

Read a summary of this article on FAST.SINGAPORE: Resale flat prices rose by 1.6% in Q1 2025, according to HDB data, with a resale price index of 201.0, lower than previous quarters' growth. Resale transactions increased by 2.6% to 6,590 cases, though still 6.8% lower than last year, as the largest Sale of Balance Flats exercise in February 2025 provided more options, easing demand pressure. HDB plans to launch over 50,000 Build-To-Order flats from 2025...