Evening Update: Today’s headlines from The Straits Times on April 30, 2025

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11 election rallies to be held on May 1, final day of campaigning

Candidates started campaigning from April 23 and may do so up till Cooling-off Day on May 2.

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GE2025 surprises and new faces: Who are the election candidates you will be voting for

Another surprise move by a deputy prime minister, plus more new faces. What does this year’s slate look like?

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PSP urges release of findings on volunteer harassment allegations before polls

PSP’s first vice-chair Hazel Poa said she has yet to receive a response from the Government.

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Singapore investors buy 2.5 tonnes of gold bullion in Q1, the most since 2010

World Gold Council sees recession risks, geopolitical tensions continuing to drive gold demand for investment.

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SFA issues warning after 4 food items found to contain banned substances

The agency has also issued warnings to the sellers to stop selling the products with immediate effect.

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Ex-diplomat convicted after filming nude boy in Tokyo bath stripped of government medals

He was stripped of his Covid-19 Resilience medal on April 14 and his Long Service medal on April 22.

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Malaysia to remove egg subsidy from Aug in move that boosts govt finances, but may hurt consumers

The price is expected to rise by about 3 sen an egg when subsidies are removed, say analysts.

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Bird Paradise celebrates historic first hatching of endangered kagu chick

The kagu is considered one of the world’s most elusive birds.

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First pop-up comics and games library opens at Punggol Coast Mall with 7,000 books and games

Patrons can enjoy comics, game-themed reads and play a variety of Singapore-themed board games.

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Celebrate home-grown talent at Singapore International Festival of Arts 2025

The festival, director Natalie Hennedige’s final one, runs from May 16 to June 1.

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