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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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Bird Paradise celebrates historic first hatching of endangered kagu chick
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.
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.