Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on April 16, 2025

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Law banning deepfakes of candidates in place for first time, among other guidelines: ELD

The department also outlined rules for traditional election ads and use of films in GE2025.

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GE2025: Polling Day on May 3 a public holiday, says MOM

Companies are advised to grant their employees the day off.

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DPM Heng highlights lessons for Administrative Service officers

He noted the complementary roles of the public service and political leadership, among other things.

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River Valley fire: ‘Boy looked lifeless, mouth was burnt,’ says doctor who helped injured children

Dr Laura Biffin was among 18 who received an SCDF award for helping victims of the shophouse blaze.

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Home owners in HDB loan arrears to receive help servicing mortgage

HDB will also suspend the eligible unemployed home owner’s mortgage interest for one year.

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Billion-dollar nickel scam: Ng Yu Zhi traded in Bentley to buy Aston Martin for family member

He also bought a vintage Mercedes-Benz for one of his girlfriends.

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Minority shareholders at GE question re-election of OCBC chief to board

Great Eastern shares have been suspended from trading amid a takeover offer by the bank.

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Rise of the Rah Rah seniors: S’pore’s elderly cheerleaders show off their moves

Age is no barrier for the 60 people who make up Singapore’s first seniors’ cheerleading squad.

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China’s Xi arrives in Malaysia, pledges deeper ties amid escalating US trade war

He is scheduled to meet Malaysia’s King and Prime Minister today.

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Trump’s silencing of US spooks

He has always viewed US intelligence with deep suspicion and even resentment, writes Jonathan Eyal.

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