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Desmond Lee on potential new face in West Coast0:36Desmond Lee on potential new face in West Coast

National Development Minister and West Coast MP Desmond Lee was joined by PAP new face and trade unionist Natasha Choy at the launch of Our Residents' Hub in the West Coast Peak Residents’ Network on April 2.

2 self-radicalised S’porean teens, aged 15 and 17, issued orders under Internal Security Act2:492 self-radicalised S’porean teens, aged 15 and 17, issued orders under Internal Security Act

Speaking to the media at Masjid Maarof on April 2, Law and Home Affairs Minister K. Shanmugam said that the Internal Security Department had dealt with 2 self-radicalised Singaporean teens.

25 hours, 4 minutes: Cory Booker sets record for longest Senate speech0:5625 hours, 4 minutes: Cory Booker sets record for longest Senate speech

Senator Cory Booker, a Democratic US lawmaker, shattered a record for the longest speech in Senate history, staying on his feet for more than 25 hours to deliver a fiery protest against President Donald Trump’s “unconstitutional” actions.

Team leader of SCDF contingent in Myanmar details 8-hour rescue effort1:58Team leader of SCDF contingent in Myanmar details 8-hour rescue effort

Team leader Colonel Tay Zhi Wei is part of the 80-strong contingent sent by the SCDF on Mar 29 to assist in rescue efforts in Myanmar. Speaking to ST via video call, Colonel Tay shares details of the rescue efforts so far.

The Usual Place Podcast: Is the Ministry of Health a Killjoy?1:28The Usual Place Podcast: Is the Ministry of Health a Killjoy?

Health Minister Ong Ye Kung talks to The Usual Place host Natasha Ann Zachariah about the Ministry of Health's approach to encouraging Singaporeans to lead a healthier lifestyle. Watch the full show on YouTube and the ST Podcasts channel.

Kim Soo-hyun, in tearful press conference, denies dating Kim Sae-ron when she was a minor1:22Kim Soo-hyun, in tearful press conference, denies dating Kim Sae-ron when she was a minor

South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun, who is at the centre of swirling rumours about his alleged relationship with late actress Kim Sae-ron, held a press conference on March 31 to emphatically state that he did not date her when she was a minor.

First train out: A train captain’s journey1:32First train out: A train captain’s journey

As dawn breaks, SMRT train captain Munirah prepares for another day of transporting commuters safely.

PAP new faces spotted in East Coast GRC | GE20251:14PAP new faces spotted in East Coast GRC | GE2025

East Coast GRC MPs visited Al Ansar Mosque on Hari Raya on Monday (March 31), accompanied by Minister for Culture, Community and Youth Edwin Tong, ex-AIC CEO Dinesh Vasu Dash, and ex-CEO of Make-A-Wish Singapore, Hazlina Abdul Halim.

Shanmugam introduces PAP new face in Nee Soon GRC | GE20250:54Shanmugam introduces PAP new face in Nee Soon GRC | GE2025

Minister for Home Affairs and Law K. Shanmugam introduced PAP new face Syed Harun Alhabsyi in Nee Soon GRC on Sunday (March 31), ahead of the upcoming Singapore general election, which must be held by November.

GE2025: Constitution provides for NMPs to step down to stand in elections: Shanmugam1:36GE2025: Constitution provides for NMPs to step down to stand in elections: Shanmugam

Minister for Home Affairs and Law K. Shanmugam said the Constitution provides for Nominated MPs to step down to stand in elections. Mr Shanmugam spoke after community visits in Yishun on Hari Raya Puasa (March 31).

GE2025: SDP to contest Marsiling-Yew Tee GRC0:40GE2025: SDP to contest Marsiling-Yew Tee GRC

The Singapore Democratic Party (SDP) has said it will contest in Marsiling-Yew Tee GRC, where Prime Minister Lawrence Wong is an MP, at the upcoming general election.

GE2025: Potential PSP candidates on walkabout in Chua Chu Kang GRC1:14GE2025: Potential PSP candidates on walkabout in Chua Chu Kang GRC

Potential candidates from the Progress Singapore Party engaged residents during a walkabout in Keat Hong, Chua Chu Kang on March 30.

GE2025: Potential new faces seen at PAP Marine Parade walkabout1:07GE2025: Potential new faces seen at PAP Marine Parade walkabout

Marine Parade GRC MPs Tan See Leng and Mohd Fahmi Aliman were on a walkabout in the area on Sunday (March 30), alongside potential new face Diana Pang and Nee Soon GRC MP Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim.

GE2025: New, younger PAP team for Sengkang GRC hopes to win residents’ hearts0:58GE2025: New, younger PAP team for Sengkang GRC hopes to win residents’ hearts

Dr Lam Pin Min introduced the new PAP team in Sengkang GRC on March 30, ahead of the upcoming general election. Dr Lam said the new team is much younger and has a balanced gender representation.

Wong Kim Hoh meets artist Jeff Lai aka @playingwithpencil4:48Wong Kim Hoh meets artist Jeff Lai aka @playingwithpencil

Meet Jeff Lai aka @playingwithpencil. He has gained a following on social media by drawing strangers and gifting them with a portrait. He says: "A sketch is just a small gesture. If I can make some people happy by sketching them, I’ll do it."

PM Wong: Diversity can pull us apart if not managed well2:41PM Wong: Diversity can pull us apart if not managed well

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong speaks at the 40th anniversary launch ceremony of government feedback unit Reach at Jewel Changi Airport.

GE2025: 2 new PAP faces introduced in Sembawang GRC2:06GE2025: 2 new PAP faces introduced in Sembawang GRC

Two men were introduced as new faces for Sembawang GRC by Health Minister Ong Ye Kung on March 29, ahead of an upcoming general election.

SCDF sends 80-strong team to Myanmar in wake of devastating earthquake0:39SCDF sends 80-strong team to Myanmar in wake of devastating earthquake

An 80-member contingent from the Singapore Civil Defence Force left for Yangon, Myanmar on March 29 to assist in rescue efforts in the quake-battered disaster zone.

GE2025: SPP to contest Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC, Potong Pasir SMC1:20GE2025: SPP to contest Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC, Potong Pasir SMC

The Singapore People’s Party will be returning to familiar grounds of Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC and Potong Pasir SMC in the upcoming general election. Secretary-General Steve Chia stated his party’s intention to run in these constituencies on March 29.

$800m centre opens to test trains and rail systems in Singapore1:30$800m centre opens to test trains and rail systems in Singapore

Trains and rail systems can now be tested in Singapore, with the completion and opening of a new $800 million test centre in Tuas.

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