5 parties to hold election rallies on April 24 | Tens of thousands bid farewell to Pope Francis as he lies in state

Plus: SM Teo, DPM Heng to retire from politics If this e-mail is not displayed properly, click here. THURSDAY, APR 24 2025 Nikki Diane De Guzman Assistant Newsletter Editor Good morning, The race for GE2025 has kicked off and campaigning officially begins for 92 seats across 32 constituencies. Five political parties are set to hold election rallies tonight, with large crowds expected at several police-approved venues. Read on to find out where to catch the rallies. Get key highlights on election hustings as we head to Polling Day, sign up here. In other news, tens of thousands of mourners queued to say their last goodbyes to Pope Francis at St Peter's Basilica on April 23, as the body of the late Argentine pontiff began three days of lying in state. Singapore GE2025: Twists and turns on Nomination Day set stage for high-stakes election The event on April 23 was more exciting than what in past elections would typically have been a staid affair. Singapore GE2025: PAP keeps opposition guessing with last-minute deployments on Nomination Day These late switches appear to have given the party a strong hand as it heads into the hustings. Singapore GE2025: WP bets on Punggol, Tampines GRCs to make further inroads Its up-and-coming new faces have been fielded in these two areas as the party gears up for the polls. Singapore Equip yourselves with the best team to take our nation forward: PM Wong The challenges are more severe than at the last election when Singapore faced the pandemic, he said. Singapore From navy chief to a key pillar of PAP's 3G team: SM Teo to retire after 33 years in politics PM Lawrence Wong said SM Teo's leadership enabled S'pore to stand tall and proud in the world. Singapore DPM Heng, S'pore's economic czar through the Covid-19 pandemic, to retire from politics He entered politics in 2011 in Tampines GRC, as part of a cohort that would form the core of the PAP's 4G leadership. Singapore 5 parties to hold election rallies on April 24 Rules are issued on traffic and drones, as well as prohibited items. World Tens of thousands bid farewell to Pope Francis as he lies in state By the afternoon on April 23, the wait to enter St Peter's Basilica was more than four hours. Opinion More seniors should have access to Bixeps to strengthen muscles and stay active for longer QMT and the cheaper Bixeps may offer a safe and non-invasive way for seniors to maintain muscle strength. Singapore Man in maid abuse case walks free after receiving discharge amounting to acquittal He was previously accused of acts including using a phone to hit the maid's head. MOST POPULAR 1. 'Sleep divorce' in Singapore: Why some couples choose to sleep separately 2. GE2025: PAP retains Marine Parade-Braddell Heights GRC with no contest; first walkover since 2011 3. Heavy traffic in Bukit Timah expected on April 22 for Puan Noor Aishah's casket procession to Kranji If you received this newsletter from someone, sign up here to get daily updates right in your inbox! If you have any feedback, please drop us an e-mail at st-newsletters@sph.com.sg Sign up for more free newsletters from The Straits Times here. Manage subscription here.