9 election rallies to be held tonight | S’pore invites visitors to dream of a better future at Osaka World Expo

Plus: S'pore blocks FB posts by 2 Malaysian politicians, ex-ISA detainee that attempt to influence election | If this e-mail is not displayed properly, click here. SATURDAY, APR 26 2025 Amee Enriquez Deputy Newsletter Editor Good morning, Nine election rallies will take place tonight, scheduled from 7pm to 10pm, with large crowds expected at the venues. Police said permits were issued to seven parties. Meanwhile, read about Madam Soh Siew Geok, 72, who is perhaps Singapore's most avid attendee of Meet-the-People Sessions (MPS). The retiree takes a bus to MPS across the island to collect autographs of the country's political representatives as a hobby. Since 2015, she has acquired more than 90 signatures. To get more on the GE2025 hustings, sign up here. Singapore Nine election rallies to be held tonight Attendees are strongly encouraged to take public transport with large crowds expected. Singapore How are hustings shaping up with a week to Polling Day? Rising costs, S'pore's economy and the value of having more opposition voices were among the topics raised so far. Singapore In aspiring for political maturity, should S'poreans look beyond just the right to vote? We should be okay with parties making choices that prioritise a larger goal, writes Goh Yan Han. Singapore S'pore blocks FB posts by 2 Malaysian politicians, ex-ISA detainee that attempt to influence election Foreigners must not direct, fund or in any way influence Singapore's elections, said ELD and IMDA. Singapore Parliamentary pursuits: Retiree's 'secret' autograph book holds over 90 MP signatures She got SM Lee Hsien Loong's signature in Chinese on the GE2025 trail. Business Private markets may open doors to S'pore retail investors to access higher returns This is as MAS is exploring letting retail investors access a space reserved for large players and the rich. Asia At the Osaka World Expo, S'pore invites visitors to dream of a better future The $36 million pavilion is named the Dream Sphere. Asia Breathing new life into the past: KL to spend $180m on conservation, green corridors Historic landmarks like Carcosa Seri Negara and the Sultan Abdul Samad Building will be restored under the plan. Sport S'pore women's 4x100m relay team equal national record, qualify for Asian c'ships But the Republic's men lose the 4x100m relay gold to Thailand by 0.001sec. Singapore Jail and more than $2.4m in penalty for ex-director at zoo who took bribes over 11 years Barry Chong Peng Wee obtained over $2.4 million in bribes between 2005 and 2016. MOST POPULAR 1. Mediacorp star Juin Teh moves home to JB to save on rent, takes public transport across Causeway 2. FairPrice rolls out 50-cent coffee at Kopitiam outlets, 50% discounts for members 3. CEO who sold rare supercar to Ng Yu Zhi for $7.3m had also invested in billion-dollar nickel scheme 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.