Don’t inflame sensitive issues or use domestic politics to divide S’pore: PM Wong | Trump tells Putin to stop after deadly Kyiv strike

Plus: CEO who sold $7.3m supercar to alleged fraudster lost $11m in nickel scam | If this e-mail is not displayed properly, click here. FRIDAY, APR 25 2025 Jonathan Wong Assistant Newsletter Editor Good morning, Do not inflame sensitive issues or use domestic politics to divide Singaporeans, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said to opposition parties in his first rally speech as head of government. Whatever the differences, "we are all Singaporeans first and foremost", he said last night. Get highlights on the GE2025 campaign trail. Sign up here. In other news, Singaporean Aidil Sharin Sahak, who guided Sarawakian club Kuching City to fourth in the 2024-25 Malaysia Super League season, has won the Coach of the Year accolade at the country's National Football Awards. Singapore Don't inflame sensitive issues or use domestic politics to divide S'pore: PM Wong He also called on Singaporeans to choose individuals of character at the elections. Singapore WP has been stress-tested and is a 'force for good' in times of crisis, says Pritam Singh He said WP has proven itself to be a loyal opposition in Parliament, and one that is loyal to Singaporeans. Singapore Some Marine Parade-Braddell Heights residents disappointed they will not get to vote in GE2025 Residents said they feel left out, and had been keen to see how the votes would pan out for the constituency. Singapore Over 8,000 police NSmen to be recalled for duty at rallies, polling stations and counting centres High-tech equipment such as cameras will also be deployed to ensure that the events are safe and incident-free. Singapore Authorities investigating social media accounts targeting political parties Most of the accounts were created in April, and had profile pictures made with AI. Singapore CEO who sold supercar to Ng Yu Zhi for $7.3m lost $11m in nickel scam Businessman Steven Goh said he invested more than $20 million in Ng's scheme. World 'Vladimir, STOP!': Trump tells Putin after deadly Kyiv strike Moscow fires a barrage of missiles and drones at Kyiv, killing at least 12 people and injuring at least 90. Business Some S'pore-based retailers feel the pinch as US tariffs take effect Local retailers with a presence in the US are facing rising uncertainty, said a consultant. Opinion China and S'pore: Perspectives from my 'double life' Despite the many huge differences, each country also exists in its own bubble, writes Tan Dawn Wei. Sport S'porean Aidil Sharin wins Coach of the Year award at Malaysia's football gala He was also picked by fans as coach of the Fans' XI. MOST POPULAR 1. GE2025: PAP retains Marine Parade-Braddell Heights GRC with no contest; first walkover since 2011 2. GE2025: DPM Gan to face off against WP's Harpreet in battle for Punggol, now an election hot spot 3. GE2025: 5 parties to hold election rallies on April 24 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.