Ng Eng Hen, S’pore’s longest-serving defence minister, will not contest GE2025 | New species of bug discovered, named after S’pore

Plus: Why do S'pore millennial homes look the same? | If this e-mail is not displayed properly, click here. FRIDAY, APR 18 2025 Amee Enriquez Deputy Newsletter Editor Good evening, Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen, who guided Singapore's military strategy through an increasingly complex security environment, will retire from politics after over two decades in Cabinet. The five-term MP announced today that he will not be contesting the general election. In other news, a new "Singapore citizen" has been discovered living on the roadside at the National University of Singapore. Researchers announced the discovery of a new species of mirid, or plant bug, Campylomma singapura, in a research paper published on March 24. Stay on top of the news with Newsie, ST's Telegram bot. Singapore Ng Eng Hen, S'pore's longest-serving defence minister, will not contest GE2025 Dr Ng entered politics in 2001 and became defence minister in 2011. Singapore WP introduces 4 new faces, including IMH psychologist Ong Lue Ping The party did not disclose where the candidates will be fielded. Singapore Red Dot United reveals full slate for Holland-Bukit Timah, including 25-year-old newcomer The four-man team, which includes an assistant engineer and a business owner, was unveiled on April 18. Singapore New species of bug discovered, named after Singapore The bug was found on a sea hibiscus tree. Singapore 'Disappointed, angry': Theft at allotment garden plots in Singapore riles up some gardeners Eight gardeners told ST they had plants stolen from their plots. World Would Europe pivot to China in Trump's tariffs war? Beijing has been quick in seizing the opportunity to fill the void left by the Americans, but there are still concerns. Asia Thai health authority warns of 'Labubu' drug outbreak during Songkran Of these cases, two have died, and one remains in the intensive care unit. Sport Incoming FAS president Forrest Li outlines mission to bring pride and joy back to Singapore football The tech billionaire's team are the only candidates nominated on a slate basis for the 2025-2029 term. Opinion Fertility treatments shouldn't cost a career or a promotion A working professional shares the highs and lows of her IVF journey, and how companies can help. Life Cream walls, beige furniture: Why do Singapore millennial homes look the same? On Singapore social media, "Mujicore" and "Japandi" homes in shades of beige and white dominate. 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.