Reject identity politics, keep race and religion out of political space: PM Wong | DFI CEO on why Cold Storage and Giant were sold

Plus: How a side hustle became a $10m mala empire for this 25-year-old | If this e-mail is not displayed properly, click here. SUNDAY, APR 27 2025 Tan Mae Lynn Newsletter Editor Singapore should firmly reject identity politics, and keep race and religion out of the political space, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. He called on the leaders of all political parties to clarify their stance on two fundamental principles: that identity politics has no place in Singapore, and that religion and politics should not mix. More in the full report. In other news, find out how this 25-year-old turned a side hustle from his Nanyang Technological University hostel canteen stall into a $10-million mala empire. To get highlights on the GE2025 election campaigning, sign up here. Singapore Reject identity politics, says PM Wong as he calls on political parties to make clear their position "This is not a partisan or party matter. This is a matter of national importance," he said. Singapore WP says it did not make promises to any individual in exchange for political support It cannot be a successful political party "if we play the race and religion card", Pritam Singh stressed. Singapore Is 'abandonment' the word of the GE2025 campaign build-up so far? How is the general election shaping up after the first few days of hustings? Singapore GE2025: 3 election rallies on April 27 The events are scheduled from 7pm to 10pm. Singapore US not ready to lower tariff on imports from Singapore, but agrees to explore way forward: DPM Gan MTI has cut Singapore's growth forecast for 2025 to zero per cent to 2 per cent in the face of a US-China tariff war. Opinion Why Cold Storage was sold: DFI's CEO says shifting retail trends forced the call Investors seem to agree and shares in DFI rose after the sale announcement. Life How a supper stall side hustle became a $10-million mala empire for this 25-year-old A Hot Hideout is changing the way Singaporeans eat mala with its recipe for reinvention. Singapore More scam victims in S'pore in debt; rise in cases seen by credit counselling agencies Debt advisory agencies are helping hundreds of victims to arrange repayment plans with creditors. Business Why an e-mail on big family decision is better than no records A dispute involving a family business provides a good lesson on why it is prudent to make records in writing. Singapore Man nabbed for driving while intoxicated after car crashes in Punggol The driver was seen driving against the flow of traffic before getting into an accident. MOST POPULAR 1. Mediacorp star Juin Teh moves home to JB to save on rent, takes public transport across Causeway 2. S'pore blocks FB posts by 2 Malaysian politicians, ex-ISA detainee that attempt to influence election 3. Jail and more than $2.4m in penalty for ex-director at zoo who took bribes over 11 years 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.