S’poreans will go to the polls on May 3, Nomination Day on April 23 | Former Malaysian PM Abdullah laid to rest

Plus: S'porean households to get $500 in CDC vouchers from May 13, valid until Dec 31 | If this e-mail is not displayed properly, click here. TUESDAY, APR 15 2025 Nikki Diane De Guzman Assistant Newsletter Editor Singaporeans will go to the polls on May 3, with Nomination Day falling on April 23. President Tharman Shanmugaratnam dissolved Singapore's 14th Parliament today and issued the Writ of Election. Follow ST's live coverage on the road to GE2025 here. In other news, all Singaporean households will receive $500 in CDC vouchers from May 13, to help them alleviate their daily expenses. They will be valid till Dec 31, 2025. Singapore GE2025: S'poreans will go to the polls on May 3, Nomination Day on April 23 The country will elect 97 MPs in 33 constituencies – 18 GRCs and 15 SMCs. Singapore PM Wong calls election at time of 'profound changes in the world' The upcoming election is his first as Prime Minister and secretary-general of the PAP. Singapore WP kickstarts GE2025 campaign with slogan 'Working for Singapore' WP said its slogans may have changed over the years, but the party's mission remains the same. Singapore PSP says it has been hard at work despite the redrawn boundaries, is ready to engage voters "Progress For All" is the party's new campaign slogan. Singapore S'porean households to get $500 in CDC vouchers from May 13, valid until Dec 31 Half the vouchers can be used at supermarkets, and half at participating merchants and hawkers. Singapore Property market should start to ease with larger housing supply in the pipeline: Desmond Lee HDB will roll out about 19,600 flats this year. Asia Former Malaysian PM Abdullah laid to rest after thousands pay their respects Singapore's SM Lee Hsien Loong attended the funeral, accompanied by Mrs Lee and officials from MFA. Singapore SIA to spend $45m to upgrade premium lounges at Changi Airport Terminal 2 The renovations will be done in phases from April 15 and complete around mid-2027. Singapore Nearly 5 years' jail for man who molested boy on multiple occasions between 2002 and 2008 He finally stopped targeting the victim around 2009 when the latter told him that he had a girlfriend. Life Why do my aches and pains get worse when it rains? Some people may be more sensitive to air pressure, but the research is inconclusive. 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.