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Plus: River Valley fire – 'Boy looked lifeless, mouth was burnt,' says doctor who helped injured children | If this e-mail is not displayed properly, click here. SATURDAY, APR 19 2025 Amee Enriquez Deputy Newsletter Editor Good evening, Singaporeans will vote in the general election on May 3, which has been declared a public holiday. The Ministry of Manpower said that the day should be treated in the same manner as any other public holiday. More on the guidelines here. Separately, 18 members of the public received the Singapore Civil Defence Force's Community Lifesaver award for their part in rescuing and helping victims of the fire on River Valley Road. A 10-year-old girl died and 21 others were injured in the fire on April 8. Stay updated with what's happening. Join ST's Telegram channel. Singapore GE2025: Polling Day on May 3 a public holiday, says MOM Companies are advised to grant their employees the day off. Singapore Memes maketh man? The who, what and why of Singapore's favourite GE memes The Straits Times looks back at the stars of viral election moments of yore. World Singapore agencies engaging US counterparts over tariffs The 10 per cent tariff on imports from Singapore came into effect on April 5. Singapore Woodlands double murder: S'pore hangs man who killed pregnant wife, daughter in 2017 Teo Ghim Heng's appeal was dismissed in 2022. Singapore River Valley fire: 'Boy looked lifeless, mouth was burnt,' says doctor who helped injured children Dr Laura Biffin was among 18 who received an SCDF award for helping victims of the shophouse blaze. Asia Kudos for Xi's visit to Malaysia eclipsed by flag furore The missing crescent moon on Malaysian flags featured in Chinese-language media marred euphoria over the visit. 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. Life Half of S'pore women in their reproductive years have poor sexual function: Study Only about one in 10 healthcare professionals feels confident about managing sexual health concerns. Sign up for more free newsletters from The Straits Times here. Manage subscription here.