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Plus: Half of S'pore women in their reproductive years have poor sexual function, study finds | If this e-mail is not displayed properly, click here. SUNDAY, APR 13 2025 Tan Mae Lynn Newsletter Editor Eight new faces who look set to run under the PAP banner in the 2025 General Election have been revealed by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. They are among more than 30 new candidates who will be fielded in this year's election. PM Wong said yesterday that the PAP has finalised its slate of candidates for the upcoming general election. Opposition PSP meanwhile, has confirmed that it will be returning to contest the Marymount, Kebun Baru and Pioneer SMCs, with party leaders saying they will confirm their candidates closer to Nomination Day. To get more updates on the upcoming election, subscribe to our GE2025 newsletter here. In other news, as interest rates come down, what are some safe options for your cash? Here are some suggestions from experts. Catch up on the news that matters, any time. Join ST's WhatsApp channel. Singapore PM Wong unveils eight new PAP faces for GE2025 in video They include former MOF director Shawn Loh and orthopaedic surgeon Hamid Razak. Singapore SM Lee urges S'poreans to work together amid challenging global environment He said it's a special privilege that the country can keep making things better here despite external challenges. Singapore PSP confirms it will contest Marymount, Kebun Baru, Pioneer SMCs again The party's leaders were spotted on walkabouts in the various constituencies with potential candidates. Singapore RDU withdraws from opposition coalition over NSP's refusal to back down from 3-way fight The Coalition is an alliance that also includes the Singapore United Party and Singapore People's Party. World Trump spares smartphones, computers from his 125% China tariffs The move will lessen the cost impact on US consumers for a host of popular high-tech products. Business Safe alternatives for your savings as interest rates come down Money market funds are among options experts suggest. Singapore More patients to be offered the choice to receive hospital care at home Public hospitals will expand their virtual wards providing care at home based on the demand. Life Down The Rabbit Hole: What's with this abandoned factory in Woodlands? Once part of Singapore's industrial rise, the Shell Woodlands North Lube Oil Blending Plant is due to be demolished. 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. Opinion Pssst... I'm watching Emerald Hill. Perhaps you should too If we don't tell our own stories, who will do it for us? MOST POPULAR 1. S'pore's first MRT train hotel to open for bookings in second half of 2025 2. Billion-dollar nickel scam: Ng Yu Zhi spent $7m on luxury cars he gave to wife, girlfriends 3. River Valley fire: Family of 10-year-old girl who died in blaze gather for last goodbye 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.