2.6m S’poreans head to the polls in PM Wong’s first election as leader | Grading for sauces, oils, seasonings may shape palates in S’pore

Plus: Spanish police ask for suspected killer of Audrey Fang to be deported to S'pore | If this e-mail is not displayed properly, click here. SATURDAY, MAY 03 2025 Nikki Diane De Guzman Assistant Newsletter Editor Good morning, Singaporeans will head to the polls today in a general election taking place amid great global uncertainty. There are 92 out of 97 parliamentary seats that await the verdict of voters, with Marine Parade-Braddell Heights GRC uncontested at this election. For the latest updates on GE2025, follow our live coverage. To get the round up of all the action from Polling Day and the post-results events this weekend, sign up here. In other news, Mitchell Ong, the suspect in the fatal stabbing of fellow Singaporean Audrey Fang in Spain, faces being deported to be tried in Singapore, after the Spanish immigration authorities submitted the request to a court. Singapore S'poreans head to the polls in PM Wong's first election as leader Multi-cornered fights are set for Ang Mo Kio, Sembawang and Tampines GRCs, plus Potong Pasir and Radin Mas SMCs. World Overseas S'poreans cast the first votes in Dubai, London and 3 US cities Overseas polls must close not later than the close of polls in Singapore. Singapore Inside the set-up of one of S'pore's 1,240 polling stations Around 34,000 public service officers have been deployed as election officials for GE2025. Singapore Spanish police ask for suspected killer of Audrey Fang to be deported to S'pore The Spanish immigration authority also requested that he be banned from returning to Spain for 10 years. Business S'pore factory activity shrinks after 19 months of growth as Trump tariffs hit export orders Local manufacturers reported a wave of export-order deferments and cancellations. Asia Counterfeit Manolos and Birkins put Jakarta in crosshairs of US trade office Indonesia has served as both a transit hub and a local market for fake goods. Singapore Grading for salt, soya sauce, oils may shape palates in S'pore for sodium, saturated fat Local food manufacturers said they supported the move but reformulation will take time and effort. Opinion Obesity is a disease and we need to start treating it like one Misperceptions and a focus on weight-loss medications risk oversimplifying a complex health crisis, say the writers. Life Actor-DJ Dennis Chew, 51, graduates from Ngee Ann Polytechnic, offered spot in NUS The local star hopes to pursue a bachelor's degree in Chinese studies come August. Singapore Man who sought nearly $3m over accident gets $10k, judge highlights bid to inflate claim The district judge found no basis to award the quantum of damages sought. MOST POPULAR 1. Police probing 13 youngsters for damaging wheelchairs at designated GE2025 polling stations 2. GE2025: 5 assembly centres for candidates, supporters to wait for poll results 3. GE2025: Independent candidate Jeremy Tan challenges Mountbatten rival to close down S'pore Pools branch 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.