GE2025: Do S’poreans care if politicians speak dialects? | Rare bat species spotted at Lower Peirce Reservoir

Plus: 8 things S'pore will do to tap opportunities amid global challenges | If this e-mail is not displayed properly, click here. THURSDAY, MAY 01 2025 Amee Enriquez Deputy Newsletter Editor Good evening, Delivering his first May Day Rally as Prime Minister, Mr Lawrence Wong outlined how the Government and the labour movement will help Singaporeans navigate the immense challenges ahead. While acknowledging global uncertainties marked by shifting rules and higher trade barriers, he stressed today that "it is not all doom and gloom". More details in this report. In other news, a rare bat species native to Singapore has been sighted at Lower Peirce Reservoir, delighting wildlife enthusiasts. Get updates on the GE2025 campaign trail, sign up here. Singapore 'The PAP will never step away from the labour movement,' PM Wong promises workers He asked Singaporeans to judge him and his team fairly, as Singapore prepares to head to the polls. Singapore 8 things S'pore will do to tap opportunities amid global challenges "Even in the darkest of storms, there are rays of light – new opportunities for those who are prepared," said PM Wong. Singapore DPM Heng asks voters to give PM Wong strong mandate as S'pore navigates 'big storms' The outgoing deputy prime minister was on a walkabout with the PAP's East Coast GRC team. Singapore More opposition voices in Parliament will not weaken the Govt: PSP Greater opposition presence will result in robust debates to ensure policies benefit Singaporeans, the party says. Singapore Do Singaporeans care if politicians speak dialects? Hokkien, Teochew and Cantonese have been heard on the campaign trail. Opinion Cool down, consider, and cut through the campaign fog In the flurry of rallies, walkabouts and online noise, it's easy to lose sight of what's at stake, says the writer. Singapore GE2025: Millennial town Bidadari is a new twist on an old plot Its prime central location is another big sweetener. Singapore Rare bat species spotted at Lower Peirce Reservoir thrills wildlife enthusiasts According to NParks, the trefoil horseshoe bat is critically endangered in Singapore. Opinion Gen Z is leading the charge back to the office Data shows younger staff – more than baby boomers – crave the connection and routine of in-person work. Life Viewpoint: Thrift stores can't thrive in Singapore if treated as dumping grounds for fast fashion Japanese reuse chain 2nd Street opened at 313@somerset on April 29. 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.