GE2025: What you need to know about the cooling-off period | Thundery showers expected on some afternoons in first half of May

Plus: Man who died at 2XU Compression Run identified as Indonesian who was working in Singapore | If this e-mail is not displayed properly, click here. THURSDAY, MAY 01 2025 Amee Enriquez Deputy Newsletter Editor Good morning, The day before Polling Day is known as Cooling-off Day, during which campaigning activities and election advertising are not allowed. This period of campaign silence starts on May 2, after midnight, and ends only after polls close on Polling Day on May 3. Find out what is allowed – and not allowed – during this time. In other news, expect to keep your umbrellas on hand, with some wet weather set to continue in the first half of May, said the weatherman. Stay up to date on the GE2025 campaign trail, sign up here. Singapore What you need to know about the cooling-off period Introduced in 2010, Cooling-off Day was first observed in the 2011 General Election. Singapore Think of S'pore's future, pick the right candidates, says PM Wong in last leg of hustings He also called on Singaporeans to uphold a multiracial and multireligious society. Singapore WP Tampines team says it has experience handling residents' needs, town council if elected The team will also ensure ongoing projects in the town will carry on, if it is voted into Parliament. Singapore New town, new boundaries: Tengah goes to the polls in GE2025 The nascent estate of 8,000 residents was part of Hong Kah North SMC, but is now in Chua Chu Kang GRC. Singapore Demographic shifts, three-way race put Potong Pasir in the spotlight The former opposition stronghold is now younger, more populated and in GE2025, more contested. Singapore A nation of champion grumblers finds its groove in memes Singaporeans are world-class grumblers. We are now translating that talent into producing world-class memes, says the writer. World Ukraine, US sign minerals deal, tying Trump to Kyiv The Trump administration called it a new form of US commitment to Kyiv after the end of military aid. Singapore Thundery showers expected on some afternoons in first half of May: Met Service Thundery showers are expected over parts of the island on most afternoons. Sport Man who died at 2XU Compression Run identified as Indonesian who was working in Singapore His body was repatriated to Jakarta on April 29. Singapore Share a bed with your fur kid? Here's what you should know about antibiotic-resistant bacteria A local study shows 3 in 4 pet owners do not know such bacteria can spread between them and their pets. MOST POPULAR 1. GE2025: WP's Andre Low apologises for 'inappropriate' language, remarks in leaked Telegram messages 2. Secondary school student arrested for cutting teacher with penknife 3. Singapore's Best Employers 2025 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.