New MPs hit the ground running at Meet-the-People Sessions | Gates Foundation to open office in S’pore

Plus – Changi Airport T5: About $4.75b worth of construction contracts awarded | If this e-mail is not displayed properly, click here. TUESDAY, MAY 06 2025 Jonathan Wong Assistant Newsletter Editor Good morning, After nine days of marathon campaigning for the 2025 General Election, seasoned MPs and newly elected ones alike hit the ground running at Meet-the-People Sessions around Singapore yesterday. More details in this report. In other news, rail operator SMRT Trains was fined $240,000 yesterday over an accident at Bishan Depot in March 2020 that killed one of its technical officers. For the latest news, join ST's Telegram channel. Singapore New MPs hit the ground running at Meet-the-People Sessions The MPs offered a glimpse into issues raised by residents at the first such sessions since GE2025. Singapore Voter turnout at GE2025 the lowest since 1968, at 92.47% The figure does not include votes cast at overseas polling stations or by post, which will be added later. Singapore Leadership transition for S'pore complete with strong mandate from GE2025: Analysts All eyes are on the new Cabinet, which has to be formed soon, they added. Singapore Gates Foundation to open office in S'pore The philanthropic organisation aims to fight poverty, disease and inequity around the world. Singapore Changi Airport T5: Construction contracts worth about $4.75b awarded The contracts are for building the passenger terminal's foundation and airside infrastructure. Singapore SMRT Trains fined $240k over accident that killed technical officer Technical officer Muhammad Afiq Senawi was killed after a rod weighing nearly 3kg hit him in 2020. Business More women in S'pore taking the leap into investing Singaporean women are becoming more financially independent and digitally savvy. Asia Malaysian SMEs see red over longer visa-free period for China visitors They worry that mainland Chinese who work illegally while on tourist visas will disrupt their livelihoods. Opinion S'pore built a nation underpinned by public health, but new threats loom Today's struggles are often hidden behind closed doors and phone screens, says the writer. Singapore Jail for former pre-school teacher who ill-treated 2 toddlers under her care The 30-year-old woman has two young children of her own. 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.