A 38-year-old Malaysian man was sentenced to six weeks in jail for attacking and injuring a bus driver. Looi Kai Ye pleaded guilty to one charge on April 7, while other charges are still pending. They include voluntarily causing hurt, mischief and public nuisance.  The incident occurred on Jan 21 at a bus stop located near Block 141 Tampines Avenue 2, when Looi was waiting for SBS Transit bus 59. Looi got frustrated waiting for the bus, which still had not arrived after 11 minutes. When it arrived at around 8.10am, Looi lost his temper and began shouting at the bus driver, Parvathy A/P Subramaniam. The assault worsened when Looi punched Parvathy on the left side of her head at least six times. A passenger on the bus managed to confront Looi and escort him off the bus, while another evacuated the other passengers, reported Shin Min. The driver was taken to Changi General Hospital for treatment and given three days of medical leave.

Minister of State for Home Affairs and National Development Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim has confirmed he will be leaving Nee Soon GRC to contest Marine Parade-Braddell Heights GRC in the 2025 General Election. Speaking to the media on Friday (April 11) morning, Assoc Prof Faishal said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong had asked him to join the PAP team in the newly-formed Marine Parade-Braddell Heights GRC, and he had agreed. The 56-year-old was first elected as an MP for then-Marine Parade GRC's Kaki Bukit Division in 2006, and moved to Nee Soon GRC in 2011. «I'm very fortunate to be able to grow with the residents in Nee Soon... Going back to Marine Parade, it's homecoming,» he said during an interview held at a coffee shop in Block 747 Yishun Street 72 .  There had been speculations that Assoc Prof Faishal would not be fielded in Nee Soon GRC after he was seen with Manpower Minister and Marine Parade GRC MP Tan See Leng at a walkabout at Eunos Crescent Market and Food Centre on March 30.

Ang Mo Kio GRC is poised for a three-cornered fight in the upcoming polls after two opposition parties failed to reach a deal on which one will face off against the PAP. Singapore United Party (SUP) secretary-general Andy Zhu said his party is adamant about contesting the ward despite the presence of a “third party”. The third party is the People’s Power Party (PPP), which has indicated that it will also field a team in Ang Mo Kio GRC, to be led by party treasurer William Lim. Speaking to reporters during a walkabout in Ang Mo Kio Avenue 10 on April 10, Mr Zhu, 42, said the SUP tried to broker a deal with PPP secretary-general Goh Meng Seng, but the two parties could not agree on which side will pull out. “I have spoken to him, and he will take the matter back to his team to deliberate... We do hope that PPP will recede from here,” said Mr Zhu, a property agent. In response to queries, Mr Goh said he had a short discussion with Mr Zhu, but there is no resolution in sight. PPP has also shown interest in Tampines GRC, where the Workers’ Party and National Solidarity Party (NSP) are likely to contest.

The new Central Manpower Base's (CMPB) facilities are on track to gradually open come June and will reach full operational capabilities in September, the Ministry of Defence (Mindef) said on Thursday (April 10). Located just a stone's throw away from Cashew MRT station, the CMPB has multiple facilities for both national servicemen and members of the public. This includes a one-stop service centre for servicemen, a regional health hub, an all-weather fitness conditioning centre (FCC), a lifestyle mart for servicemen to buy equipment, an outdoor fitness zone and a food court. The new CMPB will replace the current one along Depot Road, which has been there since 1989. It will also consolidate the various facilities across Singapore for easy access — presently, the medical classification centre is in Depot Road with the Military Medicine Institute at Kent Ridge. Speaking with the media on Thursday at the base's outdoor fitness zone, head of project office for the new CMPB development Senior Lieutenant Colonel (SLTC) Lau Hui Boon said that the location will be a one-stop service for pre-enlistees and NS men.

SINGAPORE — «Al dente», «tangy», «succulent» and «flavourful». These are not necessarily words one might expect from someone campaigning for a seat in the gastronomic void that is Singapore's Parliament House.  But once in a while, a plate of char kway teow or a stack of prata wedges its way into the mosaic of resident handshakes and party group shots crowding the feeds of Singapore's politicians. Usually composed around a simple meal at a humble hawker table, these photographs depict everyday life as most Singaporeans might recognise it.  Casual update or calculated strategy? The Straits Times breaks down the ways in which politicians have approached the nation's favourite pastime: eating.  'I'm one of you'  Regardless of race, language or allegiance, everyone needs to eat.  Prime Minister Lawrence Wong grabs a breakfast of bak chor mee when «jet-lagged and craving» local food. Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo seeks solace in a bowl of mee tai mak during a hectic period. Leader of the Opposition Pritam Singh discusses international affairs over a plate of mee siam.

SINGAPORE — Suspended policeman Kevin Chelvam has been convicted of four charges linked to one of Singapore's worst maid abuse cases involving the death of a domestic helper. On April 10, the 46-year-old Traffic Police officer was the last of three people to be found guilty of abusing Myanmar maid, Piang Ngaih Don, who weighed a mere 24kg when she died in 2016. She had not been given sufficient food for at least 35 days. When she started working for the family on May 28, 2015, she weighed 39kg. After a trial, District Judge Teoh Ai Lin convicted Chelvam one count of abetting his then wife Gaiyathiri Murugayan to voluntarily cause grievous hurt by starving Piang Ngaih Don. Chelvam, who was her registered employer, was also convicted of one count of voluntarily causing hurt by grabbing her hair, and lifting her body off the ground. His bail was set at $20,000 on April 10 and he is expected to be sentenced on July 17. More than 10 people, including his mother, were seated in the gallery when the judge gave her verdict. Some of them bowed their heads during the sombre proceedings that lasted around 90 minutes.

Floral tributes were paid at the River Valley shophouse where a 10-year-old girl died and 21 others were injured after a fire broke out on Tuesday (April 8). When AsiaOne reached 278 River Valley Road at noon on Wednesday (April 9), two bouquets were seen at the corner of the shophouse's entrance. Two bouquets were seen at the corner of the shophouse's entrance. PHOTO: AsiaOne/Hoon Jeng Jee A bouquet of white and yellow chrysanthemums had a handwritten note in Chinese. «To the girl who passed away, rest in peace,» the note from Venerable Shi Fa Rong said. «May the injured have a speedy recovery.»

Sembawang Town Council has addressed allegations made by Singapore Democratic Party (SDP) chief Chee Soon Juan that it denied permission for the party to hold a town hall meeting.  In a TikTok video posted on Dr Chee's account on Monday (April 7), he said he had written to the town council for a space to discuss mental health with residents but was rejected. He also expressed concern that the town council was unfairly targeting the opposition, displaying images of People's Action Party (PAP) members distributing food to residents, implying it was a case of «double standards». In a Facebook statement on Tuesday (April 8), the town council clarified that Dr Chee's claims of double standards were «untrue», stating that common spaces are intended for «recreation, community activities, and providing assistance to residents in need», and that it «does not permit political activities to be conducted».

Leong Mun Wai, secretary-general of the Progress Singapore Party (PSP), has called on the Government to negotiate a new trade deal with the US following the latest imposition of tariffs by President Donald Trump. On Wednesday (April 9), Leong, speaking on behalf of his party, posted a statement on his Facebook page, acknowledging the concerns of Singaporeans. «We should take this opportunity to secure a new trade deal with President Trump and work with the US to address their concerns, which may include making adjustments to internal policies or making strategic investments in the US,» he said. He added that Singapore is currently at a «key inflection point» that either strengthen the nation as a key economic powerhouse in the region or sideline it as a global trading hub and hoped that the Government would «secure the best deal» for Singapore.

A motorcyclist was filmed offering assistance to a woman walking in the middle of a slip road connecting the Pan Island Expressway (PIE) to the Central Expressway (CTE) on Monday (April 7). According to a video uploaded to SG Road Vigilante later that evening, many motorists drove past the woman, but only one motorcyclist stopped to offer her aid. The motorcyclist, blogger Vaune Phan, can be seen waving at traffic behind her, cautioning them to wait. She then rides up to a woman standing in the middle of the road and speaks briefly with her. The woman gets on the back of Phan's motorcycle shortly after and the duo moves off. In posts to her Facebook story, Phan later shared that she had seen the woman «just standing right in the middle of the highway», adding that there were «so many cars». «I was so worried she was going to get hit,» she wrote. «It was really dangerous for her to be there, where vehicles can be going up to 90kmh… and motorists may not anticipate a person walking there.»

Minister of Law and Home Affairs K Shanmugam has denounced the killing of emergency workers in Gaza by Israeli soldiers which occurred last month, adding that their actions deserve «universal condemnation». In a Facebook post on Tuesday (April 8), Shanmugam referred to video evidence of the March 23 incident which was recovered from the mobile phone of one of the deceased and published by the Palestinian Red Crescent. The footage showed emergency workers in their uniforms and clearly marked ambulances and fire trucks, with their lights on, being fired on by soldiers PHOTO: Palestinian Red Crescent via Reuters This contradicted the Israeli Army's initial claim that soldiers opened fire on a convoy of emergency vehicles because they had approached «suspiciously ... without headlights or emergency signals», reported BBC.

A 32-year-old East Coast GRC resident has staked claim to East Coast GRC in the coming General Election — by launching a recruitment drive for his own political party. Restaurant owner Chia Yun Kai said that he decided to set up Most Valuable Party (MVP) less than a month ago after promises made by his Member of Parliament were «unfulfilled». Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat, 63, currently helms Bedok ward, where Chia has been living for over 20 years. «The East Coast plan was announced during the 2020 elections, and now they are saying the developments are taking place in 2025,» he told AsiaOne on Friday (April 4). Chia was referring to Heng's announcement on Jan 25, when he said that East Coast GRC would receive three new community spaces, with facilities like adventure playgrounds, fitness zones, and pet areas. Checks by AsiaOne found that MVP is not listed in the Registry of Societies by the Ministry of Home Affairs, a requirement for political parties with 10 or more members. Its official Instagram account created less than a month ago has only 80 followers, while its public Facebook group has just one member.

A 36-year-old man who allegedly stole wedding money boxes containing an estimated $50,000 in cash will be hauled to court on Wednesday (April 9). In a statement on April 8, the police said they were alerted to the alleged theft at a hotel along Beach Road at 12.49pm on April 5. An unknown man had allegedly swiped two money boxes filled with red packets from a wedding reception held at the hotel. The identity of the man was established through ground enquiries and CCTV images, and officers arrested the suspect on April 7. $3,000 in cash was recovered and seized by police. According to preliminary investigations, the man had possibly premeditated the theft. He had also changed into a different attire after the alleged incident, the police said. If convicted of theft, the man may face a jail term of up to three years and a fine. «The police have zero tolerance towards such brazen acts and will not hesitate to act against those who blatantly disregard the law,» said the statement.

A 20-month-old boy has gotten into the habit of a daily morning workout ever since he found a «workout buddy» on his way to school. A 13-second TikTok of the toddler was shared on Sunday (April 6) and has already captured the hearts of over 100,000 viewers.

Investigations into the suspected gas explosion tied to the deaths of a Singaporean man and his wife in Italy are ongoing, as their ashes were brought back to Singapore for memorial services on April 7 and 8. The investigations involved a range of technicians who installed and maintained the liquid petroleum gas system that powered the heating and kitchen of the couple’s Molazzana villa, which was reduced to rubble after a suspected malfunction to the system led to the explosion late on Dec 21, 2024, Italian media reported. Mr Seetoh Kwok Meng and his wife Chang Kai En, originally from Taiwan, had been living in the Italian commune in Lucca, Tuscany, for around six years, according to Mr Seetoh’s brother and Makansutra founder K.F. Seetoh. The villa’s former owners and manager of the company that installed the house’s boiler, were among those also issued notices by Italian public prosecutors to assist with investigations. An expert engineer was appointed to reconstruct the likely causes of the incident.

On a quiet weekday afternoon in West Coast, a primary school student walked passed a house where boxes of free assessment books and exam papers were left out for anyone in need. Curious, she stopped to see if there was anything that could help her with her upcoming exams. Asked if it was her first time checking the materials, she smiled and shook her head. «I usually walk this path on my way home, and ever since I noticed the free books, I occasionally stop to check them out. They are useful, and it helps me save money too,» she told AsiaOne, adding that some of the contents in the box include past-year exam papers, which are typically harder to find. This heartwarming gesture of generosity comes from a family of four living in a terrace house along West Coast Lane. They have been consistently giving away assessment books and papers to those in need since 2022. Speaking to AsiaOne, the owner of the house, Ken Yeo shared that the idea of giving out study materials came from his two children after they found a carton of brand-new assessment books in the storeroom while doing a routine clean up. 

SINGAPORE — A series of lapses in the reporting of abuse and follow-up checks contributed to the death of four-year-old Megan Khung, who was physically and emotionally abused for more than a year. During that period, she was forced to wear soiled diapers over her head, eat food from the dustbin and eat her mother's mucus. She died in 2020 after a fatal punch to the stomach, and her mother and her then boyfriend burned her body to hide their crime. Teachers at the young girl's pre-school, Healthy Start Child Development Centre (HSCDC), had observed visible injuries on her in March 2019. The centre, which is run by social service agency Beyond Social Services, submitted a report to the Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA) in early April 2019. The ECDA is the regulatory authority for pre-schools here. «However, the report did not fully describe the severity of the injuries, as compared to the evidence presented in the Court documents when Megan's mother and her partner were being charged,» the Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) told The Straits Times on April 8.

Come May, teens will be able to link their Grab accounts to their parents' Grab for Family account where the latter can book rides on behalf of their children. Several new features will also be implemented to enhance safety for these teenage children on the road, including a PIN number to confirm rides and an upgraded AudioProtect system. These are part of a suite of new features unveiled by local tech company Grab on Tuesday (April 8).  Grab for Family/Teens — an addition to the Grab for Family account — was introduced at the GrabX event on Tuesday at the JW Marriott Grand Ballroom The existing Grab for Family account, according to Grab's website, currently allows for family members to join only if they are 18 years old and above, and is available only to Singapore Grab users. This new feature will benefit users aged 13 to 17. Speaking at the event, Grab's chief product officer Philipp Kandal stressed the «need for safe, trackable transportation for teenagers across Southeast Asia», which Grab may soon be capable of fulfilling.

A 20-year-old man pleaded guilty to three counts of voyeurism on Monday (April 7) after he was caught taking upskirt photos and a video of a woman in Paya Lebar MRT station. On Sept 24, 2024, a 29-year-old Korean woman felt something hitting her calf while on an escalator out of the station. Suspicious of his intentions, the victim asked to check Benjamin Kow's phone and found an upskirt video and multiple blurry upskirt photos, Shin Min Daily News reported. When she called the police, Kow grabbed his phone and attempted to flee, pushing the victim and causing injuries to her elbow and ankles. Hearing calls for help, a male passerby got onto a bicycle, chased after the accused and stopped him. The report said that Kow attempted to delete video evidence while waiting for the police to arrive. Investigations revealed that Kow had prior instances of committing voyeurism, where he took upskirt photos of two other women at Dakota MRT station on separate occasions. No reports were filed at the time as the victims were not aware of his actions.

SINGAPORE – Customer data from two banks here was stolen in a ransomware attack on a printing vendor, though no login information was compromised. In a joint statement late on April 7, the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) and Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) said the two banks were DBS Bank and Bank of China, Singapore (BOC). DBS said the customer statements of around 8,200 customers were potentially compromised, while BOC separately said that the breach affected around 3,000 customers, whose paper letters were printed and distributed by Toppan Next Tech. Both banks added that their respective systems had not been compromised, and customer monies remained safe. DBS added that there was no evidence of unauthorised transactions resulting from the incident so far. According to DBS, the affected customers are mainly users of brokerage DBS Vickers and short-term loan service Cashline. The potentially compromised information came from statements or letters sent to individual customers between December 2024 and February 2025.

Goh Hanyan, who recently left the civil service after nearly 16 years, will be a very good MP wherever she goes, if elected, said Home Affairs and Law Minister K Shanmugam on Monday night (April 7).  Shanmugam was speaking to reporters after the Meet-the-People session (MPS) in Yishun Street 61, and described Goh, 39, as «very experienced» on the ground. The anchor minister for Nee Soon added that he has had many conversations with Goh and was struck by how thoughtful she is.  Shanmugam also highlighted her experiences at the Economic Development Board, where she dealt with foreign investments and was involved in the Jurong Island 2.0 project, which was launched in 2010, to review its competitiveness and sustainability.  Also present at the MPS was former three-term MP for Nee Soon GRC Dr Lee Bee Wah who retired from politics in 2020.  When asked if Lee was making a comeback to politics, Shanmugam said that the retired MP «has never left» and is here in the capacity as a mentor to help new candidates and MPs. 

Singaporean billionaire Robert Ng Chee Siong and three of his children are to be designated as politically significant persons (PSP) under the foreign interference law, announced the Ministry of Home Affairs on Monday (April 7). Along with their father, Daryl Ng Win Kong, Nikki Ng Mien Hua and David Ng Win Loong had declared in 2024 that they are members of a foreign legislature or foreign political organisation. All four reportedly hold positions in the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC). MHA said the Registry of Foreign and Political Disclosures assessed that the four individuals should be designated as PSPs based on their declared memberships, and served them notices of the intended designation on Monday. «To be clear, the intended designations of the four individuals are not because they have engaged in any egregious activity,» said the ministry. Persons designated as PSPs are required to make annual disclosures to the Registrar on political donations of $10,000 or more that they receive and accept, foreign affiliations, and migration benefits.

Visiting your local coffeeshop will soon be much easier on the wallet thanks to a new SG60 initiative. Singaporeans can look forward to a host of deals and promotions offered by about 140 coffeeshops across the island at various periods throughout the year. The nationwide initiative, in celebration of SG60, was officially launched on Monday (April 7). Five coffeeshop operators — Badaling Holdings, Broadway Food Centre, Chang Cheng, Koufu and Select Group — will offer special discounts and prices on selected food and drinks. The initiative aims to bring communities together while supporting local businesses, the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth said in a press release.

The Singapore Islamic Scholars and Religious Teachers Association (Pergas) has criticised former Nominated Member of Parliament (NMP) Calvin Cheng's comments about activists from a pro-Palestine group. In a Facebook post on Sunday (April 6), Pergas expressed «deep consternation» over the 49-year-old's «inflammatory suggestions» directed at members of the Muslim community in Singapore. «His remarks, particularly the insinuation that certain individuals be sent to Gaza and not allowed to return, are deeply troubling and risk undermining the hard-earned social cohesion that defines our multiracial, multireligious society,» said the organisation. On March 13, Cheng wrote about a group known as the Monday of Palestine Solidarity, whose members were accused of disrupting Meet-The-People Sessions held by the People's Action Party.

After consuming alcohol at a corporate dinner in a country club, a man decided to drive home but found himself lost in the compound. Leaving behind a trail of destruction in an 8-minute drive captured on closed circuit television (CCTV) footage, he ended up driving his car into a swimming pool. On April 7, William Teng Guan How, 63, pleaded guilty to one drink driving charge and one for performing a rash act endangering human life. He will be sentenced on April 9. Deputy Public Prosecutor Darren Ang said that on Aug 27, 2024, Teng had spent the day at Seletar Country Club for a golf event, followed by a corporate dinner at about 7.45pm. Teng admitted that he drank two shots of whiskey at the dinner before deciding to drive home around 9.30pm. The court heard he had taken a wrong turn within the country club's compound, driving through a playground before coming to the pool area. The pool was closed to visitors at the time. Footage played in court showed how Teng had driven his vehicle into the club's pool, and then reversed the car out of it before finally driving the front half of his car into the pool again.

The impact of the US tariffs has been overstated, according to Progress Singapore Party (PSP) chairman Dr Tan Cheng Bock, who disagreed with recent assessments made by several ministers.  US President Donald Trump unveiled sweeping new tariffs on trading partners on April 2, including a 10 per cent baseline tariff on almost every country — including Singapore.  Several ministers, including Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, have since weighed in on the issue.  In a video posted on Friday (April 4), PM Wong warned Singaporeans that the «likelihood of a full-blown global trade war is growing» as a result of the tariffs, adding that «the road ahead will be harder». 

A man allegedly stole more than $1,800 worth of items within three hours at Changi Airport. Indian national Singh Sangar was charged on Monday (April 7) for reportedly stealing from five different shops in Terminal 3's departure transit area. The 37-year-old's alleged thefts occurred between 2pm and 4.50pm on March 23. Singh allegedly stole stationery and souvenirs worth around $550 from WH Smith and $238 worth of chocolates from Cocoa Trees. He then reportedly stole $247 worth of jewellery from Discover Singapore, souvenirs amounting to $638 from Kaboom and a $135 Victoria's Secret handbag. In a statement on April 6, the police said they had detained Singh after a missing handbag report was made and prevented him from leaving Singapore.  Singh faces five charges of theft, with each offence carrying a jail term of up to seven years and a fine. He is expected to plead guilty on April 25, according to The Straits Times.

Forty-seven passengers were injured after a tour bus rear-ended another while both vehicles were travelling on an expressway on Saturday (April 5) in western Tokyo.  At least one Singaporean passenger was on board the rear-ended bus, travel agency KKday told AsiaOne. That person was confirmed to be safe. According to Japanese news outlet Kyodo News, the tour bus was carrying mostly foreign nationals when it was struck from behind while traveling on an expressway.  A bus driver reported at around 10.15am that none of the victims sustained life-threatening injuries in the collision, which occurred near the mouth of the Kobotoke Tunnel on the Chuo Expressway in Hachioji. KKday confirmed that 12 of its travellers were affected by the crash, including one Singaporean and others from Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Malaysia.  «The tour has been immediately stopped, and all 12 KKday customers were taken to the hospital for medical checks,» its spokesperson said, adding that the bus was carrying not just its clients but also passengers from other travel platforms and agencies.

Every weekday, Habsah Binte Dol wakes up at 2am to prepare for her job as a cook in a hawker stall. She is 73, and took on the responsibility of looking after her grandchildren, aged 14 and 18, after her daughter was jailed in 2024 for drug abuse. Woon Roselin, was released from jail in March, but Habsah still works five days a week, 12 hours a day at an ayam penyet stall near her home in Bedok, earning less than $1,000 a day, to help support the family.  After finishing her shift at 4pm, Hasbah's day isn't over. She heads home to prepare dinner for her grandchildren or occasionally runs errands, such as grocery shopping. In addition, she also manages the household chores, including doing the laundry and sweeping the floors. Despite her advancing age, Habsah still has the energy and spirit to keep working. Speaking to AsiaOne, Habsah recounted the difficult and lonely period when she first took on the role of caring for the two teenagers.  «My daugher (her only child) was sent to the prison, and there were many times when I felt lonely and upset,» said the elderly woman, who lost her husband in 2016. 

The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) team aiding with search and rescue efforts in Myanmar has helped recover a body from under the rubble of a nine-story hotel which partially collapsed following the major 7.7 magnitude earthquake on March 28. In a Facebook post on April 6, SCDF said their Operation Lionheart team has been actively involved in search operations in Ottara Thiri Township in the country's capital Naypyidaw over the past two days. Together with the Myanmar Earthquake Relief Contingent from Vietnam, rescuers discovered a body beneath «layers of concrete and steel» at the hotel. The Operation Lionheart contingent then worked with Indonesia's National Search and Rescue Agency to extricate the body by breaking through the concrete debris.

SINGAPORE - The world has changed completely, and Singaporeans have to work together to deal with uncertainty, said Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong on April 6. «In Singapore, we have to work together as one people, closely with the Government, » SM Lee said, speaking at the Kebun Baru Sunday Carnival. «United, resolute, fighting on, and not confused by strange ideas or soft solutions - don't need to do this, we can postpone the problem, we leave it to later on. Somebody else can worry about it, our future, our problems.» In his speech, SM Lee cited the sweeping global tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump on many countries, including Singapore. He said: «This is going to affect our trade, it's going to affect our economy, it's going to affect our region, and it's going to affect our future. And it's not good news.» SM Lee's remarks come after Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on April 4 said in a five-minute video uploaded to his social media that the Republic must brace itself for more shocks to come.

SINGAPORE – Nutri-Grade labels will be mandatory for sodium-heavy products such as salt, sauces, seasonings and instant noodles by the middle of 2027, if they are given C or D grades. This is in a bid to encourage Singaporeans to make healthier dietary choices amid high rates of chronic diseases. Like the labelling for beverages, such products will be graded A to D, with D being the least healthy choice. Products rated D, which would have the highest levels of sodium, sugar, and/or saturated fat, cannot be advertised.  The label will also be updated to highlight the ingredient of concern that results in a product’s final grade, to better help consumers understand the basis of the grade.  For example, if the sodium content for an instant noodle is graded C, but its saturated fat content is graded D, the product will have a D grade and the label will indicate the saturated fat content.

Every weekday, Habsah Binte Dol wakes up at 2am to prepare for her job as a cook in a hawker stall. She is 73, and took on the responsibility of looking after her grandchildren, aged 14 and 18, after her daughter was jailed in 2024 for drug abuse. Woon Roselin, was released from jail in March, but Habsah still works five days a week, 12 hours a day at an ayam penyet stall near her home in Bedok, earning less than $1,000 a day, to help support the family.  After finishing her shift at 4pm, Hasbah's day isn't over. She heads home to prepare dinner for her grandchildren or occasionally runs errands, such as grocery shopping. In addition, she also manages the household chores, including doing the laundry and sweeping the floors. Despite her advancing age, Habsah still has the energy and spirit to keep working. Speaking to AsiaOne, Habsah recounted the difficult and lonely period when she first took on the role of caring for the two teenagers.  «My daugher (her only child) was sent to the prison, and there were many times when I felt lonely and upset,» said the elderly woman, who lost her husband in 2016. 

The Progress Singapore Party (PSP) announced that it will be fielding fewer candidates at the upcoming General Election. At a media conference on Sunday (April 6), chairman Dr Tan Cheng Bock confirmed that the party will be contesting the West Coast-Jurong West and Chua Chu Kang GRCs, but gave little away as to where else it will be contesting. The announcement of contesting the two GRCs came as it launched the manifesto and campaign slogan, «Progress For All», at its headquarters in Bukit Timah. It details over 60 policy proposals with the core value of supporting Singaporeans' livelihood. Apart from Dr Tan, the media event was attended by vice-chairperson Hazel Poa and secretary-general Leong Mun Wai. New members Sani Ismail and Sumarleki Amjah, who have been spotted at recent walkabouts, were also present. Fielding fewer candidates in GE2025 When asked about the number of candidates PSP will be fielding, Dr Tan did not give a direct answer but said that «there will be fewer candidates».

A 55-year-old man was found dead in a car at Upper Paya Lebar Road on April 3. An employee of a company located nearby notified the police after upon discovering the man in the driver's seat with brown liquid flowing from the corner of his mouth, reported Shin Min Daily News on Saturday (April 5). The car had reportedly been parked in the same spot for two days. In response to queries from AsiaOne, the police said they received a call for assistance along 123 Upper Paya Lebar Road last Thursday at about 3.45pm. A 55-year-old man was found lying motionless in a car at the location and was pronounced dead at the scene. A photo in the Chinese publication showed a black Kia SUV parked at the side of the road and covered with a white sheet. The police reportedly retrieved a waist pouch from the vehicle and placed the items — several Singapore and Brunei banknotes — on a white cloth. An employee from a nearby company who did not wish to be named told Shin Min that he had seen the man in the parked car on the evening of April 2. He thought the man was sleeping then.