TODAY

Lee Hsien Yang’s Ridout Road allegations against Shanmugam, Balakrishnan ‘of gravest kind’, say lawyers in submission on damages The High Court hearing Court on Thursday was set to determine the level of damages to be awarded to the two ministers, who took the stand briefly. 🔗 https://tdy.sg/3Wp2yvj @todayonlinesg

Viral ‘rude’ nasi ayam hawker’s new outlet sells out in 4 hours, has long queues The hawker, who goes by Shafiie, made headlines for running his inherited eatery Fiie’s Cafe. 🍽 https://tdy.sg/3wpIs9F @todayonlinesg

12 people investigated for suspected involvement in extortion letters with fake obscene photos More than 170 reports on such extortion letters were received between March and April 2024, according to the police. 🔗 https://tdy.sg/3UGbfQC @todayonlinesg

Not just for kicks, football programme helps underprivileged kids grow values, character Since joining the programme, 10-year-old Tan Xin Yi has gotten to train in Germany during an eight-day trip, and now harbours big dreams of one day becoming a famous footballer and representing Singapore on the international stage. ⚽️ https://tdy.sg/3Qs4mQC

PM Lee's last major speech before handover: How to overcome a 'very challenging period' for Singapore with 3 fundamentals Mr Lee said Singapore can overcome the challenges of the future by tapping its three fundamental strenghts: Long-term planning, political stability and trust, and good global standing. 🔗 https://tdy.sg/3whf5Xa

A sense of 'satisfaction and completeness' at Singapore's achievements, says PM Lee in final speech "I have done my duty, and I am very glad I chose this path of public service all those years ago," a visibly emotional Mr Lee said at the May Day Rally on Wednesday (May 1), to thunderous applause, cheers and a standing ovation. 🔗 https://tdy.sg/3xSNwUs

Labour movement 'dismayed' at timing of Yahoo and Ninja Van layoffs before May Day "We understand that companies do need to undergo restructuring exercises from time to time, but they should be considerate about the timing of such exercises and avoid doing exercises during such periods," NTUC said. ➡️ https://tdy.sg/3UmSCjr

Boy, 5, conquers Mount Everest base camp in 8 days, becomes youngest S'porean to do so Mr Zikri said that Abyan had, in a sense, learned to climb before he could even walk. ⛰ https://tdy.sg/3y6vuOx

1 week's jail for man who hurled xenophobic abuse at bus driver in Covid-19 mask-wearing dispute While De Silva admitted to uttering some expletives during the kerfuffle, what was disputed between the defence and prosecution was whether or not some specific words that De Silva said could be considered insulting under the Protection from Harassment Act. ➡️ https://tdy.sg/3JIbFzG

Actor and comedian Suhaimi Yusof hospitalised after suffering stroke, condition 'stable' The television personality said that he had just left his house and was headed for Eunos Community Club to host a Hari Raya event on Sunday when he felt his head "spinning" as soon as he exited the elevator. ➡️ https://tdy.sg/3UjOa4Y