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Three people unconscious after fire in Little India flat; they are among 5 taken to hospital

They had been trapped in a fifth-floor unit.

The Straits Times · 3 hrs ago

Man arrested after allegedly injuring teen with pliers during dispute in Yishun

He is set to be charged with voluntarily causing hurt by dangerous means.

The Straits Times · 3 hrs ago

Roadside parking payment via OBU now under way for 1,000 trial users

LTA is gathering feedback on the feature ahead of the ERP transition on Jan 1, 2027.

The Straits Times · 3 hrs ago

More rental housing options being studied as demand from young Singaporeans grows

These could include co-living, long-stay serviced apartments and Build-To-Rent models.

The Straits Times · 4 hrs ago

ASEAN countries should share data to propel regional economic growth: Chan Chun Sing

The increase in the sharing of data between countries can result in more insights, said Chan.

The Straits Times · 5 hrs ago

23-year-old worker dies after scaffolding collapses on lorry at Jurong Port construction site

The person was found trapped in the driver's seat and was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Straits Times · 5 hrs ago

Visitors to The Kallang can tap new tech tools to boost leisure experience

A five-year partnership with Deloitte aims to keep visitors to The Kallang engaged beyond event days.

The Straits Times · 6 hrs ago

Record low gap between births and deaths in S’pore poses demographic challenge

In 2025, just 3,365 more babies were born than the number of people who died.

The Straits Times · 6 hrs ago

Kids seen standing through GetGo car’s sunroof; firm warns of penalties for unsafe driving

One child can be seen perched on the roof of the vehicle.

The Straits Times · 6 hrs ago

Critically endangered Raffles’ banded langur spotted at Bukit Timah Nature Reserve after 39 years

The last known individual in Bukit Timah Nature Reserve died in 1987.

The Straits Times · 6 hrs ago

All existing MRT lines to have system to detect overheating train axle boxes by 2028

Installation will start in 2027.

The Straits Times · 6 hrs ago

21 years’ jail, caning for man who repeatedly had sex with niece, 13; used blindfold, rope on her

Prosecutors said the man robbed his niece of her innocence by taking her virginity when she was 13 years old.

The Straits Times · 7 hrs ago

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