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Zhaki Abdullah

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Zhaki first joined The Straits Times in 2015, where he was a transport journalist and regular columnist writing about millennial and parenting issues. Following a three-year stint with CNA, Zhaki rejoined ST in 2022 and now covers the health beat, with occasional forays into the environment, science, tech and Muslim affairs sectors.

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Two new procedures at National Heart Centre Singapore to identify hidden heart diseases

Cardiovascular Ageing and Longevity Programme director Angela Koh and National Heart Centre Singapore cardiology department consultant Keh Yann Shan.
Cardiovascular Ageing and Longevity Programme director Angela Koh and National Heart Centre Singapore cardiology department consultant Keh Yann Shan.

Ghost sharks, carnivorous sponges: Over 1,100 marine species discovered under global initiative

Between April 2025 and March 2026, a record 1,121 species were discovered by scientists across 13 expeditions in various less-explored regions of the ocean.
Between April 2025 and March 2026, a record 1,121 species were discovered by scientists across 13 expeditions in various less-explored regions of the ocean.

More males in Singapore getting HPV vaccine amid growing awareness of benefits

This comes as a growing number of countries recommend the vaccine for both genders.
This comes as a growing number of countries recommend the vaccine for both genders.

OpenAI commits $300m to boost AI skills, offer tools and solutions for businesses in Singapore

(From left) Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo, Mr Chng Kai Fong, MDDI Permanent Secretary (Digital Development and Information), Ms Denise Dresser OpenAI chief revenue officer, and Ms Sandy Kunvatanagarn, head of public policy, SEA, OpenAI, during the MDDI-OpenAI MOU signing on May 20.
(From left) Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo, Mr Chng Kai Fong, MDDI Permanent Secretary (Digital Development and Information), Ms Denise Dresser OpenAI chief revenue officer, and Ms Sandy Kunvatanagarn, head of public policy, SEA, OpenAI, during the MDDI-OpenAI MOU signing on May 20.

Risk of another pandemic crisis remains, Ong Ye Kung tells attendees at Geneva event

Minister for Health Ong Ye Kung speaking on global pandemic preparedness and response at an event held on the sidelines of  the 79th World Health Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland, organised by the Communicable Diseases Agency Singapore (CDA), Robert Koch Institute (RKI), and the World Health Organization.
Minister for Health Ong Ye Kung speaking on global pandemic preparedness and response at an event held on the sidelines of  the 79th World Health Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland, organised by the Communicable Diseases Agency Singapore (CDA), Robert Koch Institute (RKI), and the World Health Organization.

‘Living’ lab models by NUS Dentistry team could make developing medical treatments safer, faster

Associate Professor Vinicius Rosa, NUS Faculty of Dentistry, using a light source to shine at the hydrogel at his lab in the National University Centre For Oral Health Singapore on April 30, 2026.
Associate Professor Vinicius Rosa, NUS Faculty of Dentistry, using a light source to shine at the hydrogel at his lab in the National University Centre For Oral Health Singapore on April 30, 2026.

NUS study finds photosynthesis could treat dry eye disease

In preclinical studies, the novel eye drops created by the team outperformed Restasis, an existing treatment for dry eye disease.
In preclinical studies, the novel eye drops created by the team outperformed Restasis, an existing treatment for dry eye disease.

S’pore should be enabler of AI solutions at scale, not compete on building frontier models: Committee

The committee noted that AI should be integrated across firms’ operations and workforce capabilities.
The committee noted that AI should be integrated across firms’ operations and workforce capabilities.

Google subsidiary expands mosquito facility to strengthen anti-dengue efforts

Mosquitoes pass through lanes in the machines in the Sex Sorting Room, leading out of their container. The system then uses AI to identify and segregate male and female mosquitoes.
Mosquitoes pass through lanes in the machines in the Sex Sorting Room, leading out of their container. The system then uses AI to identify and segregate male and female mosquitoes.

Emergency fall alert that responds to multiple languages featured at healthtech conference

The emergency voice alert device can respond to calls for help, similar to voice-activated assistants such as Apple’s Siri or Amazon’s Alexa.
The emergency voice alert device can respond to calls for help, similar to voice-activated assistants such as Apple’s Siri or Amazon’s Alexa.

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