Aqil Hamzah

Aqil joined The Straits Times in 2022, having done previous internship stints in the ST and The New Paper newsrooms, as well as at a production house. A digital native, he enjoys tinkering with tech, often falling into rabbit holes that end up becoming story ideas.

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LTA identifies third-party vendor responsible for faulty bus ETA system

LTA first detected issues with the system on Jan 10, with the glitch resulting in inaccurate bus timings and long wait times being shown to commuters.

ComfortDelGro to invest over $200m in driving education; new CCK driving centre to use AI in tests

About a fifth of the transport operator's investment will be going to a new driving school in Choa Chu Kang, that will replace Bukit Batok Driving Centre by 2030.

Far from home: How Singaporeans journeyed back from the Middle East amid ongoing conflict

The first Singapore Airlines Flight 8001 ferried 152 Singaporeans and their dependants home on March 7. The second one brought back another 167 on March 8.

S’poreans on second repatriation flight from the Middle East arrive to loud cheers at Changi Airport

Mr Jason Low (right) was received by eight family members and friends at Changi Airport on March 8.

Announcements on MediSave, preventive care at Budget debate re-examine assumptions: Ong Ye Kung

Health Minister Ong Ye Kung said his ministry recognises the changing role of MediSave, and how it is now also used to to manage chronic diseases effectively.

Video of man stepping on Quran likely by person behind similar videos who was convicted in July 2025

Home Affairs Minister K. Shanmugam (centre) speaking to the media on March 8. With him are Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim (left) and Nee Soon GRC MP Syed Harun Alhabsyi.

‘Big relief’: Families welcome flights from Middle East bringing Singaporeans home

Public relations officer Cynthia Chew hugging her niece Linda Giam at Changi Airport after returning from Dubai on March 5.

LTA reviewing COE categories for cars

LTA will gather views from the public and motor industry for its review of the COE system.

S’pore to develop maritime masterplan to guide sector’s development in coming decades

Singapore must continue to serve as a key node in global supply chains, said Senior Minister of State for Transport Murali Pillai.

PARF cuts not expected to significantly affect COE renewals: Jeffrey Siow

The PARF rebate changes were announced on Feb 12 by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong during his Budget speech, and took effect after the latest COE exercise closed on Feb 20.

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