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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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Mobility scooter users reminded to get medical certification as stricter rules kick in on June 1

The Land Transport Authority said enforcement officers will ask for the particulars of mobility scooter users to check their certification status from June 1.
The Land Transport Authority said enforcement officers will ask for the particulars of mobility scooter users to check their certification status from June 1.

Behind the 6 blocked ‘S’pore news’ websites: Offshore registrations, a Nanjing firm, a fake address

One of the six websites was shown to be registered in China, while the other five were said to be registered in the Cayman Islands, although historical records showed otherwise.
One of the six websites was shown to be registered in China, while the other five were said to be registered in the Cayman Islands, although historical records showed otherwise.

Tower Transit trials programme to help older bus drivers transition into other roles

Mr Alex Poon, 74, guiding his younger colleague Mr Mohammad Zulhilmi Arif, 28, in conducting routine checks on a bus at Bulim Bus Depot.
Mr Alex Poon, 74, guiding his younger colleague Mr Mohammad Zulhilmi Arif, 28, in conducting routine checks on a bus at Bulim Bus Depot.

MPA, PSA seek autonomous vessel proposals to shuttle containers between S’pore terminals

Senior Minister of State for Transport Murali Pillai during his opening speech at the Singapore Maritime Week Conference at Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre on April 22.
Senior Minister of State for Transport Murali Pillai during his opening speech at the Singapore Maritime Week Conference at Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre on April 22.

Maritime hubs like Singapore critical amid worldwide disruptions: DPM Gan

Beyond physical connectivity, maritime hubs will also shape the standards for the future of seaborne trade, particularly in the realms of digitalisation and decarbonisation.
Beyond physical connectivity, maritime hubs will also shape the standards for the future of seaborne trade, particularly in the realms of digitalisation and decarbonisation.

Blocked crypto site sees surge in S’pore-related bets; ‘no blocking method is foolproof’, says Govt

Based on checks by The Straits Times, Polymarket has seen a surge in bets related to the Republic in recent weeks.
Based on checks by The Straits Times, Polymarket has seen a surge in bets related to the Republic in recent weeks.

Downtown Line and Thomson-East Coast Line reliability fell in March; Circle Line improved

The Downtown Line, which was the second most reliable MRT line in February, dropped to third place in March.
The Downtown Line, which was the second most reliable MRT line in February, dropped to third place in March.

SIA and Scoot fly record number of passengers in March with spillover from Middle East conflict

The Singapore Airlines Group said this brings the total number of passengers flown for the financial year 2025/26 to 42.4 million, a record high.
The Singapore Airlines Group said this brings the total number of passengers flown for the financial year 2025/26 to 42.4 million, a record high.

More tanker arrivals, shipping fuel sold through Singapore port in March

Experts say that similar patterns were observed during the same period in 2025.
Experts say that similar patterns were observed during the same period in 2025.

Grab embraces AI as it rolls out several new features, including own map system, smart assistant

Grab chief executive Anthony Tan speaking at the second iteration of the GrabX event held in Jakarta on April 8.
Grab chief executive Anthony Tan speaking at the second iteration of the GrabX event held in Jakarta on April 8.

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