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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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Bus arrival time predictions unavailable from 8pm as LTA resets system due to inaccurate timings

LTA will provide an update when the system is operational again.

Changi Airport deploys AVs as driverless baggage tractors between T1 and T4 after trial

The tractors are capable of towing up to four containers of baggage that weigh up to 10 tonnes in total.

LTA awards $326m contract for construction of tunnels for DTL extension, starting in Q2 2026

An artist's impression of the new Downtown Line MRT station, located after Bukit Panjang station.

2025 another record year for S’pore’s port as containers handled, vessel arrivals hit new highs

The record highs achieved by Singapore's port in 2025 highlight its role as a "choice port of call", said Senior Minister of State for Law and Transport Murali Pillai.

Cat A COE rate drops 6.8% to $102,009 in first exercise of 2026; Cat B price rises 3.5%

While the premium for a Category A COE in Singapore decreased from December 2025, the price of a Category B certificate increased.

Several Kith Cafe outlets shut in recent months, with 2 stores still operating

Kith Cafe's outlet in Marina Square is one of two currently operating. At its peak, the homegrown cafe brand had 10 outlets.

SIA is 4th-most punctual airline in Asia-Pacific; Philippine Airlines tops regional ranking

SIA's on-time performance score was 78.58 per cent in 2025, a slight dip from 78.67 per cent in 2024, when it was ranked third in the region.

Singapore welcomes 2026 with dazzling fireworks, heartland cheer

Crowds welcoming the new year during the fireworks display in Marina Bay on Jan 1, 2026.

More MRT and LRT backup systems, prioritising renewal among rail task force’s recommendations

The task force's recommendations include prioritising the renewal of trains and signalling and power systems.`

Construction of Brickland MRT station on North-South Line to start in first half of 2026

Brickland MRT station is expected to be operational from 2034.

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