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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MRT and LRT gantries now accept Apple Pay Express – no authentication needed

Although available across the MRT and LRT networks, the Apple device feature only works on certain buses at this juncture.

Eight of Singapore’s 20 F-35 jets will be based at Tengah, the rest in the US: Dept of War report

The 12 F-35B fighter jets procured by MINDEF will be stationed in the US. This variant of the stealth fighter has short take-off and vertical landing capabilities.

Green jet fuel levy for air cargo deferred for a year

The levy will range between $1 and $41.60 depending on the flight distance and cabin class booked.

Part of Joo Chiat Road to be closed off to traffic on Oct 3 to mark World Car-Free Day

This is the first time an area outside the Central Business District will be off-limits for cars and other vehicles for the annual event.

New online directory to provide one-stop shop of programmes for Malay/Muslim community

Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Zaqy Mohamad speaking at the launch of the M³+ Directory at Heartbeat@Bedok on Aug 30.

ComfortDelGro in tie-up with French firm RATP Dev to run Copenhagen Metro from Sept 2027

This is the third tie-up between ComfortDelGro and RATP Dev to operate a metro line.

More young people behind terror threats with radicalisation taking just weeks: Experts

Extremist radicalisation is no longer a matter of months – it now takes just weeks to trap vulnerable youth.

From crowd control to spectator care: Meet the people keeping NDP 2026 safe

Senior Lieutenant Colonel Leonard Lim heads the Command and Control Group 2, which oversees the planning and execution of safety and security operations for the National Day Parade.

SMRT's rail revenue up 5.6%; profit after tax almost doubles

SMRT attributed the increase in revenue largely to higher ridership and fares.

SMRT teams up with Chinese rail operator for joint bid to operate Cross Island Line

SMRT Trains’ deputy head of engineering Reuben Lim showcasing how a commuter analysis feature can inform crowd control measures and train scheduling.

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