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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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What happened on the turbulence-hit SIA flight that left one dead and 79 hurt?

The final report by the Transport Safety Investigation Bureau found that neither the on-board weather radar nor the pilots on SIA Flight SQ321 detected inclement weather.
The final report by the Transport Safety Investigation Bureau found that neither the on-board weather radar nor the pilots on SIA Flight SQ321 detected inclement weather.

Flight SQ321: Radar failed to detect weather that likely caused severe turbulence, probe finds

The release of the final report comes almost two years since Singapore Airlines flight SQ321 experienced severe turbulence, resulting in one death and 79 people injured.
The release of the final report comes almost two years since Singapore Airlines flight SQ321 experienced severe turbulence, resulting in one death and 79 people injured.

In GE2025’s closest contested wards, the ground game continues a year on

Posters of Tampines GRC candidates from Workers' Party, People's Action Party and National Solidarity Party seen near Block 701 Tampines Street 71 on April 26, 2025.
Posters of Tampines GRC candidates from Workers' Party, People's Action Party and National Solidarity Party seen near Block 701 Tampines Street 71 on April 26, 2025.

Additional funding support for school bus operators in May and June: MOE

The ministry said that operators will have the flexibility to increase fares to a certain point set by MOE if fuel prices remain elevated in July.
The ministry said that operators will have the flexibility to increase fares to a certain point set by MOE if fuel prices remain elevated in July.

Keppel, Cantonment, Prince Edward Road MRT stations on Circle Line to open on July 12

Announced in 2015, the 4km stretch was originally slated to be operational in 2025, but was delayed because of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Announced in 2015, the 4km stretch was originally slated to be operational in 2025, but was delayed because of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Mount Dukono tragedy: Local guide who led Singaporeans denies ignoring climbing restrictions

Singaporean climbers Shahin Muhrez Abdul Hamid (back row, centre) and Timothy Heng (back row, second from right) were killed on Mount Dukono which erupted on May 8.
Singaporean climbers Shahin Muhrez Abdul Hamid (back row, centre) and Timothy Heng (back row, second from right) were killed on Mount Dukono which erupted on May 8.

Expedition to Mount Dukono that left three hikers dead was advertised as beginner-friendly

Rescuers look on Mount Dukono volcano during its eruption in North Halmahera, Indonesia, on May 9.
Rescuers look on Mount Dukono volcano during its eruption in North Halmahera, Indonesia, on May 9.

LTA probing backup cable failure after construction works disrupted bus arrival timing system

The bus arrival timing disruption was only fully restored on April 19 after the damaged cable was repaired.
The bus arrival timing disruption was only fully restored on April 19 after the damaged cable was repaired.

COE prices up across the board; Cat A premium rises to $124,790

The premium for a Category B certificate came in at $126,236 on May 6.
The premium for a Category B certificate came in at $126,236 on May 6.

We booked a taxi from Singapore to JB via Grab. Here’s what happened

A cross-border taxi ride from a pick-up point near Century Square to The Mall at Mid Valley Southkey cost $111.20.
A cross-border taxi ride from a pick-up point near Century Square to The Mall at Mid Valley Southkey cost $111.20.

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