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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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.

Most Valuable Party approved as new political party in Singapore

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Mr Chia Yun Kai, leader of Most Valuable Party, next to Block 73 Bedok South Avenue 3 on April 19, 2025.

(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)

SMRT deputy group chief executive to step down on Feb 1

Mr Lee Ling Wee has been in SMRT for 12 years, starting out his career there as president of SMRT Trains.

Five bus services to relocate to Compassvale Bus Interchange as Sengkang interchange gets upgrade

The open-air Compassvale Bus Interchange, which has been defunct since Dec 1, 2024, will be active once again from Jan 31 as five bus services relocate there from Sengkang Bus Interchange.

Oman Air to start non-stop flights from S’pore to Muscat from July 2

The journey will take less than eight hours, with round-trip tickets for a one-week itinerary costing about $650 in the cheapest economy super saver tier.

Nine still in hospital after Jurong West bus accident; all in stable condition

A total of 44 people were taken to hospital after a double-decker bus collided into another in Jurong West on Dec 14. Nine of them are still in hospital.

Cyclist dies after accident with bus in Admiralty Drive

1129 Admiralty drive fatal accident

Fire breaks out at Telok Blangah coffee shop, two taken to hospital

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

As X platform rolls out new location feature, global and local ripples follow

A screenshot taken on Nov 24 from the X account of the Critical Spectator showed it was based in the United Arab Emirates. The account was deleted a day later.

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