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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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A first look inside Circle Line’s Keppel, Prince Edward Road and Cantonment MRT stations

(Clockwise from left) The Keppel, Prince Edward Road and Cantonment MRT stations, which open on July 12, will feature large-scale art installations.
(Clockwise from left) The Keppel, Prince Edward Road and Cantonment MRT stations, which open on July 12, will feature large-scale art installations.

Higher bus driver pay will not lead to increased fares; experts say move should ‘help at the margins’

From January 2027, the starting monthly salaries of new local bus drivers will be increased by $450, funded by the Government.
From January 2027, the starting monthly salaries of new local bus drivers will be increased by $450, funded by the Government.

Starting pay of local bus drivers to rise by $450 from Jan 2027; average monthly pay could cross $4k

With the adjustments, new bus drivers stand to earn more than $4,000 from January 2027.
With the adjustments, new bus drivers stand to earn more than $4,000 from January 2027.

Defence spending alone may not translate into better capabilities, says Chan Chun Sing

Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing stressed that even as nations raise defence spending and boost their capabilities, they must take the time to reassure one another.
Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing stressed that even as nations raise defence spending and boost their capabilities, they must take the time to reassure one another.

Leaders from Five Power Defence Arrangements affirm 55-year-old defence pact’s strategic relevance

Singapore Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing (centre) hosted top defence leaders from the Five Power Defence Arrangements to breakfast on May 31.
Singapore Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing (centre) hosted top defence leaders from the Five Power Defence Arrangements to breakfast on May 31.

Moves by US and China to ease tensions crucial for S-E Asia, says ASEAN chief

(From left) ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn, International Institute for Strategic Studies executive chairman John Chipman, New Zealand Defence Minister Chris Penk and Lithuania's Minister of National Defence Robertas Kaunas.
(From left) ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn, International Institute for Strategic Studies executive chairman John Chipman, New Zealand Defence Minister Chris Penk and Lithuania's Minister of National Defence Robertas Kaunas.

ASEAN defence ministers reaffirm commitment to free flow of trade through international corridors

Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing and the Philippines’ Secretary of National Defence, Mr Gilberto Teodoro Jr. (left), having breakfast with other ASEAN defence ministers on May 30.
(Clockwise from centre) Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing, Thai Defence Minister Adul Boonthamcharoen, Vietnam's Deputy Prime Minister and National Defence Minister Phan Van Giang, Brunei's Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office and Minister of Defence II Dato Paduka Seri Haji Awang Halbi Bin Haji Mohd Yussof, Cambodia's Secretary of State at the Ministry of National Defence Rath Dararoth, Indonesia's Vice-Minister of Defence Donny Ermawan Taufanto, Malaysian Defence Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin and the Philippines' Secretary of National Defence Gilberto Teodoro Jr. having breakfast on May 30.
Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing and the Philippines’ Secretary of National Defence, Mr Gilberto Teodoro Jr. (left), having breakfast with other ASEAN defence ministers on May 30.
(Clockwise from centre) Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing, Thai Defence Minister Adul Boonthamcharoen, Vietnam's Deputy Prime Minister and National Defence Minister Phan Van Giang, Brunei's Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office and Minister of Defence II Dato Paduka Seri Haji Awang Halbi Bin Haji Mohd Yussof, Cambodia's Secretary of State at the Ministry of National Defence Rath Dararoth, Indonesia's Vice-Minister of Defence Donny Ermawan Taufanto, Malaysian Defence Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin and the Philippines' Secretary of National Defence Gilberto Teodoro Jr. having breakfast on May 30.

Grab rides to JB can now be booked 6 hours ahead; 30% discount during school holidays

Cross-border taxis have clearly identifiable livery on both sides of the vehicle identifying them as such.
Cross-border taxis have clearly identifiable livery on both sides of the vehicle identifying them as such.

44 countries to attend 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue; Vietnam’s president to deliver keynote address

Fifty-four ministerial-level delegates will attend the dialogue, which takes place from May 29 to 31.
Fifty-four ministerial-level delegates will attend the dialogue, which takes place from May 29 to 31.

Teo Siong Seng won’t seek re-election as SBF chairman, takes leave of absence from PIL, NUS

Mr Teo Siong Seng said he does not plan to seek re-election once his term as SBF chairman ends on June 24.
Mr Teo Siong Seng said he does not plan to seek re-election once his term as SBF chairman ends on June 24.

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