Daniel Lai

Daniel joined The Straits Times’ breaking news team in 2025. An alumnus of the National University of Singapore, he holds a degree in political science, and minors in South-east Asian Studies and Indonesian language studies.

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Man arrested over e-commerce scams involving Pokemon trading cards; over $135k lost

Since Oct 1, 2025, there has been at least 609 reported cases of e-commerce scams involving the sale of Pokemon trading cards, with losses amounting to at least $1.1 million, said the police.

Catholic Church in Singapore warns against falling victim to conmen posing as priests

The Catholic Church in Singapore has since grown beyond 300,000 strong.

Crocodile seen in waters near Changi Naval Base; second reported sighting after Sentosa

A crocodile was spotted in waters near the Changi Naval Base by sea soldiers from the Republic of Singapore Navy.

Nipah virus: Daily temperature checks for new migrant workers with West Bengal travel history

MOM said there are a relatively small number of migrant workers from West Bengal arriving in Singapore each month.

MOM unit warns of remittance service impersonation scam targeting migrant workers in Singapore

The Ministry of Manpower's Assurance, Care and Engagement Group said on Feb 1 the police have received reports of several scam cases where migrant workers are targetted.

Rare Malayan tapir spotted in Defu; NParks advises public not to go near or feed animal

A Malayan tapir in Rainforest Wild Asia on March 12, 2025.
The Malayan tapir is classified as endangered by the International Union for Conservation of nature.

Motorcyclist dies in accident on KPE

Thundery afternoon showers expected over parts of Singapore in first two weeks of February

Rainfall in the first fortnight of February is expected to be near average over most parts of the island.

Cyclist dies after accident with private bus in Tuas

Six taken to hospital after two accidents on opposite sides of SLE near Lentor Avenue exit

Two accidents occured on opposite sides of the SLE during the evening peak hour on Jan 30.

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