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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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Iranians in Singapore ‘deeply upset’ over deadly protests back home; comms blackout worsens anxiety

This video grab taken on Jan 14, 2026 from UGC images posted on social media on Jan 9 shows cars set on fire during a protest on Saadat Abad Square in Tehran.
This video grab taken on Jan 14, 2026 from UGC images posted on social media on Jan 9 shows cars set on fire during a protest on Saadat Abad Square in Tehran.

Bus driver helping with investigations after accident involving bus and 5 cars on SLE

The police said they were alerted to the accident along SLE towards BKE at about 7.30pm on Jan 2.
The police said they were alerted to the accident along SLE towards BKE at about 7.30pm on Jan 2.

Fire breaks out at industrial building in Sungei Kadut; no injuries reported

The Singapore Civil Defence Force said it was alerted to a fire at 8 Sungei Kadut Crescent at about 7am on Jan 2.
The Singapore Civil Defence Force said it was alerted to a fire at 8 Sungei Kadut Crescent at about 7am on Jan 2.

Households to pay lower gas and electricity tariffs from January to March

Household electricity and gas tariffs will decrease by 0.84 cent per kWh and 0.67 cent per kWh, respectively.
Household electricity and gas tariffs will decrease by 0.84 cent per kWh and 0.67 cent per kWh, respectively.

Motorcyclist dies in AYE accident, police looking for prime mover involved

A 61-year-old male motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene.
A 61-year-old male motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene.

Road closures, enhanced security for New Year festivities

Countdown events on Dec 31 are expected to draw very large crowds.
Countdown events on Dec 31 are expected to draw very large crowds.

Police warn public against scams involving impersonation of Singapore’s top cop

Victims would receive an unsolicited e-mail from scammers pretending to be the Commissioner of Police.
Victims would receive an unsolicited e-mail from scammers pretending to be the Commissioner of Police.

Service on North-South Line between Ang Mo Kio and Woodlands resumes after delay: SMRT

The affected stretch is between Ang Mo Kio and Woodlands stations, in the direction of Jurong East, SMRT said in a Facebook post at 7.38am.
The affected stretch is between Ang Mo Kio and Woodlands stations, in the direction of Jurong East, SMRT said in a Facebook post at 7.38am.

St Joseph’s Church incident: Man to be charged with making a false threat of terrorist act

The police arrested the man, who is a church volunteer, under anti-terrorism laws on Dec 21 for his suspected involvement in the incident.
The police arrested the man, who is a church volunteer, under anti-terrorism laws on Dec 21 for his suspected involvement in the incident.

Man arrested under anti-terrorism laws after suspicious item found in St Joseph’s Church in Bukit Timah

At about 1.45pm, a handcuffed man wearing a blue top was led to a white car by police officers.
At about 1.45pm, a handcuffed man wearing a blue top was led to a white car by police officers.

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