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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Police looking for GetGo driver involved in hit-and-run accident with bus in Woodlands

The police were alerted to the hit-and-run accident involving a car and a bus in Woodlands Avenue 6 at about 9.50pm on Dec 10.

Singapore, China armies holding bilateral exercise at Safti City for first time

The joint military training exercise, which is in its seventh iteration, will be held at Safti City for the first time.

Man arrested after allegedly molesting six-year-old girl at Changi Airport transit area

The girl had been sleeping on a bench, next to her mother, in Terminal 3’s departure transit area when the alleged incident happened.

PMD rider hit by car while crossing road on red man in Bishan, flies off vehicle

The accident happened at the junction of Bishan Road and Bishan Street 11 at about 7.35pm on Dec 9.

‘Worst of the worst’: Child sex offender Amos Yee listed on new US govt site of criminal aliens

Child sex offender Amos Yee is the only Singaporean to be listed on the website featuring the "worst of the worst criminal aliens arrested by the US Immigrations and Customs Enforcement".

Johnson Wen, who rushed at Ariana Grande, kicked out of Lady Gaga concert in Australia

Australian national Johnsen Wen is known for disrupting several international events.

Japan hit by 7.5-magnitude quake: What to know if you have a trip planned

At least 30 people were injured when a 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck Japan’s north-eastern region late on Dec 8.

Food handlers not required to wear masks or spit guards from Jan 1: SFA

The original requirement had been put in place since April 2020, during the Covid-19 pandemic, to prevent any substance expelled from the mouth or nose from contaminating food.

Fire breaks out at Kallang coffee shop; about 100 people evacuated, one taken to hospital

The Singapore Civil Defence Force said it was alerted to the fire at Block 11 Upper Boon Keng Road at 12.30am on Dec 4.

Stay vigilant at sea during the north-east monsoon season: MPA

People engaging in sea-based recreational activities such as canoeing, kayaking, sailing and windsurfing should always don life jackets, the MPA said.

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