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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Singapore aeromodelling teams take historic third place at world championships in Perth

Singapore Youth Flying Club, 2026 FAI F2 World Championship for Control Line Model Aircraft, Singapore Junior Team

(From left) Melvin Tan, 18, Ethan lok, 14, Moovendra Vickineswaran, 15, Mr Kevin Su, and Daryl Chow, 19, at Singapore Youth Flying Club on May 23, 2026.

Singaporean motorcyclist dies after being flung off overpass in Causeway accident

The accident happened in Jalan Tambak, or the Causeway, at about 3.20am on May 27, the Johor Bahru Police South District said.

53 dengue cases reported in Singapore last week, highest weekly total so far in 2026

There were six reported active dengue clusters as at May 25 – none of which were pegged with a red alert level, defined as a high-risk area with 10 or more cases.

ERP charges may resume in Orchard Road if congestion in the area worsens: LTA

LTA is also closely monitoring traffic in the Orchard area, which has seen speeds persistently lower than optimal. It is considering reinstating ERP operations there.

Motorcyclist, pillion rider taken to hospital after accident on KJE; driver arrested

The police said that they were alerted to an accident involving a car and a motorcycle along KJE, in the direction of BKE, at about 9.30pm on May 23.

1 person taken to hospital after fire in Telok Blangah flat; almost 50 evacuated

The Singapore Civil Defence Force said it was alerted to a fire at 56 Telok Blangah Heights at about 7pm on May 24.

Universal Studios Singapore performer taken to hospital after ‘medical emergency’ while training

According to RWS’ website, the WaterWorld is a “water show with death-defying stunts and explosions”.

Man arrested for rash act after locking himself in Woodlands flat; elite forces activated

The police said they received a call for assistance at Block 687A Woodlands Drive 75 at about 6pm on May 20.

Indonesian nasi padang chain Sederhana to take over Warong Nasi Pariaman’s premises

The restaurant will be located at 738 North Bridge Road.

Cantonese restaurant Wing Seong Fatty’s to end 100-year run

The restaurant found itself without a successor to continue the business.

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