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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22-year-old man nabbed for allegedly hurting and robbing victim of $190 in Jalan Besar

The clothes that had been worn by the suspect were seized by the police as case exhibits.

Two arrested for suspected roles in govt official impersonation scams; one victim lost over $400,000

The police said that there has been an increasing trend of Malaysian nationals travelling to Singapore to assist scam syndicates in collecting cash, gold and valuables from scam victims.

Police appeal for information on missing 68-year-old man last seen in MacPherson

Mr Tan Kok Leong, 68, was last seen near Block 85 Circuit Road on Nov 5 at about 7pm.

Pedestrian, 83, dies in Choa Chu Kang accident; driver arrested, vapes seized from car

A 29-year-old male motorist was arrested for driving without due care and attention under the influence of intoxicating substances causing death.

Toto jackpot of over $12.2 million won by one winning ticket, but shared by at least 11

Punters queuing at a Singapore Pools branch in Lucky Plaza on Nov 6.

Driver who fled on foot after traffic accident in Telok Blangah arrested

The man had fled on foot after a traffic accident involving his car on Nov 4, and was arrested by the police the following day.

Straits Times journalists win 2 golds, 3 silvers at Asian Media Awards

(From left): English, Malay and Tamil Media Group Editor-in-chief Wong Wei Kong, Straits Times correspondent Judith Tan, receiving the award for Best Health News Story; Straits Times executive photojournalist Ong Wee Jin, Straits Times deputy interactive graphics ediotr Marcelo Duhalde and SPH Media chief executive Chan Yeng Kit.

Police searching for man who fled after traffic accident in Telok Blangah; vape found in car

A collision happened between a rental car and an SBS Transit bus on Nov 4 2025.

Driver dies after car catches fire on TPE; two expressway exits closed after accident

The Singapore Civil Defence Force said it was alerted to the fire at 2.55am on Oct 31.

Woman found dead on remote Australian island after cruise ship left without her

Ms Suzanne Rees was reportedly left behind on Lizard Island by the Coral Adventurer cruise ship.

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