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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The Story of Studio Ghibli exhibition to make world premiere at Gardens by the Bay

The Singapore edition will mark the largest presentation of The Story of Studio Ghibli to date.

Anak Krakatau eruption: Singaporeans in Indonesia urged to stay safe, minimise outdoor activities

Mount Krakatau spewing smoke and volcanic ash during an eruption on Sept 6.

Did Chinese delivery giant Meituan fly a rider to Singapore for curry puffs?

The man, clad in a yellow jacket and helmet, was supposedly tasked with buying a box of six curry puffs.

Johor Bahru-Singapore RTS Link: A sneak peek at Woodlands North station, now completed

RTS Link Woodlands North station was completed on Sept 4, almost six years after construction started in 2021.

No evidence of formalin found in cabbage, other vegetables imported from China: SFA

SFA said it will continue monitoring, sampling and testing to ensure all food products sold, including vegetables from China, are safe for consumption.

About 15,000 taxpayers affected by wrong NSman tax relief amounts after error in MINDEF’s system

Of the 15,000 affected taxpayers, about 7,000 of them will have an increase in their tax bill, while around 8,000 of them will have a decrease.

SCDF’s Public Warning System siren to sound on Sept 15

The signal will also be broadcast for 20 seconds on smartphones with the SGSecure mobile app installed.

Electricity supply temporarily disrupted in area within Chinatown after fire in substation

The Singapore Civil Defence Force said that it was alerted to a fire at 43 Bukit Pasoh Road at about 12.20pm on Sept 1.

Singapore’s Mercy Relief to deliver $120k in emergency aid to disaster-stricken Nepal

Damaged buildings near Trishuli River following deadly flash floods, in Betrawati Bazaar in Rasuwa district, Nepal, on Aug 30.

Haze may hit Singapore in next 2 weeks as dry conditions in region expected to persist: Met Service

Under the prevailing south-easterly or south-westerly winds, Singapore may experience hazy conditions should the fires in surrounding regions intensify.

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