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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MINDEF confirms Singapore buying rocket system, related equipment from the US

The Singapore Government has requested to buy 45 M30A2 GMLRS-AW pods, the US Department of State said on April 1.

Police appeal for information on missing 17-year-old girl last seen in Bishan

Mavie Lim Zi Han was last seen near Block 275A Bishan Street 24 at about 4am on March 24.

Oil price spikes: What's become more expensive in S'pore?

Consumers in Singapore are bracing themselves for the worst as fuel prices soar amid the month-long US-Israeli war with Iran that is roiling global energy markets.

Found: 62-year-old man reported missing last seen near Queen Street

Mr Nordin Ani was reported missing after being last seen near Queen Street at about 4.45pm on March 29.

Motorcyclist dies after accident in Yishun; car driver arrested

The police said they were alerted to the accident involving a car and a motorcycle at about 2.20am on March 26.

42 travellers found with vapes, over 240 vaping devices seized at S’pore checkpoints within 4 days

There are vape disposal bins available for travellers flying into Singapore or transiting at Changi Airport.

PM Wong congratulates Nepal PM Balendra Shah on election victory

Nepal's rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah was sworn in as prime minister on March 27.

TB cases in Singapore down in 2025 with 11 deaths and over 1,000 new active cases logged

Older age groups and males continue to make up a significant proportion of new active tuberculosis cases here.

URA to welcome new CEO, deputy CEO on Sept 1

Ms Adele Tan (left) will succeed Mr Lim Eng Hwee (centre) as URA's chief executive officer on Sept 1, and Ms Yvonne Lim will take over from Ms Tan as deputy CEO and chief planner.

Singtel says ‘momentary connectivity issues’ resolved after users face issues for third day in a row

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