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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Haze in Singapore: PSI in unhealthy range for much of the island

Hazy conditions seen near Keppel Bay on Oct 7.

LTA calls tender for rail noise reduction devices for Thomson-East Coast Line

The rail dampers will be installed where higher noise levels are observed due to tighter track curvatures, LTA said.

Haze in Singapore: Air quality unhealthy across entire island

Hazy conditions seen towards Newton at 3.30pm on Oct 6.

5 albino red-eared slider terrapins rescued from West Coast Park

ACRES was alerted to the terrapins through its wildlife rescue hotline at about 11am on Sept 27.

Motorcyclist dies after 3-vehicle accident on AYE near Tuas Checkpoint

A 40-year-old male motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene by a Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) paramedic.

Eight selected public libraries to open earlier from Oct 5

Patrons at the Punggol Regional Library in August 2025.

SAFTI Military Institute bus tours suspended ‘till further notice’: S’pore Discovery Centre

Public bus tours will be unavailable from Oct 3 until further notice, said the Singapore Discovery Centre.

Motorcyclist dies in hospital after accident with lorry on PIE

The male lorry driver is assisting with investigations, the police said.

Temperature falls to 22.7 deg C in Tuas; heavy rain triggers 2 flash floods

Heavy rain was to be expected over northern, western and central areas of Singapore from 3.40pm to 4.10pm.

More lower-income Singapore residents to benefit from increased thresholds for legal aid from Oct 1

The changes will allow more households to benefit from legal assistance and enhance access to justice for those in need, the ministry said.

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