Kolette Lim

Kolette joined The Straits Times in 2023 and covers breaking news, international affairs and trending topics. As a Gen Z, she focuses on the interests, inclinations and struggles of her generation.

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Two people taken to hospital after fire at Jalan Besar shophouse

The fire involved the contents of a kitchen on the first floor of the two-storey shophouse.

More SIA KrisFlyer miles needed to redeem flights or upgrade seats to Europe, US from Nov 1

Generic photo of Changi Airport control tower and Singapore Airline (SIA) passenger plane. taken on 14 Nov 2024.
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Two taken to hospital after altar catches fire outside HDB flat off Balestier Road

The fire involved a shelf outside a unit on the 10th floor of Block 112 McNair Road.

Salad mix from Australia recalled after excessive levels of bacteria detected: SFA

Coolibah Herbs Gourmet Salad Mix was found to have levels of bacteria exceeding the permissible limits.

MOM to add online feature for public to report cases of illegal delivery work

The Platform Workers Trilateral Group will also continue to look at concerns raised by platform workers, said Senior Minister of State for Health and Manpower Koh Poh Koon.

Man to be charged after allegedly slashing another man with Swiss knife at City Plaza

The police were alerted to an incident at 810 Geylang Road at 9.20am.

Three people to be charged over suspected involvement in scams

The public is reminded to never transfer money, cash or other valuables to unknown persons, said the police.

Sengkang-Punggol LRT system hit by second power fault in four days

Free bridging bus service at Punggol Bus Interchange around 10.05am on Aug 15.

Over 2,200 vape products found in Malaysian-registered lorry at Tuas checkpoint

The latest discovery means that least 18,000 vape products have been seized at Singapore's land checkpoints since June 27.

Thundery showers expected on most days in first half of August

Thundery showers are expected over parts of the island in the late morning and afternoon on most days in the first half of August.

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