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Lee Li Ying

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Li Ying began her journalism career in 2016 as a broadcast reporter, covering everything from major political developments to the Covid-19 outbreak for live television and radio. Behind the scenes, she has also produced episodes for multiple award-winning documentary series. She joined The Straits Times in August 2022. She has a keen interest in mental health issues and is currently helming a year-long series on the topic.

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NUSS website briefly offline after security irregularities, no data breach found

NUSS said that there is no indication of any impact on members’ data.
NUSS said that there is no indication of any impact on members’ data.

Major players to see producer fees of less than 5 cents under beverage container return scheme

Under the scheme, consumers will pay an extra 10 cents as deposit for bottled and canned drinks ranging from 150ml to 3 litres. This deposit is refunded upon return of the empty containers.
Under the scheme, consumers will pay an extra 10 cents as deposit for bottled and canned drinks ranging from 150ml to 3 litres. This deposit is refunded upon return of the empty containers.

What’s next for Pritam Singh? Analysts weigh in

WP chief Pritam Singh and his wife leaving Parliament House on Jan 14.
WP chief Pritam Singh and his wife leaving Parliament House on Jan 14.

Bill on sharing of citizen data passed in Parliament amid MPs’ call for safeguards, transparency

The Public Sector (Governance) Act (Amendment) Bill spells out data sharing requirements with social service agencies, community partners and self-help groups, among others.
The Public Sector (Governance) Act (Amendment) Bill spells out data sharing requirements with social service agencies, community partners and self-help groups, among others.

Proposed law changes in S’pore will cut red tape in data sharing, speed up social support: Experts

Amendments to the Public Sector (Governance) Act (PSGA) are expected to be tabled for second reading when Parliament sits in the week of Jan 12.
Amendments to the Public Sector (Governance) Act (PSGA) are expected to be tabled for second reading when Parliament sits in the week of Jan 12.

AI, quantum computing and interdisciplinary research to reshape science: Heng Swee Keat

National Research Foundation chairman Heng Swee Keat outlined the three key trends at the opening ceremony of the 14th Global Young Scientists Summit.
National Research Foundation chairman Heng Swee Keat outlined the three key trends at the opening ceremony of the 14th Global Young Scientists Summit.

2026 Outlook: What’s next for tech – and the top stories of 2025

Some of the key developments in 2025 that will take shape in 2026 include more advanced artificial intelligence systems that carry out tasks autonomously.
Some of the key developments in 2025 that will take shape in 2026 include more advanced artificial intelligence systems that carry out tasks autonomously.

Apple users urged to update their device software following security warnings

Apple’s iOS 26.2, released on December 12, fixes over 20 flaws in Apple’s iOS software, two of which had already been used in real-life attacks.
Apple’s iOS 26.2, released on December 12, fixes over 20 flaws in Apple’s iOS software, two of which had already been used in real-life attacks.

MOH acts to curb growing influx of private patients into public sector with new IP rules: Ong Ye Kung

Health Minister Ong Ye Kung was addressing feedback raised by the public after the new IP rules were announced.
Health Minister Ong Ye Kung was addressing feedback raised by the public after the new IP rules were announced.

44 taken to hospital after bus accident in Jurong West; LTA probing

Two double-decker buses were involved in a traffic accident near Block 425, Jurong West Avenue 1 on the morning of Dec 14.
Two double-decker buses were involved in a traffic accident near Block 425, Jurong West Avenue 1 on the morning of Dec 14.

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