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Rhea Yasmine

Yasmine joined The Straits Times’ ST Now breaking news team in 2024, after a stint at CNA where she covered South-east Asia, with a focus on Malaysia and Indonesia. She now writes about local issues as well as those from beyond the region. Yasmine graduated from the National University of Singapore with a degree in sociology. She enjoys reading poetry and can usually be found trying her hand at a new craft or curled up with her cat.

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Man fined $6,300 in Malaysia for filling Singapore-registered car with subsidised RON95 petrol

Since April 1, drivers of foreign-registered vehicles have been banned from purchasing the subsidised RON95 petrol. 
Since April 1, drivers of foreign-registered vehicles have been banned from purchasing the subsidised RON95 petrol. 

70 more Teochew screenings of Chinese movie Dear You at Golden Village, Shaw cinemas

Tickets to the additional Teochew screenings of Dear You will go on sale from 12pm on July 2.
Tickets to the additional Teochew screenings of Dear You will go on sale from 12pm on July 2.

Man to be charged after shooting, injuring another with air gun

Former bank manager to be charged over allegedly taking $1.8m from bank vault

The 65-year-old woman allegedly used the funds to repay loans and fund gambling activities.
The 65-year-old woman allegedly used the funds to repay loans and fund gambling activities.

Healthier SG Healthpoints benefit worth $10 for those who complete in-person Health Plan check-in

Healthier SG encourages Singaporean citizens and PRs aged 40 and above to manage their health, prevent chronic diseases and lead healthier lifestyles.
Healthier SG encourages Singaporean citizens and PRs aged 40 and above to manage their health, prevent chronic diseases and lead healthier lifestyles.

Facebook and Instagram hit by worldwide outage

The Meta-owned platforms appeared to be inaccessible, with Downdetector indicating 80,000 reports of issues with Facebook at about 10.15pm Singapore time.
The Meta-owned platforms appeared to be inaccessible, with Downdetector indicating 80,000 reports of issues with Facebook at about 10.15pm Singapore time.

Long queues, rush for plushies: Cj Hendry’s Flower Market stirs floral frenzy in the Garden City

There are no plans to limit the number of flowers visitors can purchase at Australian artist Cj Hendry's Flower Market at Gardens by the Bay.
There are no plans to limit the number of flowers visitors can purchase at Australian artist Cj Hendry's Flower Market at Gardens by the Bay.

Supermarket chains roll out CDC voucher promotions to help shoppers stretch their dollar

Singaporean households on June 11 received $500 in CDC vouchers, which are valid until Dec 31, 2027.
Singaporean households on June 11 received $500 in CDC vouchers, which are valid until Dec 31, 2027.

At least $68,200 lost in 10 days to BTS Singapore concert ticket scams

The police said there have been at least 62 ticket scam cases since June 1 for the BTS concert in Singapore.
The police said there have been at least 62 ticket scam cases since June 1 for the BTS concert in Singapore.

Man in Indonesia allegedly laced chicken satay with rat poison, killing mother-in-law

The man had allegedly planned to kill his mother-in-law as he felt hurt that she had often isolated and ignored him.
The man had allegedly planned to kill his mother-in-law as he felt hurt that she had often isolated and ignored him.

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