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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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‘An incredibly difficult decision’: Warong Nasi Pariaman apologises for sudden closure notice

Warong Nasi Pariaman has been operating since 1948 at the corner of North Bridge Road and Kandahar Street.
Warong Nasi Pariaman has been operating since 1948 at the corner of North Bridge Road and Kandahar Street.

Malaysian government to license KL malls as transport hubs for express buses from Singapore

Express buses operating the KL-Singapore route previously stopped at locations considered unsuitable and unsafe for passengers to disembark.
Express buses operating the KL-Singapore route previously stopped at locations considered unsuitable and unsafe for passengers to disembark.

Rare sambar deer likely hit by vehicle dies of injuries near Dairy Farm area

The samber deer is believed to have collided with a vehicle.
The samber deer is believed to have collided with a vehicle.

4 Malaysians to be charged over suspected involvement in government impersonation scam

The police said it is observing an increasing trend of Malaysians travelling to Singapore to assist scam syndicates.
The police said it is observing an increasing trend of Malaysians travelling to Singapore to assist scam syndicates.

One hospitalised after 147 North View Primary pupils suffer suspected gastroenteritis symptoms

Students across different levels reported experiencing gastroenteritis symptoms since Jan 13.
Students across different levels reported experiencing gastroenteritis symptoms since Jan 13.

Visitors to Jewel Changi Airport’s walking net urged to follow safety rules after boy is injured

The Walking Net is a giant net suspended 25m above ground which visitors can walk on.
The Walking Net is a giant net suspended 25m above ground which visitors can walk on.

PM Wong, Trump reaffirm Singapore-US partnership in phone call

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong also thanked US President Donald Trump for inviting Singapore to the Group of 20 Summit.
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong also thanked US President Donald Trump for inviting Singapore to the Group of 20 Summit.

9 Nominated MPs to be appointed to Parliament

There can be up to nine NMPs each term, which lasts 2½ years.
There can be up to nine NMPs each term, which lasts 2½ years.

Man linked to hit-and-run accidents in Kallang area involving van and 8 vehicles helping with probe

A van bearing the livery of Nippon Paint is seen crashed into a traffic signpost in Raffles Avenue.
A van bearing the livery of Nippon Paint is seen crashed into a traffic signpost in Raffles Avenue.

Over 950,000 Singaporean households to get U-Save, S&CC rebates in January

The U-Save and S&CC rebates are disbursed every three months each year.
The U-Save and S&CC rebates are disbursed every three months each year.

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