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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.

Latest articles

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.

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.

9 Nominated MPs to be appointed to Parliament

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.

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.

All 900 slots for Singaporeans for 2026 haj pilgrimage filled; more places for elderly

Haj pilgrims saying their farewell to their family and friends before departing for Jeddah at Changi Airport in June 2023.

PM Lawrence Wong to deliver Budget speech on Feb 12

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong arriving at Parliament House for the 2025 Budget on Feb 18.

RSAF airlifts cruise ship passenger in need of medical attention to SGH

A RESCUE 10 H225M Medium Lift Helicopter was deployed for the rescue.

KFC to add 4 sauces including mala, white curry flavours to menu from Jan 2

The KFC innovation team tested more than 30 different concepts before landing on the four flavours.

Malaysian rapper Namewee acquitted in drug case

State news agency Bernama reported that the pathology results were negative.