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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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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.

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

Over 6,000 households to receive special year-end MUIS payout

CMG20240205-HengYY01 / 王彦燕 / Muis: Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura [273 Braddell Rd, Singapore Islamic Hub]
tags: Islamic Religious Council of Singapore ,  Singapore Islamic Hub , Non-profit organization in Singapore . Zakat Singapore is a strategic unit under the the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore or Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura (Muis).
CMG20240205-HengYY01 / 王彦燕 / Muis: Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura [273 Braddell Rd, Singapore Islamic Hub]
tags: Islamic Religious Council of Singapore ,  Singapore Islamic Hub , Non-profit organization in Singapore . Zakat Singapore is a strategic unit under the the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore or Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura (Muis).

239 people under police probe for involvement in scams where $5 million was lost

The police said 239 people are assisting with investigations into more than 600 scam cases.
The police said 239 people are assisting with investigations into more than 600 scam cases.

Over 2,700 people fined for vape-related offences since tougher penalties kicked in on Sept 1

Of the 2,710 people caught, 257 were in possession of vape containing etomidate.
Of the 2,710 people caught, 257 were in possession of vape containing etomidate.

3 arrested after fight in Bukit Panjang; suspected drugs, vapes and weapons found at scene

Two men, aged 23 and 26, and a 23-year-old woman were arrested.
Two men, aged 23 and 26, and a 23-year-old woman were arrested.

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