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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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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.

Singapore family on mangrove tour in Bintan stranded after speedboat capsizes in hour-long ordeal

As the fast-moving boat turned a corner, it flipped over and capsized in the middle of the river.
As the fast-moving boat turned a corner, it flipped over and capsized in the middle of the river.

Entrepreneur under probe by religious authority in Malaysia over ghost-themed party for daughters

The event was said to have contained elements deemed inconsistent with Islamic teachings.
The event was said to have contained elements deemed inconsistent with Islamic teachings.

Hong Kong principal who swore at guards in Singapore sacked after school rejects his resignation

Lee Cheuk Hing's resignation was rejected by the school, which requested his “immediate dismissal”.
Lee Cheuk Hing's resignation was rejected by the school, which requested his “immediate dismissal”.

Phoon Huat freezes prices of at least 100 essential products in June

The price freeze applies at all RedMan and Phoon Huat retail stores islandwide.
The price freeze applies at all RedMan and Phoon Huat retail stores islandwide.

Jakarta TV channel unintentionally airs porn video in suspected hacking; police report filed

JAKTV has also temporarily suspended all broadcasting activities until a date that has yet to be determined.
JAKTV has also temporarily suspended all broadcasting activities until a date that has yet to be determined.

Family in Singapore finds rare spherical egg in weekly grocery haul

The family is hoping to sell off the rare egg “if the price is right”.
The family is hoping to sell off the rare egg “if the price is right”.

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