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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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Motorists advised to avoid areas in central Singapore due to risk of flash floods

The National Environment Agency had forecast heavy rain over multiple areas of the island from 2pm to 3pm on Nov 2.
The National Environment Agency had forecast heavy rain over multiple areas of the island from 2pm to 3pm on Nov 2.

Oil patches spotted in S’pore’s southern waters off Pulau Sebarok, Pulau Semakau and Selat Pauh: MPA

Pulau Semakau as seen on July 4. MPA said it has activated its oil spill response contractors after oil patches were spotted off Pulau Sebarok, Pulau Semakau and Selat Pauh.
Pulau Semakau as seen on July 4. MPA said it has activated its oil spill response contractors after oil patches were spotted off Pulau Sebarok, Pulau Semakau and Selat Pauh.

Derek Chan named as CEO of new entity governing Singapore’s payment schemes

Heading to Taiwan? You can now use DBS PayLah! there

DBS PayLah! will be accepted across the Taiwan QR Code merchant network from next year.
DBS PayLah! will be accepted across the Taiwan QR Code merchant network from next year.

Malaysia ex-PM Mahathir says he’s trying to return to the office but remains weak

Former Malaysian prime minister Mahathir Mohamad also thanked those who helped with his wife’s funeral.
Former Malaysian prime minister Mahathir Mohamad also thanked those who helped with his wife’s funeral.

Singapore looking into which companies responsible for haze-causing fires: PM Wong

Hazy conditions in Boon Keng at about 12pm on Oct 15.
Hazy conditions in Boon Keng at about 12pm on Oct 15.

Singaporeans advised to defer travel to Saudi Arabia due to heightened security risks: MFA

Smoke and flames rise from King Khalid Airport, after Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis said they attacked the airport, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Oct 8.
Smoke and flames rise from King Khalid Airport, after Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis said they attacked the airport, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Oct 8.

Healthcare system outage: Services fully restored, investigations ongoing

An announcement at the pharmacy at Ng Teng Fong General Hospital pharmacy about the outage on Oct 13.
An announcement at the pharmacy at Ng Teng Fong General Hospital pharmacy about the outage on Oct 13.

50 people evacuated after fire in bedroom of HDB flat in Woodlands

The fire involved the contents in the sixth-floor unit’s bedroom.
The fire involved the contents in the sixth-floor unit’s bedroom.

Singapore’s largest food donation drive, A Full Plate, now open until Dec 13

Singaporeans can contribute by funding a fresh grocery bundle or gifting a warm meal.
Singaporeans can contribute by funding a fresh grocery bundle or gifting a warm meal.

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