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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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Two motorcyclists taken to hospital after accident with car in Clarke Quay

The car driver, a 40-year-old man, is assisting with investigations.
The car driver, a 40-year-old man, is assisting with investigations.

Beware of scam e-mails about DBS or POSB digital tokens, say police and bank

In an advisory on March 27, the police said there have been at least 72 cases in which at least $484,000 was lost since Jan 15.
In an advisory on March 27, the police said there have been at least 72 cases in which at least $484,000 was lost since Jan 15.

President Tharman, PM Wong congratulate Lao leaders on their re-election

Motorists drive past Laos national flags and Lao People's Revolutionary Party flags on Feb 19.
Motorists drive past Laos national flags and Lao People's Revolutionary Party flags on Feb 19.

Hari Raya visiting put on hold as family members help extinguish fire at Pasir Ris HDB block

The fire was extinguished by members of the public before SCDF officers arrived.
The fire was extinguished by members of the public before SCDF officers arrived.

Man to be charged over prank calls to Singapore police, eggs thrown at officers’ cars

The police received at least 18 prank calls to its hotline between Feb 3 and March 22.
The police received at least 18 prank calls to its hotline between Feb 3 and March 22.

Supreme Court judge Valerie Thean to be appointed deputy attorney-general

Justice Valerie Thean will take up the new position from April 1 for a two-year term.
Justice Valerie Thean will take up the new position from April 1 for a two-year term.

Royal Secrets Wellness customers lose over $1m after spa’s sudden closure: CASE

More than half of customers affected were older than 46 years old.
More than half of customers affected were older than 46 years old.

Driver in Malaysia detained after charging passenger $26 for trip from KL airport’s Terminal 1 to 2

If found guilty, the driver could be fined up to RM50,000 (S$16,200) or jailed up to five years or both.
If found guilty, the driver could be fined up to RM50,000 (S$16,200) or jailed up to five years or both.

10 arrested at Johor port over suspected attempt to smuggle petrol onto tanker vessel

Nine foreigners and one Malaysian were detained to assist with investigations.
Nine foreigners and one Malaysian were detained to assist with investigations.

Five people taken to hospital after multi-vehicle accident on SLE

Three people were taken to Khoo Teck Puat Hospital and another two to Woodlands Hospital.
Three people were taken to Khoo Teck Puat Hospital and another two to Woodlands Hospital.

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