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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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Audrey Fang death: Family asks Spain court to extend suspect Mitchell Ong’s detention by 2 years

Mitchell Ong was arrested in Spain in April 2024 after Ms Audrey Fang’s body was found earlier in the month in the town of Abanilla with multiple stab wounds.
Mitchell Ong was arrested in Spain in April 2024 after Ms Audrey Fang’s body was found earlier in the month in the town of Abanilla with multiple stab wounds.

Fire breaks out at restaurant in Chinatown, no injuries reported

The Singapore Civil Defence Force said it was alerted to a fire at 52 Smith Street at about 2.10am.
The Singapore Civil Defence Force said it was alerted to a fire at 52 Smith Street at about 2.10am.

Singapore-registered vessel catches fire off coast of China, 2 Myanmar crew members dead

The company is making arrangements to tow the vessel, MANDY, to Yantai Port in China, said MPA.
The company is making arrangements to tow the vessel, MANDY, to Yantai Port in China, said MPA.

Family of five, including two young children, killed in suspected murder in Kuantan

MUIS removes compounded fidyah payment and updates rate to $4 a day; zakat fitrah set at $5 or $8

The new fidyah rate of $4 per day reflects the average cost of a moderate meal in Singapore, said the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore.
The new fidyah rate of $4 per day reflects the average cost of a moderate meal in Singapore, said the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore.

2 batches of Nestle Milo snack bars recalled over potential presence of rubber: SFA

This follows a voluntary recall by the product’s manufacturer in Australia.
This follows a voluntary recall by the product’s manufacturer in Australia.

Be vigilant at Geylang bazaar, beware of scams, don’t misuse sparklers: Police ahead of Ramadan

The police advised motorists to avoid Changi Road and Sims Avenue, where heavy traffic is expected.
The police advised motorists to avoid Changi Road and Sims Avenue, where heavy traffic is expected.

Malaysian police appeal for help, information on Singaporean man, 76, missing in Kuala Lumpur

Mr Halim Yunos was last seen in a service apartment in Kuala Lumpur on Feb 7.
Mr Halim Yunos was last seen in a service apartment in Kuala Lumpur on Feb 7.

83-year-old woman who went missing in Yishun found

Ms Lim Du was last seen near Block 465A Yishun Avenue 6 on Feb 9 at about 1pm.
Ms Lim Du was last seen near Block 465A Yishun Avenue 6 on Feb 9 at about 1pm.

Girl, 6, who died in Chinatown accident in Singapore ‘truly like a fairy’, says aunt

Six-year-old Sheyna Lashira Smaradiani and her mother were involved in an accident next to the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple in Chinatown on Feb 6.
Six-year-old Sheyna Lashira Smaradiani and her mother were involved in an accident next to the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple in Chinatown on Feb 6.

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