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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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‘Naturalist, not naturist’: Nature event in England mistaken for nudist affair

The festival’s organiser clarified that the event is aimed at naturalists, not naturists.
The festival’s organiser clarified that the event is aimed at naturalists, not naturists.

Fibre services fully restored on Sunday morning after broadband outage caused by damaged cables

About 5,000 users of broadband services in central and north-east Singapore were hit by a fibre service outage on April 18.
About 5,000 users of broadband services in central and north-east Singapore were hit by a fibre service outage on April 18.

Two kids gave $2.30 of Hari Raya money to Malaysia PM Anwar, and received iPads in return

Aesha Khadeeja, 10, and Uwais Al Qorni, 8, pose with gifts sent by Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
Aesha Khadeeja, 10, and Uwais Al Qorni, 8, pose with gifts sent by Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.

251 suspected scammers, money mules under probe over cases linked to more than $3.9m in losses

The suspects, aged between 16 and 84, are believed to be involved in more than 665 cases of scams.
The suspects, aged between 16 and 84, are believed to be involved in more than 665 cases of scams.

False ceiling in Lucky Plaza collapses; BCA says likely due to improper installation

A false ceiling collapsed in the basement level of Lucky Plaza on the morning of April 6.
A false ceiling collapsed in the basement level of Lucky Plaza on the morning of April 6.

WWII bomb found at Changi Airport worksite successfully disposed of; airport operations not affected

The 250kg World War II aerial bomb was assessed to be unsafe to move.
The 250kg World War II aerial bomb was assessed to be unsafe to move.

Audrey Fang death: Mitchell Ong’s detention in Spain to be extended by 2 years

Mitchell Ong (left) is accused of killing fellow Singaporean Audrey Fang (right) in Spain in 2024.
Mitchell Ong (left) is accused of killing fellow Singaporean Audrey Fang (right) in Spain in 2024.

8 S’pore cabbies arrested for allegedly offering bribes to avoid punishment along Causeway

They are being investigated for alleged offences under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
They are being investigated for alleged offences under the Prevention of Corruption Act.

Missing 19-year-old last seen in Tampines found

Mr Mohamed Fareed Gab Andrei was last seen near Block 807 Tampines Avenue 4 on March 29 at about 3pm.
Mr Mohamed Fareed Gab Andrei was last seen near Block 807 Tampines Avenue 4 on March 29 at about 3pm.

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.

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