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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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Competition watchdog acts against fake review provider, 45 businesses for fabricating online reviews

Screengrab images show businesses purchasing fake review packages (left) and individuals being recruited via Telegram to post them in exchange for payment (right).
Screengrab images show businesses purchasing fake review packages (left) and individuals being recruited via Telegram to post them in exchange for payment (right).

Popular home-grown patisserie Luna to close on Dec 31 due to rising costs

Home-grown patisserie Luna will be closing its doors on Dec 31.
Home-grown patisserie Luna will be closing its doors on Dec 31.

Worker dies after falling from height at BTO construction site in Tanjong Rhu Road

An artist’s impression of Tanjong Rhu Riverfront II. The worker fell from height while concreting works were being carried out.
An artist’s impression of Tanjong Rhu Riverfront II. The worker fell from height while concreting works were being carried out.

Personal information of over 23,500 Simba customers leaked in data breach

The data involved in the breach included Simba customers’ names, ID numbers, mobile numbers and email addresses.
The data involved in the breach included Simba customers’ names, ID numbers, mobile numbers and email addresses.

Malaysian woman, 62, loses $238,500 to scammers in a bid to attain Singapore PR

The woman made 123 transactions over about three months to various bank accounts.
The woman made 123 transactions over about three months to various bank accounts.

British man on turbulence-hit SIA Flight SQ321 died of cardiac arrest, UK inquest told

Geoff Kitchen, 73, was earlier said to have died of congestive heart failure.
Geoff Kitchen, 73, was earlier said to have died of congestive heart failure.

SUTD deputy manager who allegedly made over 180 fraudulent football facility bookings to be charged

The fraudulent bookings resulted in a total revenue loss to SUTD of more than $130,000.
The fraudulent bookings resulted in a total revenue loss to SUTD of more than $130,000.

4% interest rate floor for CPF Special, MediSave, Retirement accounts extended till end-2027

The extended rate floor will help give certainty on CPF returns amidst the uncertain economic and interest rate environment.
The extended rate floor will help give certainty on CPF returns amidst the uncertain economic and interest rate environment.

Dyson’s $699 toothbrush sees strong demand in Singapore, as users worldwide report device issues

The Dyson CameraJet was sold out or in limited stock across major retailers in Singapore since its launch on Sept 1.
The Dyson CameraJet was sold out or in limited stock across major retailers in Singapore since its launch on Sept 1.

Commuters evacuated after train at Bukit Gombak MRT station emits smoke; faulty brake likely cause

Smoke was seen coming from underneath the train at Bukit Gombak station at about 11.40am.
Smoke was seen coming from underneath the train at Bukit Gombak station at about 11.40am.

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