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Steven Pak

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Steven joined The Straits Times’ breaking news team, ST Now, in July 2026. An alumnus of NUS Business School, he has had stints as a business reporter and sub-editor, backbench sub-editor and sports sub-editor.

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Smooth Agave plant on ‘death bloom’ after over 30 years at Botanic Gardens

A specimen of Agave demeesteriana during flowering at the Singapore Botanic Gardens, as “a towering flower stalk emerges from the centre of the mother plant”.
A specimen of Agave demeesteriana during flowering at the Singapore Botanic Gardens, as “a towering flower stalk emerges from the centre of the mother plant”.

Found: 13-year-old girl last seen in Toa Payoh

Nur Azzyrah Muhammad Azhar was last seen on the morning of Sept 25 near Block 56 Toa Payoh Lorong 4.
Nur Azzyrah Muhammad Azhar was last seen on the morning of Sept 25 near Block 56 Toa Payoh Lorong 4.

Phishing scams using S’pore police logo re-emerging, public warned

The phishing alerts had a countdown timer to pressure victims into providing their bank card details to make payment and get their devices unlocked. 
The phishing alerts had a countdown timer to pressure victims into providing their bank card details to make payment and get their devices unlocked. 

Man allegedly threw rock at Police Cantonment Complex, set to be charged with vandalism

The man had thrown a rock weighing almost half a kilogram at the glass door of the complex’s main entrance and was immediately arrested.
The man had thrown a rock weighing almost half a kilogram at the glass door of the complex’s main entrance and was immediately arrested.

Tower Transit looking to thank those who helped unresponsive bus driver in Hougang

Bus operator Tower Transit said a man at a bus stop noticed a bus driver slumped in the cabin and banged on the doors to raise the alarm.
Bus operator Tower Transit said a man at a bus stop noticed a bus driver slumped in the cabin and banged on the doors to raise the alarm.

Ex-EDB chairman and pioneer economic stalwart Chan Chin Bock dies at 93

Former EDB chairman Chan Chin Bock in 2015. Despite being a wheelchair user after a stroke in 1997, he returned regularly to the office to train young officers.
Former EDB chairman Chan Chin Bock in 2015. Despite being a wheelchair user after a stroke in 1997, he returned regularly to the office to train young officers.

Motorcyclist taken to hospital after accident with car in Loyang; driver assisting with probe

The accident took place at the junction of Pasir Ris Drive 3, Loyang Avenue and New Loyang Link at about 2.20pm on Aug 31.
The accident took place at the junction of Pasir Ris Drive 3, Loyang Avenue and New Loyang Link at about 2.20pm on Aug 31.

Law Ministry to impose 3-day cooling-off period for loans taken from licensed moneylenders

During the cooling-off period, borrowers will be allowed to cancel a loan at reduced cost.
During the cooling-off period, borrowers will be allowed to cancel a loan at reduced cost.

Woman taken to hospital after being hit by car while dashing across road junction in Clementi

A screenshot showing the woman before she was hit by a car at the junction of Clementi Avenue 2 and Commonwealth Avenue West.
A screenshot showing the woman before she was hit by a car at the junction of Clementi Avenue 2 and Commonwealth Avenue West.

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