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Vihanya Rakshika

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Vihanya has been a reporter since 2020 and joined The Straits Times as a correspondent in 2023. Previously an educator for more than 10 years, she has worked with people from a wide range of backgrounds. Driven by a passion for social and cultural issues, she loves uncovering meaningful stories. Got one to share? Reach out – she’s all ears.

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2 Singapore tech firms under probe after staff salaries go unpaid for months

Otsaw Digital and Otsaw Swisslog Healthcare Robotics are under probe by the authorities for months of unpaid salaries and CPF arrears.
Otsaw Digital and Otsaw Swisslog Healthcare Robotics are under probe by the authorities for months of unpaid salaries and CPF arrears.

Two Scoot flights on Jan 15 cancelled amid Iranian airspace temporary closure

Two Scoot flights – TR596 and TR597 – on Jan 15 have been cancelled amid tensions between the US and Iran.
Two Scoot flights – TR596 and TR597 – on Jan 15 have been cancelled amid tensions between the US and Iran.

Singapore passport again ranked world’s most powerful

The Singapore passport allows visa-free access to 192 destinations.
The Singapore passport allows visa-free access to 192 destinations.

Cabby and passenger taken to hospital after PIE accident causes ComfortDelGro taxi to overturn

A taxi driver and his passenger were taken to hospital after an accident on the PIE on Jan 8.
A taxi driver and his passenger were taken to hospital after an accident on the PIE on Jan 8.

Fans of Tamil movie star Vijay gutted after Jan 9 opening of latest flick Jana Nayagan cancelled

Patrons queuing at the Golden Village box office in Causeway Point to purchase tickets to the Tamil film Jana Nayagan.
Patrons queuing at the Golden Village box office in Causeway Point to purchase tickets to the Tamil film Jana Nayagan.

Man injured after basketball post in Hong Kong collapses and hits him

A man was injured after a basketball post toppled over and hit him at a court near a public housing estate in Hong Kong.
A man was injured after a basketball post toppled over and hit him at a court near a public housing estate in Hong Kong.

Singaporean woman among 420 tourists stranded on Yemeni island amid rising tensions in country

An estimated 750 tourists stranded on the Yemeni island of Socotra on Jan 1 and 2 were directed to a campsite.
An estimated 750 tourists stranded on the Yemeni island of Socotra on Jan 1 and 2 were directed to a campsite.

Wolf supermoon peers through cloudy night sky above Singapore

The Wolf Moon is the first full moon and supermoon of 2026.
The Wolf Moon is the first full moon and supermoon of 2026.

20 evacuated after fire linked to power-assisted bicycle breaks out in Telok Blangah HDB flat

Some 20 people were evacuated from Block 108 Bukit Purmei Road, after a fire broke out in a sixth-floor flat.
Some 20 people were evacuated from Block 108 Bukit Purmei Road, after a fire broke out in a sixth-floor flat.

Fire breaks out at Hong Lim food centre during lunchtime on Jan 2

Smoke was seen coming from the Hong Lim Market and Food Centre building (left) in Upper Cross Street on Jan 2.
Smoke was seen coming from the Hong Lim Market and Food Centre building (left) in Upper Cross Street on Jan 2.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.