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Zhaki Abdullah

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Zhaki first joined The Straits Times in 2015, where he was a transport journalist and regular columnist writing about millennial and parenting issues. Following a three-year stint with CNA, Zhaki rejoined ST in 2022 and now covers the health beat, with occasional forays into the environment, science, tech and Muslim affairs sectors.

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Over 14,000 flats in Tengah completed, new neighbourhood centre to open in Q1 2026

aztengah06 - (#1): Artist's impression of the Parc Point neighbourhood centre in Tengah, which will open in the first quarter of 2026. 

Credit: HDB
aztengah06 - (#1): Artist's impression of the Parc Point neighbourhood centre in Tengah, which will open in the first quarter of 2026. 

Credit: HDB

S’pore and rest of world worse off after US tariffs; ties within ASEAN must stay on track: SM Lee

Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong chatting with members of the public at the official reopening of Cheng San Community Club on Dec 6.
Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong chatting with members of the public at the official reopening of Cheng San Community Club on Dec 6.

New $21m research collaboration to develop treatments for eye diseases

azsonic03 - ST20251203_202527200202. Hester Tan. The Singapore Eye Research Institute and Santen Pharmaceutical will partner on the Santen-SERI Open Innovation Center (SONIC) 2.0, a S$21 million collaboration focusing on glaucoma, ocular surface disease, presbyopia and myopia and advance novel therapeutics that for unmet clinical needs at SNEC Auditorium on 3 December 2025

Top row: (L) Prof Thomas Coffman, Dean of Duke-NUS Medical School, Miss Rie Nakajima, Director of the Board, Chief Operating Officer, Santen and Prof Aung Tin, CEO, Singapore National Eye Centre

Bottom Row: (L) Prof Jodhbir Mehta, Director, Singapore Eye Research Institute and Dr Reza Haque, Head of Ophthalmology Innovation Center, Santen

ST PHOTO: HESTER TAN
azsonic03 - ST20251203_202527200202. Hester Tan. The Singapore Eye Research Institute and Santen Pharmaceutical will partner on the Santen-SERI Open Innovation Center (SONIC) 2.0, a S$21 million collaboration focusing on glaucoma, ocular surface disease, presbyopia and myopia and advance novel therapeutics that for unmet clinical needs at SNEC Auditorium on 3 December 2025

Top row: (L) Prof Thomas Coffman, Dean of Duke-NUS Medical School, Miss Rie Nakajima, Director of the Board, Chief Operating Officer, Santen and Prof Aung Tin, CEO, Singapore National Eye Centre

Bottom Row: (L) Prof Jodhbir Mehta, Director, Singapore Eye Research Institute and Dr Reza Haque, Head of Ophthalmology Innovation Center, Santen

ST PHOTO: HESTER TAN

Viruses, bacterial toxins possible causes of food poisoning in E-Bridge case, say analysts

The E-Bridge Pre-School at Block 95A Dawson Road on Sep 26, 2025. 

While tests commissioned by E-bridge operator Etonhouse had suggested no contamination due to six common bacteria, the food poisoning could have been caused by other bacteria or viruses, say experts.
The E-Bridge Pre-School at Block 95A Dawson Road on Sep 26, 2025. 

While tests commissioned by E-bridge operator Etonhouse had suggested no contamination due to six common bacteria, the food poisoning could have been caused by other bacteria or viruses, say experts.

Internships, placements for more than 500 ITE healthcare students as part of NHG Health tie-up

azite28 - Student from Higher Nitec in Customer Experience presenting an AI-powered chatbot developed with NHG Health’s Khoo Teck Puat Hospital to Senior Minister of State for Health and Digital Development and Information Mr Tan Kiat How.
Credit: ITE
azite28 - Student from Higher Nitec in Customer Experience presenting an AI-powered chatbot developed with NHG Health’s Khoo Teck Puat Hospital to Senior Minister of State for Health and Digital Development and Information Mr Tan Kiat How.
Credit: ITE

Brain implant smaller than grain of salt developed by Cornell, NTU researchers

The microscale optoelectronic tetherless electrode (MOTE) is a wireless neural implant measuring about 300 microns in length and 70 microns in width.
The microscale optoelectronic tetherless electrode (MOTE) is a wireless neural implant measuring about 300 microns in length and 70 microns in width.

Allied health professionals to be trained to support patients holistically: Ong Ye Kung

Health Minister Ong Ye Kung said MOH is working closely with the allied health professional boards and various institutes of higher learning to make the changes.
Health Minister Ong Ye Kung said MOH is working closely with the allied health professional boards and various institutes of higher learning to make the changes.

Electric or gas, instant or storage: Which water heater is right for your home?

NEA suggests that users with access to a gas network install a gas water heater instead of an electric storage heater.
NEA suggests that users with access to a gas network install a gas water heater instead of an electric storage heater.

askST: With the pandemic over, should I still get my Covid-19 vaccine shots?

People aged 60 and older, the medically vulnerable aged six months and older and residents of aged-care facilities are recommended to get jabbed.
People aged 60 and older, the medically vulnerable aged six months and older and residents of aged-care facilities are recommended to get jabbed.

New active ageing centre in Jurong West welcomes those in their 40s

Health Minister Ong Ye Kung (in purple) interacting with seniors working out at the Longevity Courtyard in GLOW (Nanyang) during its opening at 706 Jurong West Street 71 on Nov 15.
Health Minister Ong Ye Kung (in purple) interacting with seniors working out at the Longevity Courtyard in GLOW (Nanyang) during its opening at 706 Jurong West Street 71 on Nov 15.

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