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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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Singapore appreciates efforts by Prabowo and his administration to solve haze issue: Shanmugam

A police officer, along with firefighters, sprays water in an attempt to extinguish a wildfire at a a palm oil plantation area in South Arut on Oct 18.
A police officer, along with firefighters, sprays water in an attempt to extinguish a wildfire at a a palm oil plantation area in South Arut on Oct 18.

NEA issues notices to three more companies in Indonesia over haze role

The RTS link bridge shrouded in haze, as seen from Urbanville@Woodlands at around 12.50pm on Oct 18.
The RTS link bridge shrouded in haze, as seen from Urbanville@Woodlands at around 12.50pm on Oct 18.

Are two N95 masks enough for me this haze season?

From Oct 14, each eligible person could collect a pack of two N95 masks at community clubs as well as via vending machines at locations such as selected public transport hubs and social service offices.
From Oct 14, each eligible person could collect a pack of two N95 masks at community clubs as well as via vending machines at locations such as selected public transport hubs and social service offices.

Lines form for N95 masks as haze situation persists; conditions could improve only by weekend

NEA had said on Oct 14 that residents can contact their nearest CCs to find out the operating hours and locations of haze shelters.
NEA had said on Oct 14 that residents can contact their nearest CCs to find out the operating hours and locations of haze shelters.

Haze shelters to open, N95 masks to be distributed amid worsening haze

People’s Association staff working in the haze shelter at Kallang CC on Oct 15.
People’s Association staff working in the haze shelter at Kallang CC on Oct 15.

When fever, dizziness point to something more

Small fibre neuropathy patient Louisa Lim (centre) with her doctors Amanda Chan and Kewin Siah.
Small fibre neuropathy patient Louisa Lim (centre) with her doctors Amanda Chan and Kewin Siah.

Singapore’s sugar consumption falls, but sodium, calorie intakes have gone up, new surveys show

The National Nutrition Survey – which polled 3,000 Singapore residents between the ages of 18 and 69 – found the daily total sugar intake here had fallen from 60g in 2018 to 48g in 2025.
The National Nutrition Survey – which polled 3,000 Singapore residents between the ages of 18 and 69 – found the daily total sugar intake here had fallen from 60g in 2018 to 48g in 2025.

NTU study could offer clues to overcoming cancer drug resistance

Kristijan Ramadan of NTU Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (left) and PhD student Joanne Loh checking cancer cells in culture plates.
Kristijan Ramadan of NTU Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (left) and PhD student Joanne Loh checking cancer cells in culture plates.

Singapore-UAE team wins autonomous car race in Italy on third attempt

Team Kinetiz with their autonomous race car after placing first in the Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League’s race at Italy’s Imola Circuit on Sept 5.
Team Kinetiz with their autonomous race car after placing first in the Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League’s race at Italy’s Imola Circuit on Sept 5.

More than 150,000 public officers to receive AI, data training at new institute

Senior Minister of State for Digital Development and Information Jasmin Lau (left) touring the AI Tech Festival during the launch of the Institute of Digital Government on Sept 18.
Senior Minister of State for Digital Development and Information Jasmin Lau (left) touring the AI Tech Festival during the launch of the Institute of Digital Government on Sept 18.

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