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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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Revamped Malay Heritage Centre to feature new artefacts, greater focus on women’s contributions

Malay Heritage Centre assistant curator Hadi Osni sharing about a stencilled sign dated 1897 which was uncovered during restoration works for the centre.
Malay Heritage Centre assistant curator Hadi Osni sharing about a stencilled sign dated 1897 which was uncovered during restoration works for the centre.

Decline in Singapore’s number of cancer deaths despite increase in cases

The cancer death rate in Singapore has fallen by 21 per cent since 2012.
The cancer death rate in Singapore has fallen by 21 per cent since 2012.

Musculoskeletal health: Tackling a critical piece of the ageing puzzle

Generic image of aged worker for stories about retirement and older workers.
Generic image of aged worker for stories about retirement and older workers.

New NTU master’s in psychology offers specialisation in death and bereavement studies

NTU provost's chair in psychology Andy Ho (left) and Master of Science in psychology programme director Rebecca M. Nichols.
NTU provost's chair in psychology Andy Ho (left) and Master of Science in psychology programme director Rebecca M. Nichols.

More young adults, teens in Singapore being diagnosed with cancer

Joshua Lee, a 25-year-old final year student at NUS pursuing a Bachelors in Psychology, was diagnosed with Stage 3 Testicular Cancer in 2024.
Joshua Lee, a 25-year-old final year student at NUS pursuing a Bachelors in Psychology, was diagnosed with Stage 3 Testicular Cancer in 2024.

Bovine intervention? Tool-using cow in Austria scratches the surface of animal intelligence

Veronika, a 13-year-old Brown Swiss cow living as a pet in Austria, using a stick to scratch herself.
Veronika, a 13-year-old Brown Swiss cow living as a pet in Austria, using a stick to scratch herself.

18-year-old undergoes hip replacement in Singapore after rare condition

Lutfhil Hadi Azman - a slipped capital femoral epiphysis patient, who received a hip replacement at 18 - together with the doctors who performed surgery, Adjunct Associate Professor Andrew Lim and Adjunct Assistant Professor Barry Tan from the NUH Department of Orthopaedic Surgery.
Lutfhil Hadi Azman - a slipped capital femoral epiphysis patient, who received a hip replacement at 18 - together with the doctors who performed surgery, Adjunct Associate Professor Andrew Lim and Adjunct Assistant Professor Barry Tan from the NUH Department of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Healthcare manpower will be key agenda in coming years: Ong Ye Kung

Minister for Health and  and Coordinating Minister for Social Policies Mr Ong Ye Kung; delivers his speech at the 17th Singapore Health Quality Service Awards (SHQSA) 2026 held at University Cultural Centre on Jan 16, 2026.
Minister for Health and  and Coordinating Minister for Social Policies Mr Ong Ye Kung; delivers his speech at the 17th Singapore Health Quality Service Awards (SHQSA) 2026 held at University Cultural Centre on Jan 16, 2026.

New IP rider rules, enhanced measures to care for seniors: What’s next for healthcare in 2026

From April 1, new Integrated Shield Plan (IP) riders will not be allowed to cover minimum deductibles patients have to pay before insurance kicks in.
From April 1, new Integrated Shield Plan (IP) riders will not be allowed to cover minimum deductibles patients have to pay before insurance kicks in.

Dengue cases in S’pore hit 7-year low in 2025 amid global decrease

There were 3,990 cases of dengue reported in 2025 as at Dec 26 – a drop of about 70 per cent from the 13,651 cases seen in 2024.
There were 3,990 cases of dengue reported in 2025 as at Dec 26 – a drop of about 70 per cent from the 13,651 cases seen in 2024.

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