Zhaki Abdullah
Correspondent
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.
Latest articles
Singapore researchers develop antibiotics alternative for cow udder infection
Brigadier-General, young writer lauded as Berita Harian Achievers of the Year
Berita Harian to switch to compact size in 2026
Jump in condos in Singapore adopting gas water heaters
Safer, more sustainable pest control under Singapore’s new framework
NUS-OceanX expedition observes rare deep-sea life in natural habitat
NUS students to get AI experience at new lab focusing on energy efficiency
![CMG20251028-PekYL02白艳琳/张俊/Launch of Singapore’s first Global Impact AI Lab in the energy sector [KOMA MBS]
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Ms Joan Tay, Director, NUS Centre for Future-Ready Graduates; Mr Saj Kumar, Regional Director, Manufacturing and Mobility of Microsoft APAC; Ko Kheng Hwa, Chairman of Univers; Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Digital Development and Information, Mr Tan Kiat How, Michele Ding, Global Executive Director of Univers; Dr Giulio Corradi AMD fellow principal system Architect IRH; Chun Yin Mak, Global Senior Vice President launching Singapore’s first Global Impact AI Lab in the entry sector held at KOMA Marina Bay Sands on Oct 28, 2025.](https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/30c3ae7c02a2a710d75b528af7848cf9db156f2d11e445397606327cce4a31ab?w=480)
![CMG20251028-PekYL02白艳琳/张俊/Launch of Singapore’s first Global Impact AI Lab in the energy sector [KOMA MBS]
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Ms Joan Tay, Director, NUS Centre for Future-Ready Graduates; Mr Saj Kumar, Regional Director, Manufacturing and Mobility of Microsoft APAC; Ko Kheng Hwa, Chairman of Univers; Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Digital Development and Information, Mr Tan Kiat How, Michele Ding, Global Executive Director of Univers; Dr Giulio Corradi AMD fellow principal system Architect IRH; Chun Yin Mak, Global Senior Vice President launching Singapore’s first Global Impact AI Lab in the entry sector held at KOMA Marina Bay Sands on Oct 28, 2025.](https://cassette.sphdigital.com.sg/image/straitstimes/815f049c86a7475573bedef3607fc1c81acd6167f00ba9df5d104ba0de09529c?w=480)
Cordlife responds to Health Ministry on possible suspension by deadline
Health certificate required for haj pilgrims from 2026, seniors above 70 to get selection priority
New postgraduate training ecosystem for physiotherapists launched by NTU, NHG Health
