ST News Night: S'poreans urged to leave Myanmar as clashes escalate

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Here's what you need to know today. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has strongly advised Singaporeans to defer all travel to Myanmar where civilians protesting the Feb 1 military coup have clashed with security forces across the country.

This comes after 38 people were killed on Wednesday (March 3) in what was the bloodiest day since the coup.

In other news, owners of future HDB flats built under Singapore's new housing model in prime areas may see a longer minimum occupation period - more than the current 5 years.

And Disney's latest animated film Raya And The Last Dragon will launch in cinemas and on Disney+ with Premier access tomorrow. Sneaks for the film have also started in cinemas.

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