Evening Update: Today’s headlines from The Straits Times on Dec 24, 2025

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Floating solar farm to cover over one-third of Lower Seletar Reservoir by 2029

When completed, the facility will generate at least 130 megawatt-peak of electricity.

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Grab rides to cost 30 cents more from Jan 1 with platform fee hike

The fee, which is currently 90 cents, will be $1.20 after the increase.

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Former lawyer M. Ravi dies after being found unconscious

Police are investigating a case of unnatural death.

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Seven enterprise tech trends in S’pore to look out for in 2026

Among them are: Finance chiefs will crimp AI budgets, IT chiefs get to clear AI slop.

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Trio charged over molestation allegations that occurred at Home Team facility

One victim was allegedly targeted repeatedly, with 2 separate incidents involving all 3 alleged perpetrators.

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Christmas cheer in neighbourhoods around S’pore

Residents of Cantonment Towers, Woodlands St 13, Luxus Hills light up their estates.

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KKH urges kids, teens suffering from chronic dizziness to seek early diagnosis

Relief can be almost immediate once young patients start the appropriate treatment.

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From sambal to swank: Why a Malaysian food influencer’s upmarket move struck a nerve

Observers say the issue isn’t about fine dining as much as the loss of an everyman icon.

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China police crack down on errant private cinemas over alleged sex services

Such venues offer patrons private rooms to watch movies alone, as a couple, or in a group.

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How a S’porean created Michelin Key-winning Hokkaido ski resort Setsu Niseko

The 190-key property offers stunning views of ski slopes and Mount Yotei, often referred to as “Little Fuji”.

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