Evening Update: Today’s headlines from The Straits Times on Dec 9, 2025

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New hospitals will be built faster, likely to cost less: Ong Ye Kung

Standardising hospital designs would accelerate design processes for every new hospital development.

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Flight diversions at Changi due to weather see sharp rise in 2025

CAAS and NEA said they will work towards improving forecasting of bad weather.

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Shorter flights for travellers on some routes as S’pore, 5 countries allow more direct paths

SIA said it would continue this practice on selected Australia and New Zealand flights.

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S’poreans in Japan recount experience during 7.5-magnitude quake

Japan is the top destination for Singaporean travellers, based on a 2024 study.

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Singapore Consulate-General in JB to move on Dec 10

The new office will be located at Mid Valley Southkey.

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Malaysia announces discount to mark start of new electric train service from KL to JB

The discount applies to the KL Sentral-JB Sentral-KL Sentral sector for travel from Dec 12 to Jan 11, 2026.

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‘It’s staggering’ how S’pore is always thinking ahead: JPMorgan CEO

Singapore has a “big chance” to become a bigger financial hub in coming years, Jamie Dimon said.

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How this 57-year-old achieved diabetes remission after losing over 10kg

NHG Polyclinics’ new programme REMI-D offers people with Type 2 diabetes the hope of remission.

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Man behind donation scam barred from raising funds for charitable purposes

The Commissioner of Charities issued a prohibition order against him.

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askST: What should we consider before travelling and feasting this holiday season?

Safe defrosting of food will also keep people from falling sick during the festive feasting period.

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