Evening Update: Today’s headlines from The Straits Times on Feb 08, 2026

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New nuclear energy office to help build local talent, assess nuclear technologies 

Singapore needs to build domestic capabilities to make such assessments on its own, says an EMA official.

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Fatal Chinatown accident: Driver arrested after 6-year-old girl died

The woman was arrested for driving without reasonable consideration, causing death.

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Early help for kids and youth exposed to abuse reduces risk of delays and mental illness: KKH, IMH

A home visitation programme has helped about 360 children under the age of four at risk of developmental delays.

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Malaysia, India deepen trade ties as Anwar and Modi vow to grow friendship rooted in trust

The leaders also discussed Gaza and Ukraine, with Anwar praising Modi’s unequivocal peace commitment.

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SGX flat despite posting strongest half-year performance in 26 years; Keppel, Singtel rise

Singtel and KKR will fully acquire data centre powerhouse STT GDC for $6.6 billion.

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Marriage solemnisations to return to Canning Rise in 2029 after redevelopment

A first look at the redeveloped Registry of Marriages and Registry of Muslim Marriages was unveiled on Feb 8.

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3 Doors Down singer Brad Arnold dies at 47 following cancer diagnosis

He had said in May 2025 that he was diagnosed with an advanced-stage kidney cancer that had spread to one of his lungs.

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‘Jiak ba buay?’: 56 migrant domestic workers graduate from basic Hokkien classes

The courses aim to foster understanding and empathy between migrant domestic workers and their elderly care recipients.

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Singapore film Ah Girl wins Youth Jury Award at International Film Festival Rotterdam

The English-Mandarin drama is the first full-length feature film by Singaporean film-maker Ang Geck Geck.

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Sound slumber is the secret to PSLE success

In Singapore, the average family struggles to stick to a good sleep routine.

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