Evening Update: Today’s headlines from The Straits Times on Feb 11, 2026

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More support for workers to be announced at Budget 2026: PM Wong

Some 15,700 jobs are expected to be created over the next 5 years, EDB had said.

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More fire injuries and EV blazes in 2025: SCDF

In its report, SCDF said the number of emergency medical services calls increased.

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TB outbreak in Malaysia: Mask up when travelling during festive period, experts say

Last week, it was reported that 33 TB cases were detected in Kota Tinggi, Johor.

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New apprenticeship programme for poly grads offers roles at top firms

They will receive monthly salaries ranging from $2,700 to $3,800.

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Boom for Busan as Chinese cruise lines skip Japan amid Beijing-Tokyo tensions

Incheon and Jeju are also reporting an increase in the number of Chinese cruise ship arrivals.

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Father of girl killed in Chinatown accident offered free accommodation in S’pore

Her mother remains in intensive care at Singapore General Hospital.

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5 heavy-vehicle drivers charged with driving without due care and attention

The alleged actions of one of the drivers had caused his tipper truck to overturn.

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Jail for man who smeared luncheon meat near neighbour’s flat

He was living in a Woodlands Housing Board flat when he became upset with the woman’s children.

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How S’pore can turn ageing into an investment opportunity

The eldercare sector should tap foreign capital and expertise to tackle ageing at home, says the writer.

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Dating app partners SG Culture Pass on perks for singles to go on dates

Coffee Meets Bagel is offering priority access, discounts and upgrades starting Valentine’s Day.

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