Evening Update: Today’s headlines from The Straits Times on Jan 12, 2025

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Prolonged rainfall on Jan 10 and 11 exceeded Singapore’s monthly average for January: PUB

The agency issued several flood risk warnings on Jan 10 and 11 in locations such as Jalan Seaview.

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S’pore police working with Philippines in probe into ex-mayor Alice Guo

Guo, who is accused of money laundering and other crimes, purportedly had two associates here.

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Malaysian PM Anwar denies hiding document on Najib’s home detention

Anwar says the document was sent to the attorney-general and not to him.

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CNY cheer, goodies for seniors from low-income households during SM Lee’s Teck Ghee visit

Senior residents received $150 in cash and $50 in vouchers during the annual CNY ceremony in Teck Ghee.

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Firefighters race to beat LA blazes as winds grow and death toll hits 16

The fires that have left communities in ruins and tested the mettle of thousands of firefighters.

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Chua Chu Kang walkabout incident: ‘We want to fight a clean fight’, says Tan Cheng Bock

He was addressing an incident between PSP volunteers and those from the PAP at a walkabout on Jan 4.

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Indian H-1B holders avoid travelling out of US, fearing visa rule change

Some are so tired of waiting for permanent residency that they are considering moving to Dubai or Singapore.

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Welcoming strains and stresses in Primary 1

As parents we can sometimes be too eager to sweep aside any obstacles in our child’s path. It may be better to take a step back.

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‘Care and gentleness’ shown: SMRT staff help young man with special needs on train

A passenger activated the emergency communication button when the man started shouting.

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Minor Issues: Things I would tell my 20-year-old self if I could

The writer’s first message is: Don’t take things too seriously.

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