Evening Update: Today’s headlines from The Straits Times on Jan 12, 2026

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Public hospitals may up capacity if demand surges: MOH

Patients may pay bigger portion of hospital bills under new IP rider and some may opt for public hospitals instead.

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Temasek, GIC returns reasonable and within govt expectations: Jeffrey Siow

The focus has always been on long-term performance rather than short-term fluctuations, he said.

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Residents, nature advocates seek study amid bus depot works at Serangoon River forest

The authorities previously said an environmental study was unnecessary.

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First Venezuela, now Iran: Americans befuddled by Trump’s power moves

Most believed they had elected an isolationist leader with a distaste for foreign adventures.

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US dollar falls, gold jumps to record high on criminal probe into Fed chair

US prosecutors opened a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell.

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S’pore-bound flight from San Francisco diverted to Manila due to medical emergency

The rescheduled United Airlines flight will leave Manila for Singapore at 7.25am on Jan 13.

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Man jailed for repeatedly hitting wife, flinging her to the ground

His wife suffered fractures to her face, collarbone and ribs.

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Doctor convicted over negligent act that led to patient’s death after aesthetic treatment

He administered “a dangerous substance” to the patient before she died, said the prosecution.

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S’pore Airshow 2026: Road closures, changes to public transport

Traffic changes and road diversions will be from Jan 26 to Feb 12.

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$11k super-yacht holidays may be the next splurge for S’poreans

Smaller ships with higher price tags and curated experiences are changing how travellers see the sea.

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