Evening Update: Today’s headlines from The Straits Times on Jan 20, 2025

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Last 2 BTO projects delayed by Covid-19 completed

Another 22 housing projects – comprising more than 18,000 flats – were completed in 2024.

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‘Very heavy’ traffic expected at land checkpoints during Chinese New Year period: ICA

Travellers are reminded not to bring in prohibited or controlled items, such as vapes and bak kwa.

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Looking for an app to protect your mobile device? Check this list out

The Cyber Security Agency of Singapore has released an updated list of recommended apps.

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Ngee Ann Poly shuttle bus in accident with car in Clementi

The bus is marketed as ‘driverless’ but was manually operated at the time of the accident.

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Indonesia’s plan to restrict children from social media lauded, but some concerns raised

Around 89 per cent of Indonesian children above five use the internet and most have access to social media.

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Hamas frees hostages, Israel releases Palestinian prisoners on Day 1 of ceasefire

The ceasefire allowed Palestinians to return to bombed-out neighbourhoods to rebuild their lives.

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From living room to art gallery: HDB flat transformed into exhibition space for local artist’s works

The exhibition by paper and visual artist Chia Ching Kai drew over 100 visitors in two days.

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Get to know Singapore’s snakes at Mandai Wildlife Reserve from Jan 28 to Feb 12

Visitors may get the chance to meet snakes like the king cobra, green anaconda, cave racer and carpet python.

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Man who told ex-girlfriend he raped her ‘for her own good’ gets more than 10 years’ jail, caning

The victim was unable to verbalise her emotions for over a year after the rape.

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Buy before you fly: How Changi Airport entices travellers to spend

Strategies include lucky draws with trips to South Africa, Finland, Paris, Kyoto or the Bahamas to be won. 

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