Evening Update: Today’s headlines from The Straits Times on Jan 26, 2026

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More young adults, teens in S’pore being diagnosed with cancer

Between 2019 and 2023, there were 4,995 cancer diagnoses for those under 40.

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Singapore dollar hits highest against US dollar in over 11 years

Other Asian currencies also benefited from the weaker US dollar.

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Medical exam process for older vocational licence drivers to be streamlined

The medical practitioner will submit the completed report directly to both TP and LTA on driver’s behalf.

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Facial recognition to make immigration clearance faster for motorcyclists at Woodlands Checkpoint

Trial starts on Jan 26 at two motorcycle lanes in the arrival zone.

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MAS focus turns to inflation risk amid S’pore’s strong growth trajectory

Economists expect MAS to tighten Sing$ policy in 2026, though it is unlikely to come as soon as Jan 29.

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Wan Yang closure: Support for affected customers

They can redeem free treatments at 4 other beauty and wellness chains.

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Jail for mother who abused 7-year-old son

She slapped him, stepped on his leg and kicked him.

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Cop fined $5k for causing woman grievous hurt

He was driving a police vehicle in Geylang.

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Have we already forgotten the lessons of Covid-19?

How we respond to a pandemic is shaped by preparedness in peacetime, says the writer.

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Why some S’poreans are embracing spontaneous, ultra-short breaks

They are leveraging flight connectivity and affordable airfare deals.

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