Evening Update: Today’s headlines from The Straits Times on Jan 27, 2026

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Stricter SkillsFuture funding guidelines for 9,500 courses across 500 training providers

The changes cover courses that develop in-demand skills for a person’s current job or profession.

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Micron to invest $30.5b in S’pore to boost chip production

The new facility will create around 1,600 jobs. 

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S’pore to recognise medical degrees from 8 more overseas schools

The total number of recognised overseas medical schools will rise from 112 to 120 in Feb.

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Minnesota becomes ground zero for Trump’s America First

Trump pulls back on immigration crackdown as outrage explodes over second shooting.

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SIA jet suffers damage to tail during aborted landing at Changi Airport

All passengers and crew members disembarked normally, SIA said.

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Mahathir enjoys coffee outing in KL in first public appearance since hip fracture

The former Malaysian premier fractured his hip on Jan 6.

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Patients dig into meals from popular eateries at Changi General Hospital

These include Crystal Jade dim sum and Hjh Maimunah nasi padang.

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Private capital boom positions S’pore as M&A hub for complex deals

International private equity funds choose Singapore for majority of deals because of stability and trust.

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Doctor gets a week’s jail for molesting sedated patient

Two staff nurses in the same procedure room noticed and reported the crime.

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Life with aphasia, a language disorder

Visual aids, predictive text and apps are a lifeline for people with this disorder.

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