Evening Update: Today’s headlines from The Straits Times on Jan 5, 2026

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New tech being explored for Changi’s T5

These include robotic arms that can lift and move oversized baggage.

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Changi Airport handled about 70 million passengers in 2025, an all-time high

In 2024, Changi Airport handled 67.7 million passengers.

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MOE makes headway in rethinking teachers’ duties, continues efforts to ease workload

MOE will continue to look at how to make procurement processes more efficient for teachers.

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Malaysia’s PM Anwar announces reforms to win back votes ahead of next GE

“The prime minister’s term limit would be no more than 10 years, or two full terms,” he said.

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No monsoon surge expected in S’pore despite heavy rain warnings in Malaysia

The Malaysian Meteorological Department warned of a monsoon surge in early Jan.

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Not an invasion, not illegal, not about oil: Marco Rubio on Venezuela’s Maduro

The Trump administration is defending its actions in Venezuela amid global outrage.

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S’porean tourist stranded in Yemen amid rising tensions

She was directed to a campsite where she stayed in a tent for two days.

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Man who allegedly filled S’pore-registered car with RON95 in Johor identified

The owner of the vehicle was found in Singapore following the viral incident.

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Zouk nightclub to shut its doors in S’pore for renovations until June

Each concept will undergo a full renovation under the phased revamp.

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5 trends to shape your next vacation

Check into affordable Chinese hotels in South-east Asia and ride the region’s padel wave.

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