Evening Update: Today’s headlines from The Straits Times on Jan 6, 2026

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Singdollar could continue to strengthen against regional currencies in 2026: Economist

MAS is unlikely to change its monetary policy stance amid low inflation, said OCBC’s chief economist.

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Maduro’s capture reminds China of its darkest fears

This has stoked regime-change fears and reinforced a belief in Beijing that might is right.

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Malaysia’s ex-PM Mahathir admitted to National Heart Institute after fall

His aide said he fell transiting from the balcony to the living room.

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Three S’poreans fined, ordered to do community service for littering in Malaysia

Malaysia is implementing stricter enforcement of minor littering offences.

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Jail for man who misappropriated over $2.5m while COO of SGX-listed firm

He used a portion of his ill-gotten gains to fund his gambling habit.

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Probation for teen who trespassed MRT tracks

He must also attend all psychiatric and psychological assessments and treatments.

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Motorcyclist dies after accident with car on SLE

A car driver is assisting with investigations.

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Candidates for the Old Trafford hot seat after Ruben Amorim’s sacking

Manchester United are on the hunt for their 7th permanent manager since Alex Ferguson’s exit in 2013.

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For a Gen X music geek, closing MTV’s music video channels marks the end of a chapter

In an age of viral short-form videos, MVs do not have as much hold on mainstream pop culture as they once did.

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Do you need that multivitamin supplement? Know the ABCs of vitamins

Health experts explain why you need vitamins A, B and C and how to meet your daily needs.

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