Evening Update: Today’s headlines from The Straits Times on May 9, 2025

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Tampines industrial building fire: Structure deemed unstable by SCDF after blaze

Plumes of thick black smoke was seen billowing from the affected building.

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Tourists visiting Malaysia can now sign up for Touch ’n Go eWallet to make QR payments

Visitors registered with the eWallet app will be able to top up their balance using credit or debit cards.

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‘Habemus Papam’: Catholics in Singapore celebrate election of new pope, Leo XIV

The archdiocese says it gives thanks to God for the blessing of a new ‘Vicar of Christ’.

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First 2 new Sengkang-Punggol LRT trains handed over to SBS Transit, service starting in Q3 2025

The rail operator is doing final tests on the trains.

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China’s exports to US slump 21% in April but soar to S-E Asia in rush to beat tariffs

This first official hard data after the trade war escalated captures only the initial damage.

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Planning to travel in coming months? Scoot is adding more flights to several Asia-Pacific cities

It said the initiative was introduced to support the strong demand for air travel in the upcoming months.

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Guided ferry tour of Southern Islands, mushroom cultivation among Go Green SG 2025 activities

The 2025 Go Green SG campaign will feature over 900 activities from May 16 to June 29.

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Sticky situation: Boy, 8, uses mum’s phone to order over $5,400 worth of lollipops

Twenty-two cases of the candy totalling 50,600 lollies were delivered to their house.

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Trio charged with money laundering, allegedly dealt with funds linked to scam victims

They are accused of committing their offences in 2024.

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‘Who says I’m too old to drive?’

A common thread among seniors above the age of 65 who are still driving is the freedom it affords them.

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