Evening Update: Today’s headlines from The Straits Times on Nov 17, 2025

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ERP rates to go up by $1 at 4 locations from Jan 2

There will be a reduction at 6 locations from Nov 24-Dec 31.

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2 S’poreans charged over alleged links with Cambodia-based scam syndicate

 Court documents stated that they were allegedly scam callers in a call centre.

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Lee Hsien Yang objects to Govt’s plan to gazette 38 Oxley Road as a national monument

If gazetted and acquired by the Govt, the site will be converted into a public space.

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Flood alerts on Google Maps, more sensors to boost preparedness for rainy days

PUB said that 650 more water level sensors will be installed in drains and canals by end-2028.

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Man who rushed at Ariana Grande in S’pore sentenced to 9 days’ jail

He jumped over the barricade and put his arm around the pop star while jumping up and down.

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Jail for man who failed to report girlfriend’s death after discovering her body

Because of his actions, the woman’s decomposing body was found only four days later.

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Heavy traffic expected at land checkpoints during year-end school holidays

Intensified checks against the smuggling of e-vaporisers will be conducted.

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Australia spy boss warns of foreign assassination plots by agents of at least 3 nations

India, Russia and Iran are most frequently cited by analysts speculating on the nations.

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Secondary school’s management support officer misappropriated over $14k

She then used the ill-gotten gains to settle her personal expenses.

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$2 versus $20 for an eSIM: What are travellers really paying for?

Beyond price, reliability, customer service and app access define the true value of an eSIM.

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