Evening Update: Today’s headlines from The Straits Times on Nov 23, 2025

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Digital village launched at Punggol Coast MRT station

Commuters will encounter a robot MR-2, which roams around independently to clean the station.

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Johor to implement RM3 hotel tax for overnight visitors from Jan 1

The move mirrors other Malaysian states that have implemented tourist-related taxes.

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Man who rushed at Ariana Grande deported, barred from re-entering S’pore

Australian Johnson Wen had been given nine days’ jail on Nov 17.

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Families embrace volunteerism for their young children and teens

Volunteering is a great way to engage students during the year-end holidays.

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Deep brain stimulation curbs involuntary movements in boy with rare disorder

He is the first paediatric patient with GNAO1 in Asia to undergo the procedure.

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Soaring gold prices draw crowds of buyers, sellers to KL jewellers

Fluctuations in gold prices since the end of Aug have drawn crowds to jewellery stores across Kuala Lumpur. 

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Motorcyclist dies after accident with tipper truck on SLE

The tipper truck driver is assisting with ongoing investigations.

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Golden Village to open 17th Singapore cinema at Downtown East

The cinema chain will be taking over the space vacated by Cathay Cineplexes.

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16 Christmas meals from $15 to $300 and takeaway turkey treats

For best value, go for the weekday lunch buffets.

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I love all my five grandchildren. But one brings a special joy

Love recognises uniqueness and takes different forms even in the same family, the writer says.

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