Evening Update: Today’s headlines from The Straits Times on Nov 24, 2025

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Bankruptcies in S’pore at 5-year high but many are getting a fresh start

They can take steps to improve employability, build good financial habits and rebuild their credit score.

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5 new bus services connect north-east residents to the city from mid-Dec

These will operate only during weekday morning and evening peak hours.

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Civil servants to receive 1.3 months year-end bonus

Junior grade officers will also get an additional one-time payment of up to $600.

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S’poreans in Hat Yai ‘strongly encouraged’ to e-register with MFA

Flooding in the Thai city has caused restricted access to essential supplies.

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Preliminary results show food at pre-schools hit by gastroenteritis not contaminated: E-Bridge

185 people, including 173 pupils, developed gastroenteritis symptoms.

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Amos Yee in ICE detention facility barely a week after being released on parole in US

The 27-year-old Singaporean is likely to face deportation.

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How used clothes get smuggled into Indonesia

It’s widely believed that over 90% of second-hand clothes sold are illegal imports.

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Jail, caning for man who raped woman after stalking her, offering her lift home

He was also ordered to pay more than $18,500 in compensation to the victim.

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Miss S’pore ‘shocked’ Miss Mexico won Miss Universe, but says she didn’t deserve to be booed

Annika Xue Sager gives her take on the pageant’s twists and turns.

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Want a relaxed ski holiday? Here is why you should go to Furano

This ski resort in Japan’s central Hokkaido is a peaceful alternative to hot spot Niseko.

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