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

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Megan Khung report was painful to read, but offers hard lessons to prevent another tragedy

Beyond feelings of shock and anger, this case must spur a resolve to find and fix gaps in the system.

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Man arrested for alleged murder of his wife at Chinatown hotel

It is understood that the couple were from Indonesia. 

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COE quota to increase by 1.5% for Nov to Jan period

The supply of Category A and Category B COEs increased by 1 per cent.

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S’pore will decarbonise, but not at all costs: Tan See Leng

It will not do so at the expense of livelihoods and energy security, he said.

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HDB resale price growth in Q3 slows; private home prices driven by new launches

Moderation in HDB price growth came amid stronger sales volume, as demand continued to be resilient.

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SMRT rolls out free reflexology service at 3 MRT stations

Limited massage slots are available and passengers have to sign up on a first come, first served basis.

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Criminal trial judge erred in convicting ex-oil tycoon O.K. Lim of cheating: Defence lawyer

He had earlier been sentenced to 17 years and six months’ jail on three charges.

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$3b money laundering case: Second bank employee involved in saga gets jail

She facilitated the submission of a forged tax document.

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Penpals for 43 years, a S’porean and a Canadian had never met in person – till now

They set in ink on paper the stories of their lives, and forged a lifelong friendship.

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Cedric Grolet, the internet’s most famous pastry chef, is going full Wonka

His first chocolate shop is a Wonka-esque project three years in the making.

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