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

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Recent MRT disruptions isolated cases, not systemic in nature: SMRT

SMRT Trains president Lam Sheau Kai also apologised to affected commuters.

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Scam mules to be barred from registering mobile lines; restricted from banking, Singpass services

These new measures aim to restrict mules from accessing services that can be exploited to facilitate scams.

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Cat A COE premium hits new record of $119,003

Cat B premium went up to $136,890, the highest since Oct 2023.

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Agoda axes employees in Singapore, Shanghai and Budapest

 

Management cited “cost” issues and “recruitment challenges” as reasons for the move.

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MOM says more fresh graduates found jobs in June 2025 than a year ago

The ministry also released a list of entry-level PMET roles with the most available openings based on job ads.

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Many who died by suicide showed warning signs in week before death: IMH

The findings show there is a need for greater mental health literacy in Singapore.

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Prabowo’s police reform and democracy on the line in Indonesia after deadly protests

The death of a ride-hailing and delivery rider is just one of many cases of police brutality and a lack of accountability.

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Woman charged over alleged links to fake SAF bulk order scams

The 22-year-old is the first of three people arrested to be charged in the case.

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Banned from entering S’pore in 1998, man returns under false identity to start family

He was previously convicted of cheating and providing false information to a public servant.

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Over $1.8m SG Culture Pass credits used in first 2 weeks

Shows and workshops are selling out.

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