Evening Update: Today’s headlines from The Straits Times on Sept 20, 2026

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Residents can get traditional wet market experience at new 24-hour FairPrice supermart in Pasir Ris

The Elias Mall outlet will offer services like fish cutting, and staff will offer cooking tips.

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15,000 reports of illegal shared bike parking from January to July; 4,800 repeat offenders banned

From January 2025 to July 2026, about 95 per cent of shared bike trips ended at designated parking areas.

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Delivery riders welcome guidelines for dedicated condo parking spots and collection lockers

These will ease the inconveniences riders often encounter when entering condominiums.

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No recruiter, no clear ideology: South-east Asia’s changing youth extremism threat

The authorities are rethinking how to spot and stop young people being drawn towards violence.

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Singapore’s Gan Ching Hwee wins historic 1,500m freestyle silver at Asian Games

She also set a national record time of 16min 0.45sec.

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Wushu exponent Zeanne Law wins Singapore’s first medal at the Asian Games

This is Law’s first medal at the Asiad - she finished ninth in the same event in Hangzhou in 2023.

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More young Singaporeans seeking recovery treatment at longevity-related wellness centres and clinics

These establishments noted that young customers are keen to prioritise muscle recovery and cognitive well-being.

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How runaway AI agents could pose an existential threat to humanity

AI could multiply harm across bioterrorism, cyberwarfare, disinformation and advanced weaponry.

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‘Return to camp’ visits and reconnecting with buddies: How to really celebrate 60 years of NS

Beyond next year’s awards and parades, let’s see the personal side.

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The simple joys of unhurried days and forest trails during a family holiday

To have a relaxing holiday with kids, reduce activities for more breathing space.

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