Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on Dec 23, 2025

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What’s next for the environment sector in 2026?

A carbon tax hike and the roll-out of a beverage container return scheme are among new initiatives for 2026.

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CDL spat, Hyflux trial among corporate events that shook S’pore in 2025

There were also landmark reforms that underscored Singapore’s resilience.

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Tan Cheng Han to lead Law Society after consent resolution passed at EGM

Former LawSoc president-elect Dinesh Singh Dhillon will take on the role of vice-president come 2026.

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Athletics fraternity hits back at SNOC sec-gen’s SEA Games remark

He said the sport has to “come to the party” if S’pore hopes to finish among the top three nations on home soil in 2029.

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S’pore urges Thailand, Cambodia to de-escalate situation and resume talks: Vivian Balakrishnan

He added that the meeting was “an important step to discuss the resumption of the ceasefire”.

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Who watches the watchmen? Malaysia’s authorities under scrutiny after controversial actions

A fatal police shooting of three men and a raid by balaclava-clad officers raise questions on accountability.

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Man dies after Woodlands eatery scuffle

Preliminary investigations found that the victim had got into a dispute with the suspect.

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Woman, 71, has jaw reconstruction surgery after PMD-related accident

At TTSH’s Trauma Centre, over 25% of admitted patients for such accidents were aged 65 and older.

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Married man convicted of obtaining sexual services from 13-year-old girl

He pretended to be a teenage girl on social media to meet girls.

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Broadway hit Beetlejuice The Musical cancels 2026 Singapore run

The show was scheduled for a month-long run beginning on Jan 15.

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