Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on Dec 4, 2025

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Rail operators to prioritise alerting riders at affected stations to minor delays

This will replace the current generic advisory on maximum travel time for affected passengers.

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Cordlife faces civil claims of at least $5.45m from parents

Claimants also want firm to declare it is liable for the loss and damage arising from its negligence.

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With large clusters of ageing flats, S’pore’s oldest estates hit a turning point

Renewing old neighbourhoods requires striking a delicate balance.

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How the Performing Artiste Work Permit scheme was misused

Recent enforcement operations have uncovered widespread abuse by syndicates.

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‘Abang Polis’ touched by fame as banter with Malaysian anglers goes viral

The fishermen did not realise strong winds had caused their boat to drift into Singapore waters.

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Chinese voter exodus from Malaysia’s DAP dents Anwar’s 2nd-term hopes

Drop in support in Sabah leaves PM’s coalition without its strongest vote bank.

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Macron’s China visit, Putin’s India trip will show Europe no longer sets the agenda

Both are likely to return home empty-handed when it comes to trade and Ukraine war.

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Just 11, but S’pore skateboarder ready to roll at SEA Games

Felix Balzer is Singapore’s youngest athlete at the upcoming Games in Thailand.

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Why S’pore K-drama fans are still flocking to Jeju Island in South Korea

In 2024, Singaporeans made up the third-largest group of visitors from ASEAN.

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Migrant worker given jail term over bogus work injury claim fails in High Court appeal

The judge said the worker told multiple lies in his MOM statements.

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