Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on Dec 5, 2025

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Timely information is critical to prevent confusion when MRT services are down

Early information on as many channels as possible will help ease station congestion, writes ST’s Kenneth Cheng.

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An HIP re-poll may raise questions if not handled sensitively, say observers

The views of Tiong Bahru residents who did not vote or voted “no” should be heard and understood, they added.

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‘Abnormal’ ECG result puts Soh Rui Yong’s SEA Games in doubt

Despite the concerns, he plans to take part in two events in the Singapore Marathon this weekend.

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Pageant director files criminal complaint against Miss Universe 2025 winner

He alleged that Mexico’s Fatima Bosch repeatedly defamed him.

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S’pore, Malaysia will jointly study optimal air traffic management

Infrastructure to boost resilience of water supply also discussed at leaders’ retreat.

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Pritam Singh loses appeal against conviction: Key points from the case

WP leaders were engaged in an exercise of risk assessment, damage control, said Justice Steven Chong.

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55 billionaires in S’pore in 2025, with total net worth of $335b

Their total wealth jumped 66 per cent from 2024.

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Almost a third of firms on regional list of top employers have S’pore presence

Hospitality employers took three of the top six slots, with Capella Hotels & Resorts placed third.

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Who is left, when illness takes away your mind or body?

A neurologist reflects on the sense of self and how it can drive survival or live on in memories.

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Man charged with having 28 Kpods for trafficking purposes at Marsiling home

HSA officers went to the man’s home after a vape was found in his rental vehicle.

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