Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on Feb 13, 2026

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Budget 2026: Goodies S’poreans will get

They range from CDC vouchers to payouts meant to defray cost-of-living pressures.

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Check your benefits and estimated tax

Find out what you are eligible for with our Budget 2026 calculator.

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Making your CPF work harder for a comfortable retirement

The new investment scheme is designed primarily to suit less financially savvy members.

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CDC vouchers tell only half the story about giveaways

Some feel not all households should get these vouchers, but most support remain targeted.

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S’pore Pools wrongly gave double payouts to 3,000 winning bets

It is recovering the extra payouts, while refunding 13,000 other affected bets.

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Hazy conditions could hit S’pore in the coming weeks

Measures to safeguard public health will be implemented should the situation worsen.

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Suspect in Sims View axe attack faces charge of attempted murder

Both parties are known to each other, the police said.

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TB outbreak in Malaysia: Should you defer travel plans?

It is generally sensible to wear a mask in crowded places.

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Platform fees for Gojek, Ryde go up from Feb

Tada is the only ride-hailing platform to not introduce any fee adjustments so far.

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Over 2,000 BMW cars here affected by global recall over fire risk

The two authorised dealerships in Singapore are reaching out to customers.

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