Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on Feb 19, 2026

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PARF changes likely to spur more COE renewals, tilt balance further towards EVs

Expect to see older but also greener cars on Singapore’s roads.

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Task force’s proposals will help bolster MRT network ‘over the next decades’: Experts

Recommendations address critical issues across the spectrum, beyond just hardware.

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Lost in transit? Enthusiast creates wayfinding signs in service of commuters

Since 2020, Vareck Ng has put up about 100 unofficial wayfinding signs across the island.

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The Centrepoint tenants await outcome of partial collective sale

Tender for rear block, comprising retail units and apartments, closes on Feb 26.

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About 150 evacuated after fire breaks out at Teban Gardens HDB block

No one was in the unit at the time of the fire, said SCDF.

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How far should we go with online age checks to protect the young?

A tougher line is vital, but there’s room for a nuanced approach. 

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AI emerges as cornerstone of S’pore’s new economic playbook

Experts expect AI’s transformational force to lift economic growth with government road map.

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Finnish couple spent 21 months on DIY bike to see the world

Singapore was their final destination as it was the farthest possible country they could travel to by land.

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How S’pore celebs spent CNY

Actress Rebecca Lim posted photos of herself with her husband and their son.

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Suspect in Thai shooting surrenders after realising his actions caused panic

His initial escape had led to the closure of 17 schools.

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