Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on Feb 6, 2026

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What to see and do at Singapore Airshow 2026

Get up close with aircraft on display and experience what it’s like to be an RSAF fighter jet or helicopter pilot.

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OCBC’s billionaire owners seen posing challenge for new CEO Tan Teck Long

Opening the purse strings at one of Asia’s richest clans won’t be easy. 

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How Malaysia became a powerhouse in producing CNY songs

Many tunes are jaunty, with lyrics in a mix of Mandarin, Chinese dialects, English and Malay.

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Over 100 agents to leave KW Singapore after fallout from PropertyLimBrothers saga

Leadership changes linked to the PLB saga have triggered a wave of agent departures from KW Singapore.

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$4.7m damages cut to $3.5m for victim of chain collision who needs lifelong care

The judges said the discount was warranted, given the man’s chequered employment history.

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28 World Cup 2026 matches will be free to air

It will comprise the opening match, 23 group-stage games, semi-finals, third-place play-off and the final.

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Jail for Kpod user who went on the run, punched girlfriend and threatened others with knife

He had cut off his electronic monitoring ankle tag and committed 16 other offences.

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2 mynahs found stuck in rat glue traps in Woodlands under care of ACRES

ACRES said the birds are now able to stand and eat on their own.

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She became a plumber; he chose woodworking. What drew them to blue-collar work?

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In this episode, find out what convinced our guests to take on blue-collared work and become their own bosses.

Two millennials on why they chose an unconventional path and their journey to becoming their own boss.

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OCBC Cycle 2026 to include Brompton World Championship for the first time

During the promotional registration period, some lucky riders stand to win prizes.

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