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

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Salaries of political appointment holders to be reviewed

Political salaries have not been adjusted since 2012.

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Healthcare providers must contribute, share patients’ key health information

They will be given until early 2027 to meet data contribution, protection requirements.

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Over 70% of residential AMD fires involved uncertified, modified devices

Fatalities have remained low, with fewer than six on average per year in the past five years.

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CCS not yet notified of Clementi Mall sale, CapitaLand-Mapletree merger

The competition watchdog will monitor both developments.

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SBF, PwC list 18 recommendations to strengthen S’pore economy

They outline five priorities to consider for 2026 Budget.

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SGH to relocate A&E department to new building on Jan 18

It will be next to SGH Block 1 where the current emergency department is located.

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Will Iran’s regime fall? How the crisis unfolds will transform Mid-East

The regime is built for survival but the current challenges are hard to surmount.

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Rare Himalayan vulture stranded on ECP rescued by ACRES

The charity is trying to rehabilitate the bird, which was found in a dehydrated and weak state.

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New indie cinema to open at Golden Mile Tower

An investor has hired several of The Projector’s core team members to set up the new operation.

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Woman pocketed over $1.8m while working as company director’s PA

She has made full restitution and is expected to be sentenced in March.

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