Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on Jan 21, 2026

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WP disciplinary panel on Pritam comprises two Sengkang MPs, ex-Hougang MP

The panel was set up after the party’s CEC met on Jan 2 to discuss matters arising from his conviction.

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Asking firms for donations is standard practice: US Embassy in S’pore

It had asked private sector partners to support its July 4 Independence Day celebration.

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Some drink producers feel squeeze despite recycling plan grant

Businesses said the $2.5k grant would be insufficient to avert a price increase by at least 20 per cent.

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IMDA in talks with X over Grok’s sexually explicit deepfakes

X is required to curb the spread of harmful and inappropriate content on its platform, said IMDA.

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Changi’s new Terminal 5 will stress-test S’pore’s land transport

After landing, getting out of Changi Airport may be the biggest challenge for passengers.

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Caught littering in Malaysia? You may have to clean drains

Offenders, including those from Singapore, may face community service as well as fines.

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Restaurant body seeks help over labour cost, excessive rent increases

It asked for the Progressive Wage Credit Scheme subsidies to be increased to 75% for 2026 to 2028.

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Free dance-friendly mirrored space now available at Marina South Pier MRT

The space can comfortably accommodate 10 to 15 dancers at a time.

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Prosperous plushies: Food merch, blind boxes and collabs for CNY

Limited-edition items include coin banks, red packets and festive plushies.

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Man nabbed after allegedly assaulting Tower Transit staff in Yishun

He also sprayed commuters with a fire extinguisher.

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