Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on Jan 30, 2026

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What needs to happen next for the Govt to acquire 38 Oxley Road?

SLA will appoint an independent property valuer to determine the market value of the site.

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Experienced investor loses $400k after downloading fake platform

The victim made more than 60 transfers to the fake platform.

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Several hot spots detected on Bintan but haze from there unlikely to hit S’pore

The hot spots identified on Bintan are downwind, said NEA.

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Punggol self-driving vehicle’s collision due to human intervention

No passengers were on board at the time, and no one was hurt.

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Teacher hiring, more special education places among focus areas for MOE

The Ministry will also continue to emphasise the importance of bilingualism.

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Budget meals are needed, but why should hawkers bear the burden?

A voluntary, incentive-based scheme may better offer meaningful genuine low-cost options.

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Gold investment demand in S’pore hits new high despite record prices

Rising global geopolitical and trade risks among drivers, says report.

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PropertyLimBrothers saga: Who are Melvin Lim and Grayce Tan?

The two senior execs at the real estate firm resigned abruptly after online rumours about them.

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Baby bonanza: About 1,000 animals born across S’pore’s wildlife parks in 2025

Around 50 species of the animals were listed as threatened in the IUCN Red List.

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Solo’s princes row over the crown in Indonesia’s Game of Thrones

After the King’s death, his two sons from different wives have claimed to be the rightful heir.

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