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

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Jobs, healthcare among issues new batch of NMPs will raise

They also emphasised that their role will differ from that of elected MPs. 

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Shackled and defiant, Maduro pleads not guilty to US narcotics charges

His charges include narco-terrorism, cocaine importation conspiracy and possession of machine guns.

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Ex-lovers fight over money after 30-year affair ends

The High Court dismissed the man’s claim and allowed the woman’s $578,000 counterclaim.

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S’pore resident, wife surrender to police for allegedly using RON95 petrol in Johor

Police confirmed the man allegedly covered the registration number of his Singapore-registered vehicle.

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Several Kith Cafe outlets shut in recent months, with two stores still operating

Operations at one outlet have been paused due to a lull in customer traffic.

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How are S’pore youth hashing out their career aspirations?

Three in four of the young adults in the survey prefer meaningful work to fancy titles.

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Visitors to Jewel’s walking net urged to follow safety rules after boy is hurt

The Changi Airport attraction is a giant net suspended 25m above ground that visitors can walk on.

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Firefighters put out blaze at Raffles Institution

The fire involved the contents of a second-floor office at the school and took place yesterday afternoon.

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Time to shut down the Singapore Biennale?

The event feels haphazard, disconnected from the community, and inaccessible to even determined artsgoers.

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Travelling through Turkmenistan: Land of contrasts and surprises

In April 2025, the country announced its intent to shift to e-visas to attract more tourists.

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