Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on July 21, 2025

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HDB’s July BTO exercise: Priority for singles, higher quota for second-timer families

Second-timer families will get a 5 percentage point increase in quota for three-room and larger flats.

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New home owners in S’pore find kampung spirit on BTO Telegram groups

The app allows users to maintain privacy while being sociable, as phone numbers are not needed to create accounts.

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ComfortDelGro to discipline driver who flung relative’s wheelchair out of taxi

The taxi operator said the driver’s actions were unacceptable.

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Witness stand not arena for humiliation in sex offence cases, judge reminds lawyers

His speech is the latest reminder from the judiciary to be aware of the impact the trial process can have on victims.

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What would it take for S’pore to shed the dirty image of its blue recycling bins?

Efforts to encourage residents to recycle have been ongoing since 2001, but recycling rates remain low.

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Both Bukit Panjang LRT disruptions in July linked to newly installed power system: SMRT

The new system is part of an ongoing LTA power renewal project.

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Scalpel, please: Vietnam wants a slice of S-E Asia’s medical tourism pie

It hopes to woo foreign patients with a competitive blend of care and cost.

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More stingrays, fewer sharks for sale at S’pore’s fishery ports, say researchers

Both have similar life history traits that make them vulnerable to overharvesting.

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High-volume low-speed fans see rising demand in warming S’pore

They are widely used in outdoor and indoor spaces for stronger airflow and energy efficiency.

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Why S’pore needs brave conversations on race and religion

If we talk honestly to one another, we may find we are more alike than different, says the writer.

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