Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on July 7, 2025

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Don’t ask questions just to ‘clock numbers’, Speaker tells S’pore MPs

What is important is the quality of the debate, said Mr Seah Kian Peng.

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Sequencing and standards: Indranee on role of Leader of the House

The aim is to ensure Parliament’s work is well-fitted and can be completed in the allotted time, she said.

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NUS College draws 10,000 applications for 400 places

The huge demand reflects strong interest in liberal arts education amid the global AI shift.

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Woman on SMRT’s 190 bus injured after bottle thrown at vehicle leaves hole in window

Images on social media show a gaping hole in a window on the upper deck of the bus.

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Smart sensors used to detect cognitive decline in seniors who live alone

The technology could help more seniors to age better and remain for longer in the community.

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Life After... blazing biomedical research trail in S’pore: Renowned scientist breaks new ground at 59

Prof Jackie Ying is helping to advance Saudi Arabia’s biomedical scene, as she did for Singapore many years ago.

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Tariffs will kick in on Aug 1 barring trade deals: US Treasury Secretary

Several announcements with trading partners will likely be made soon, he added.

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Beyond the 9 to 5: Why side hustles are becoming a way of life for more full-time workers

Some employers are supportive of employees’ side gigs, as long as their performance remains satisfactory.

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Indonesia’s textbook rewrite can’t erase a dark history

Moving forward requires grappling with difficult parts of the country’s dark history, writes ST’s Arlina Arshad.

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Star Awards 2025: Christopher Lee wins big, including Special Achievement Award

He also picked up prizes for Best Actor and Best Programme Host.

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