Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on June 4, 2025

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First sign of fault that sparked MRT disruption surfaced almost 2 hours before train stalled

TSIB said it could not determine the cause of the axle box’s failure, as the components were damaged.

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Liberal Lee Jae-myung wins South Korea presidency in martial law ‘judgement day’

His victory stands to usher in a political sea change in Asia’s fourth-largest economy.

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Firm behind $52k clinic rental says cost worth it

The tender for the Tampines HDB unit closed in January with a total of 13 bids.

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A single spreadsheet saved each Pei Hwa Secondary teacher 60 hours of admin work a year

The dashboard has also been shared with other schools keen to adopt the idea.

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Dead community cats in Yishun, Tampines not due to abuse: NParks

No action will be taken against the driver linked to the Tampines cat incident.

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New hotels to replace Katong Plaza, Novotel hotel in Kitchener Road

The owners of both properties, which date back to the 1980s, have permission to develop new hotels.

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New Toto game that pays fixed prizes will start with June 12 draw

Singapore Pools said there has been a growing interest in fixed odds-style games.

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S’pore’s investment in Changi Airport Terminal 5 coming at the right time: Iata chief

T5 will ensure capacity is there ahead of demand, with S-E Asia among the fastest growing air markets, he added.

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Putin eyes a bigger prize than Ukraine

The Russian leader’s refusal to accept a ceasefire seems puzzling, writes Jonathan Eyal.

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Eldercare firm fined $7k after client died from wheelchair incident

Mr Hassan Mohamed Karchi Arsan Osman, 76, fell after his wheelchair rolled off a van platform.

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