Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on March 9, 2025

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Each person’s daily water use crept up one litre to 142 litres in 2024

The slight increase in water usage could be due to 2024 being a warmer and drier year, said PUB.

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Remaining buyers of pandemic-delayed BTO flats to receive keys by end-March

More than 72,000 households had their flats delayed due to Covid-19 disruptions.

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SG60 a time to reflect on Singapore’s growth: PM Wong

The nation will face new challenges, but can overcome them by staying strong and united, he said.

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‘Doing the ghosting themselves’: Complaints about matchmaking agencies in S’pore on the rise

Clients say the companies became slow to respond after they paid for packages, among other gripes.

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Would caning scammers and money mules reduce the number of scam cases?

Some believe caning will deter offenders, but others question if it is disproportionate to the crime.

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35 years and 14,000 babies later, doctor is still not hanging up his scrubs

Prof Arijit Biswas, 69, is the National University Health System's emeritus consultant.

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Power bank catches fire in train cabin at Raffles Place MRT station

All 650 commuters on board alighted safely and no one was injured.

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South Korea’s impeached President Yoon released from detention

He remains under investigation over his declaration of martial law in December 2024.

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New Zealand’s luxury property market sees surge in interest from wealthy Singaporeans

Real estate agents point to the country's stable economy and transparent legal system as draws.

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‘Don’t suffer in silence’: These women leaders work to bridge the health gender gap in Singapore

Bridging the health gender gap could add up to $4.05 billion in annual incremental GDP for Singapore by 2040.

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