Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on Nov 16, 2025

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Under the red light: The hidden lives of Singapore’s sex workers

According to a 2023 study by the Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, at any given time, there are approximately 8,030 female sex workers in Singapore. 

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Discipline becomes abuse when child sustains injuries, including cane marks: MSF

Emotional harm can be as bad as physical injuries, say social workers.

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LTA starts largest engagement exercise to hear from commuters

The last consultation exercise in 2018 involved more than 7,400 Singaporeans.

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‘He’s my son’: Guardian of teen who died in basketball court accident has always seen herself as his mum

Mohd Ridwan’s legal guardians brought him from Bintan to Singapore when he was a baby.

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New active ageing centre in Jurong West welcomes those in their 40s

Glow (Nanyang) aims to introduce active ageing early to people in this age group.

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‘Job hugging’ up as resignation rates in S’pore at record lows, average job tenure rises to 8 years

Shifting compensation and biannual performance reviews complicate the maths around leaving.

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Istanbul hotel evacuated after 3 tourists die of suspected poisoning

A room on the ground floor of the hotel had recently been sprayed with pesticides.

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Rare skin condition gives 9-year-old girl skin like KPop Demon Hunters character

Neurofibromatosis type 1 is a genetic condition, with a 50 per cent likelihood of being passed on if one parent has it.

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Tastemakers: Meet the insurance boss who faced backlash over frank reviews of Michelin-listed hawkers

Lucas Neo’s candid food videos triggered fierce debate over honesty and respect in hawker reviews.

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Is this a halal restaurant? Malaysia takes steps to tackle unofficial labels

Not every outlet is willing or able to afford to pay for the certification.

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