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

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80% of Singapore homes now equipped with smart electricity meters

Families can track energy use to help pick off-peak plans from at least four retailers.

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Young money mules involved in scams need measured sentences, more education: Lawyers

Two young money mules told ST they were swayed by the promise of easy money.

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Pritam Singh’s comments on court of public opinion are outrageous, wrong, unacceptable: Edwin Tong

“No one is above the law,” said Mr Tong, adding that Mr Singh's statements undermine public trust in Singapore's system.

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HDB family with Mercedes E200, Audi A4, Alfa Romeo, Toyota MR; 2,000 such homes own at least 3 cars

Car owners cite convenience of travel as the main reason for having more than one vehicle.

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Businessman cancels $9m divorce deal after discovering first-born child is not his

The man sued his ex-wife because he was so incensed for being kept in the dark for over two decades.

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Removal of private spaces at 38 Oxley Road does not affect historical significance: Heritage experts

They said the site where events that shaped Singapore’s independence took place holds value even if the structure is altered.

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Man dies after fight in Chin Swee Road; 2 men to be charged with murder

The man was unconscious when he was taken to hospital, where he later died.

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Life After... a journey of single parenting, building a bling empire – she now gives back to society

After having raised about $1m for Dementia Singapore, entrepreneur Esther Ho is now focusing on youth mental health.

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No more swinging good times: The changing face of the Singapore playground

Playground manufacturers, parents and educators shed light on how playgrounds here balance risk and safety.

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In a tough season, Jason Teh earns a spot in Korea Masters final

The world No. 26 won the Thailand Masters but also suffered 11 first-round exits this season.

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