Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on Oct 19, 2025

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Free train rides from north-east stations to ease morning crowds

The eligibility criteria to join the Travel Smart Journeys scheme will also be removed.

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Malnutrition rates rising among older S’poreans

It can lead to increased frailty and a greater risk of falls and fractures.

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88 caught for various offences in multi-agency operation at checkpoints

More than 14,000 travellers, 280 vehicles were screened during the week-long operation.

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$32m luxury goods scam: Police seize over $200k from couple

The police said they seized cash and over 80 pieces of jewellery, luxury bags and watches.

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Lower-income families with PCF pre-schoolers get help to make homes more child-friendly

260 families will get up to $1,500 for household and child development items.

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NUS graduate soars as aerialist in world’s largest water show in Macau

The dream of performing professionally began when she started ballet at the age of five.

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Nestle’s plans to cut 16,000 jobs over next 2 years will affect global markets

Job openings showed that the company is still hiring for over 15 Singapore-based roles.

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Malaysia weighs caning, tighter phone ban amid rising violence in schools

But observers say the real problem lies in adult neglect, mental distress of students.

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Scandal sparks scrutiny over S-E Asia football’s foreign talent strategy

The naturalisation “arms race” potentially hinders youth football development.

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Orchard Towers: Sleaze goes out, church moves in

New businesses are attracted by reasonable rents and its central location.

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