Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on Oct 22, 2025

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4,000 S’pore drivers without VEP tags fined $360k in Johor

More than 760 fines were meted out over the past three weeks.

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One-stop support hub for S’pore SMEs facing cyber threats to open in 2026

Cyber criminals are increasingly targeting SMEs as they tend to be more resource-constrained.

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Putin-Trump talks in Budapest on hold after Russia rejects ceasefire

A senior White House official said there are no plans for the two to meet “in the immediate future”.

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Sudden loss of cabin pressure on Malaysia Airlines flight from KL to Sarawak

The operating crew initiated a controlled descent and deployed oxygen masks.

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Malaysia school stabbing: 14-year-old suspect to be charged today with murder

The incident took place on Oct 14 at a school in Petaling Jaya.

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Long hours, huge stress. So what keeps a teacher going?

Some still find the profession deeply rewarding, writes Sandra Davie.

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Old folks’ home? Co-living with youth can be happier option for seniors

Intergenerational model may fill gap in eldercare market, says chief of co-living firm.

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How a wig loan scheme helps restore cancer survivors’ confidence

The complimentary programme helps people regain their identity – one strand of hair at a time.

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Largest industrial district cooling system begins operations in AMK

It will supply chilled water to five buildings owned by STMicroelectronics.

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New artwork to enliven 40 MRT stations from 2026

Passengers can view an interactive digital guide for some of the new pieces.

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