Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on Sept 11, 2026

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PM Wong to consider disclosing more info on ministerial pay

He also cautioned against turning ministerial assessment into a “public popularity contest”.

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‘Complete leap of faith’: PM Wong on his decision to step into politics

He said he will donate any tax benefit arising from donating his salary increase.

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P1 registration: More Phase 2C places from 2027

12 schools will keep spots for kids living farther away.

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P1 changes could improve diversity in popular schools but increase competition

The measures signal that alumni are not guaranteed admission in alma maters, observers said.

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S’pore allows artistes to express concern for global conflicts, but cannot provoke unrest

Several recent performances featuring issues such as the Israel-Gaza conflict have been approved. 

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Only children in China prefer to marry other only children

And yes, they do have a choice.

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Scholarship funded by Radiant World under review as its legal woes mount

EnterpriseSG is monitoring the case.

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More Gen Zs are putting money in stocks rather than properties

Rising costs are making buying a house increasingly less affordable for young people.

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Mary Chia beauty firm appears in court over unpaid CPF contributions

It had $50,208 in outstanding CPF contributions. A partial payment of $11,291 was made on Sept 9.

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Can a $699 toothbrush change the world?

The Dyson CameraJet might be the company’s boldest innovation since its Supersonic hairdryer.

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