This week’s top reads from The Straits Times, Dec 27, 2025

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Church volunteer arrested under anti-terror laws

The man claimed he had found a suspicious item in St Joseph’s Church in Bukit Timah.

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Higher monthly salary ceilings and other CPF changes in 2026

The increases since 2023 are aimed at keeping pace with rising wages.

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No rush, more care: Senior-friendly tours catch on as S’pore ages

Well-paced itineraries and regular toilet breaks are some hallmarks of the tours.

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Woman, 71, has jaw reconstruction surgery after PMD-related accident

At TTSH’s Trauma Centre, over 25% of admitted patients for such accidents were aged 65 and older.

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Pastry chef at a hospital: He bakes food for the soul

He joined Alexandra hospital in 2020 after stints in luxury hotels like Sheraton Towers and Marriott.

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Athletics fraternity hits back at SNOC sec-gen’s SEA Games remark

One official highlighted the complexity of athletics, describing it as a “late-developing sport” made up of multiple disciplines.

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Why a Malaysian food influencer’s upmarket move struck a nerve

Observers say the issue isn’t about fine dining as much as the loss of an everyman icon.

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How to train for Hyrox: Injuries spike as more in S’pore take part in fitness race

Prepare better for your next race, while preventing injuries or managing existing ones with this guide.

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