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Toddler’s rare diagnosis gives family answers to her developmental delays

She is one of only three cases of Okur-Chung neurodevelopmental syndrome in Singapore.

Three-year-old Tabitha Lowe is diagnosed with Okur-Chung Neurodevelopmental Syndrome (OCNDS), a rare condition first identified in 2016. She is blowing bubbles with her father Joshua Lowe, 35, mother Tiffany Tan, 34, and younger brother Judah, one.

3 dead after supply boat sinks following collision off Pasir Panjang Terminal

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Singapore deeply saddened by death of Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol

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How arts schools in Singapore are adapting to AI and grading creativity

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Frozen laksa and mee pok made by Singaporean hawkers stocked in US supermarkets

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Six taken to hospital, 120 evacuated after fire at Sengkang HDB flat

ComfortDelGro serves over 1,500 riders in Punggol autonomous vehicle trial; system faring well on roads

Singapore, Microsoft to explore ways to test the safety of frontier AI models

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askST

From nicknames to masked names: How to know if you’re paying the right person on PayNow from June 6

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askST: Will my child with special needs be better off in a SPED school or mainstream school?

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askST Jobs: Should I let a prospective employer contact my current boss for a reference?

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askST: Are 12,700 Covid-19 cases in a week cause for concern?

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askST Jobs: Why are new hires sometimes paid more than existing employees?

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askST: What are the implications of the assessment report by global financial watchdog FATF?

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askST: What are my options when taking a taxi to and from Johor under the new scheme?

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askST Jobs: I’ve been with the same company for a ‘long’ time. Can I still switch jobs?

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askST: What do I need to know about new child protection measures after Megan Khung’s tragic case?

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askST Jobs: Will a sabbatical hurt my career progression?

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ST×NLB Crossword

Play the ST×NLB Crossword: Fanning, Johnson or CC8

Play the latest crossword puzzles from The Straits Times and the National Library Board.

Play the ST×NLB Crossword: Fishy filling for epok-epok

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Minor Issues

What my child thinks about having social media only at 17

While I do not regret delaying her social media access, I often wondered if she felt the same.

Gaining access to social media later has advantages and disadvantages, says the writer's daughter.

Learn about Singapore’s native animal species in ST’s April activity page for kids

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Walkmans, wired earphones, dumb phones: Gen Zs want to bring back the low-tech 1990s

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Vaping crisis

Online influencer fined $3,500 after advertising vapes for sale on personal Telegram account

Eunice Joy Ng, 26, bought vapes at $13 each and sold two of them for $15 each.

Eunice Joy Ng pleaded guilty to having sold two vapes after advertising the banned devices on Telegram.

Man charged over allegedly trafficking vapes; 39 Kpods seized in Punggol

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Woman sleeping in car arrested after drugs, vapes found in vehicle parked in Sin Ming

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Stop scams
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Scam tracker: Trends in Singapore and how much money has been lost in 2026

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Another Singaporean arrested for alleged links to Cambodia-based scam ring; 30 men still at large

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At least $3.6 million lost to investment scams involving chat groups since May

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221 under police probe for alleged involvement in scams involving over $9m in losses

Shorts
Pursuit of Jade's star Zhang Linghe attended an event in Nanjing, accompanied by dozens of security guards.

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Purr-fect Timing, Cat Crashes Ballet!

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From Pitch to Pavement: David Beckham honoured with Walk of Fame star as LA Hosts World Cup Matches

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i-dle songs This or That feat. MINNIE

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NDP 2026: Q&A with the artistes behind Sparkle

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200 South Korea football fans gather at Lau Pa Sat to watch World Cup opener

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Pilot and passenger thrown about as helicopter loses control in Changzhou, China

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Massive fire breaks out at Tuas industrial site

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i-dle fans in Singapore crowd mall for a glimpse of MINNIE

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Podcasts
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Asian Insider Podcast

Why Beijing now sets the agenda for US-China ties
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ST World Cup Team Talk podcast: Football fans on Messi, Mbappe and fairy tales
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In Your Opinion Podcast

P1 registration: How did the parent volunteer scheme become an arms race?
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askST Jobs: Am I being ‘difficult’ if I speak up at work?

Speaking up at work matters, but how concerns are raised can shape career outcomes.

Singapore companies dialling back hiring, but willing to pay higher wages for AI, soft skills

Custom funerals, memorial keepsakes: How Singapore pet owners cope with pet deaths

Young Singaporeans build internship, entry-level job trackers to close opportunity gap

Upcoming renaissance fair reimagines Singapore’s history with a blend of local folklore and fantasy

Themed “A Symphony of Land and Sea”, Lion City Faire reimagines Singapore’s past as a port settlement through performances, activities and workshops that blend local folklore and fairytales.

Me & My Money: For this entrepreneur, growing wealth beats saving up

Daniel Charles' career spanned various industries, including the tech world and organising Formula One racing experiences for clients.

Is the search for perfection delaying marriage in Singapore?

The issue is not that young Singaporeans no longer value marriage. It is that marriage is increasingly seen as something to enter only when one feels fully ready.

Headstart On Record Podcast

Will the AI bubble burst? We break down if tech is still worth investing in

In Perspective

In Perspective

Maintaining MRT system more complex as network ages: ST roundtable panellists

One maintenance challenge is that older systems behave differently from newer ones, said the panellists.

(From left) ST’s Asia News Network editor Shefali Rekhi, LTA deputy chief executive of infrastructure and development Yee Boon Cheow, SMRT’s group chief engineering officer Ang Hang Guan, NUS Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Associate Professor Raymond Ong and SUTD research assistant professor Samuel Chng on April 21.

In Perspective

Humanoid robots at MRT stations in 10-15 years: Panellists at ST roundtable on future of transport

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Singapore’s EV adoption going at ‘right pace’ but more must be done: Panellists at ST roundtable

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Illegal modifications, unauthorised repairs remain safety concerns for EVs: ST roundtable panellists

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