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Personal info of 70,000 people compromised in data breach involving SLA’s vendor IBM

The affected environment managed by IBM is distinct and separate from SLA’s operational systems.

Preliminary investigations indicate that there was unauthorised access to a data set created for the sole purpose of vendor development and testing.

EVs generally cost less to maintain than petrol cars

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More hitting CPF retirement targets at the milestone age of 55

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S’pore wants to help Timor-Leste contribute to ASEAN, not just benefit from it: PM Wong

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Singapore Retail Festival returns, with three weeks of themed weekend experiences, live-stream shopping

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Man who tried to rape former flatmate gets heavier sentence after losing appeal

S’pore firms can hire Timorese work permit holders from mid-2027 in sectors like construction

Greater Sentosa Master Plan unveiled; new attractions to be ready from early 2030s

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askST Jobs: My job feels secure, but my industry is in decline due to AI. Should I be worried?

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askST: Why is there so much rubbish on the beach in East Coast Park?

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askST Jobs: How important is it to laugh at my boss’ jokes?

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With tariffs expected to rise from July, should I change the way my household buys electricity?

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askST Jobs: Will AI make it harder for young workers to learn on the job?

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askST Jobs: Am I being ‘difficult’ if I speak up at work?

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askST: How do countries deal with waste from nuclear energy?

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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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ST×NLB Crossword

Play the ST×NLB Crossword: Toilet purveyor, or ticket to prosperity

ST×NLB Crossword puzzle for June 28, 2026.

Play the ST×NLB Crossword: Rich, like rice cooked in coconut milk

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The ST×NLB Crossword: All puzzles

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Phone Sleeps First: NTU student project helps undergrads put phones away for better sleep

Participants reduced nightly screen time by 58 to 81 minutes during the campaign period.

NTU communication studies undergraduates (from left) Milim Tay, Chloe Lim, Joy Chew and Phylicia Law organised the campaign as part of their final-year project.

Minor Issues

What my child thinks about having social media only at 17

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

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Vaping crisis

HSA nabs four Singaporean suspects in syndicate after largest Kpod seizure to date

All four men were charged on June 24 and remanded for one week to assist with further investigations.

Kong Qi Cong being escorted by auxiliary police officers and HSA investigation officers to a multi-storey carpark at Block 226D Compassvale Walk on June 30.

Jail for Kpod peddler who drove off during 2025 HSA raid in Bishan, almost hitting officers

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Jail for Kpod-using driver who crashed car, in first such case after etomidate was reclassified

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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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New police Cyber Command to target scammers, cybercriminals, before they reach victims in S’pore

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Citibank Singapore warns of e-mail phishing scams

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Beware of cryptocurrency scams involving World Cup tickets and merchandise

Shorts
S’pore wants to help Timor-Leste contribute to ASEAN, not just benefit from it: PM Wong

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Cat accurately predicts over 90% of World Cup match results

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Viral indie game Meccha Chameleon was made by a 2-man team with no marketing

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The World Cup proves that winning is not everything 🇯🇵💙

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Russia launches deadly overnight attack on Kyiv

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Plans to expand, redevelop Sentosa unveiled

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French scramble to find air-conditioners before next heatwave

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Handyman shocked to find bear chilling in his truck in Colorado

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Bear cubs play with tetherball in South Lake Tahoe, California

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Podcasts
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Asian Insider Podcast

USIndoPacom reverts to USPacom: US-India ties in rupture or rift?
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The Mother Load Podcast

‘You don’t have to do this perfectly to do it well’: Working motherhood and mental health
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In Your Opinion Podcast

Singapore’s lonely seniors: Why the super-aged feel isolated even when living with family
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Think you’ve been ‘lowballed’? This NUS grad built a tool that lets you compare salary offers

The tool indexes over 200,000 job postings, allowing users to benchmark an offer against similar roles.

Luqman Naqib built Lowball, a website designed to help job seekers determine whether they are being “lowballed”.

Giving up a $90,000 salary to job hunt Down Under: S’poreans risk it all to move abroad with no job

On The Job

‘I don’t create monster fish’: Her DNA quest for fast-growing snapper

Me & My Money: A football mishap taught bowling alley owner his first lesson about money

askST Jobs: My job feels secure, but my industry is in decline due to AI. Should I be worried?

Those in client-facing roles can use AI to prepare account briefs but still rely on human understanding to determine what matters.

Video: Can Singapore’s policies better move with the times?

Need a custom engagement ring? You can 3D-print it

Wu Linhan 3D printed an engagement ring for his girlfriend, Amandine Honvault.

Headstart On Record Podcast Recap

The allure of tech stocks amid the AI hype, and embracing a “Clown Mentality” to fight off work stress

What’s the allure of tech stocks, and how to embrace a “Clown Mentality” to fight off stress?
In Perspective

In Perspective

Solutions to beat the heat must be scalable and green to attract funding: Panel

The challenge is to ensure that the solutions reach the people who need them the most, as soon as possible.

(From right) Eztia’s Asia-Pacific market lead Darryl Tan, Breakthrough Energy Fellows' head of South-east Asia and Singapore Jane Zhang, A*STAR's assistant chief executive of innovation and enterprise Irene Cheong, Temasek Foundation's head of climate and liveability Heng Li Lang and Associate Professor Jason Lee, director of NUS' Heat Resilience and Performance Centre, at an In Perspective roundtable moderated by ST’s Asia News Network editor Shefali Rekhi.

In Perspective

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

In Perspective

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

In Perspective

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

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