Evening Update: Today's headlines from The Straits Times on Jan 27

Good evening! Catch up on some of the main headlines on Wednesday, Jan 27.


16-year-old S'porean detained under ISA for planning terrorist attacks on two mosques

He had planned to use a machete against Muslims and live-stream the massacre.

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S'pore starts Covid-19 jabs for seniors, with those in AMK, Tanjong Pagar receiving shots

They are part of a pilot scheme that will eventually be expanded to seniors in other precincts.

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Take precautions at CNY, says PM Lee, who'll celebrate 'with 8 visitors, not more, from family'

He stressed that there remains a danger of a super-spreader event occurring during the new year festivities.

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How to get your Covid-19 jab at S'pore's community vaccination centres

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The roll-out of the Covid-19 vaccine to the public is ramping up. Here is a step-by-step guide to getting your jabs at Singapore's vaccination centres.

Elderly residents who require help in booking appointments can get assistance at community clubs.

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Acquitted maid Parti Liyani goes home 4 years after she was first accused of theft

She does not intend to return to find work but will come to Singapore for "further proceedings", if required.

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NSF Dave Lee died of heatstroke, no basis to suspect foul play: State Coroner

The 19-year-old collapsed after completing an 8km fast march at Bedok Camp in 2018.

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Malaysia's ex-attorney-general says Mahathir told him to resign a day after appointment

This was a few weeks after the coalition led by Dr Mahathir won federal power in the 2018 election.

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Jail for ex-TTSH employee who withdrew cash mistakenly credited to her account

Nurul Atiqah Kamsari made use of the money for her personal expenses.

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25 new Covid-19 cases in S'pore, all imported

There were no new cases in the community for the fifth day in a row.

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Republicans rally against impeachment trial, signalling likely acquittal for Trump

Only five Republicans supported a vote to go forward with the trial.

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