Evening Update: Today's headlines from The Straits Times on May 28, 2023

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Nearly 3,000 flats in Tengah to be offered at May 30 BTO launch

The largest housing project in the new town to date, Parc Meadow @ Tengah, has close to 2,000 units with a waiting time of just over three years.

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Religious groups set to pay less for leasehold land, with ballot system replacing competitive tenders

Winning bidders will pay a pre-determined price that reflects the land’s market value.

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‘I would never return to Everest’: S’porean mountaineers who made the climb recall how tough it was

“It was so cold. I started thinking, if I have to stay here for a few more minutes, I could die," said one of the mountaineers.

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South Korean court issues warrant for man who opened Asiana plane door mid-air: Report

He faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted.

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Can you spot a scam? Why our minds are more susceptible than we think

Your emotional state, preoccupation and confirmation bias can all impede your ability to spot a scam, says the writer.

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AskST: What should I do if I lose my passport or phone while on holiday?

Actions include making a report at a local police station and wiping out your phone’s memory via apps.

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Singaporean piano prodigy Mikkel Lee, 11, to headline third solo concert at Esplanade

He will also participate in the Verbier Festival, an international music event in Switzerland, in July.

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‘Our blood is Chinese’: The Taiwanese who want unification with China

There is a small group of Taiwanese who want Taiwan to be unified with the Chinese mainland as they think this is beneficial to the island.

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Indian official suspended from duties after he has reservoir drained to recover mobile phone

The phone was retrieved – damaged from a three-day soak – after 2.1 million litres of water was pumped out.

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June school holidays: New water park, nature camps, Children’s Festival and more

Make the most of the school break to bond with your family at new attractions and activities.

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