Expect a wet, cool Christmas with temperatures in Singapore likely to dip to 23 deg C in later half of December

The daily temperature is forecast to range between 24 and 33 deg C on most days.
Malaysia's annual flooding hits Johor hard; total evacuees in country more than double to exceed 10,000

Torrential rain has been forecast in Johor, Terengganu and Pahang until Tuesday, while heavy downpour is expected to drench Sabah until Wednesday.
Govt calls out Washington Post for 'perpetuating false allegations' over Pofma article

The American newspaper ran only parts of a letter from Singapore's ambassador to the United States.
HDB lease top-up proposal has drawbacks: Observers

A policy proposal for a one-time automatic lease top-up for ageing flats may be hard to stop, they say of idea put up at forum.
Boeing will halt Max 737 production in January, following two fatal crashes

The decision follows news last week that the Federal Aviation Administration would not approve the plane's return to service before 2020.
Commercial kitchens turn to CCTVs to ensure food safety

The Singapore Food Agency is considering new rules to tackle food hygiene and safety after a rise in food poisoning cases last year.
Tuberculosis case reported at Bukit Batok pre-school; MOH says no risk of further exposure

The infected patient was placed on medical leave immediately after the diagnosis was made and is being treated, said a Health Ministry spokesman.
Former Malaysian commando claims Najib told him to kill Mongolian model Altantuya

In a statutory declaration, convicted murderer Azilah Hadri said he and his former colleague killed Altantuya Shaariibuu following an explicit "shoot to kill" order by Najib.
Over 2,800 food delivery riders to get e-scooter trade-in grant: Lam Pin Min

The $7 million grant was introduced in mid-November to help food delivery riders replace their electric scooters with bicycles, power-assisted bicycles or personal mobility aids.
E-Sports: First global body to be headquartered in Singapore, SNOC sec-gen Chris Chan to be president

The Global E-Sports Federation said its vision is to be "the voice and authority for the worldwide e-sports movement".