Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on March 18

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Punches, slaps, vulgarities: Healthcare staff recall physical, verbal abuse

Some patients have thrown things or used a chair to break the computer, said a senior staff nurse.

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Looking for Arcadia: South-east Asia becoming magnet for long-stay foreigners

Are there trade-offs for locals and how are these mitigated?

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From houses on stilts, to eco-houses: Former Lazarus islanders fondly recall their old home

People were already living on the island as far back as the early 1800s.

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Making more room for renting as a housing option

The case for home ownership remains but changing circumstances and lifestyles call for a relook at how to make the rental market work better, says associate editor Lee Su Shyan.

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One year into Indo-Pacific strategy, Washington has deepened alliances, angering China

Will a successful US Indo-Pacific strategy preserve regional stability or lead to conflicts?

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Malaysian couple dies on JB highway on way to S'pore for work; woman due to give birth in May

The accident happened at about 7am on Thursday when they were on their way to Tuas Checkpoint.

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Veteran orchid cultivator among four to be recognised for preserving culture, passing down skills

They will receive the Stewards of Intangible Cultural Heritage Award.

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Use of TikTok, similar apps on govt-issued devices only on ‘need-to’ basis: Smart Nation office

The clarification followed reports on Friday on the use of TikTok on government-issued devices here.

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Penang seeks to emulate S'pore’s Newater as water feud with Kedah drags on

The state is exploring the viability of recycling treated sewage water for industrial use.

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Designing a new future for Ang Mo Kio estate

A long-term rejuvenation exercise has been designed to transform its town centre into a community hub.

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