The Straits Times' News In A Minute: Dec 23, 2015
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Today's top news headlines: No Secondary 1 students for 7 schools in 2016, extended hours for public transport on New Year's Eve, and COE prices plunge in final bidding exercise.
In The Straits Times News In A Minute today, we look at:
* Seven secondary schools were not posted any Secondary 1 students for the upcoming year as there was insufficient demand in their respective areas to open classes, said the Education Ministry.
* SMRT will extend the operating hours of its train and selected bus services on New Year's Eve next Thursday.
* COE for small cars closed at $54,301, down from $56,989 two weeks ago, while COE for big cars finished at $55,001, down from $60,001 previously.