This week's top reads from The Straits Times

Good evening! Catch up on some of the week's top reads.


Full HBL for Pri 1 to 5 pupils from Sept 27 to Oct 6 amid rise in Covid-19 cases

This will better protect younger students who are not yet medically eligible for vaccination, said MOE.

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What to do when you are a close contact of a Covid-19 case

With the rising number of Covid-19 positive cases, Singaporeans are more likely to become close contacts.

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7 highlights from parliamentary debate on jobs and livelihoods, S'pore's foreign talent policy

MPs from both sides of the House spoke during a debate on two motions.

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Vivian Balakrishnan apologises to PSP's Leong Mun Wai after 'illiterate' comment circulates online

Mr Leong said he received a call from Dr Balakrishnan on Wednesday and he has accepted the minister's apology.

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Pandemic habits are harming your child's development

Leaving young children with devices all day long can impact their development in areas such as speech and socialisation.

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Fix COE system to preserve its original intent

The COE quota system has been fine-tuned many times, but there are still signs of speculative bidding in some categories.

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Actor Chen Hanwei's 52nd birthday bash did not break Covid-19 rules

The actor had been questioned by netizens after he posted a group photo with nine people.

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Look how much you've grown: Baby panda's first month

Mum Jia Jia and baby are still together in an off-exhibit den to give them time to nurse and bond in privacy.

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