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Tampines fatal crash: What are deregistered vehicles, and how do they end up on S’pore roads?

Deregistered vehicles that were seized in 2018. There has been an increasing number of reported cases of deregistered vehicles being used on roads here.

askST: Can the police’s new 6000-0999 number for calling the public be spoofed?

Starting on Nov 2, the public will get calls from the police using just a single dedicated number: 6000-0999.

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Meta’s Muse AI agent: What can it do and what precautions should users take?

Meta’s Muse has become the most downloaded free app on the Apple App Store here within hours of its launch in Singapore.

askST Jobs: My colleagues get more flexibility because of family commitments. What about me?

Managers may assume that employees without children can always stay late, travel at short notice or work during holidays.

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Can I eat out and still watch my sodium levels?

HPB noted that some dishes which have become popular in recent times tend to be served in larger portions and are also higher in calories, fat and sodium.

askST: Why has ASEAN struggled to tackle haze and what can countries do about it?

Children wearing face masks walk along a smoke-covered dirt road in Banjarbaru, South Kalimantan province, on Oct 21.

askST Jobs: My boss takes credit for my ideas and achievements. What can I do?

Employees should make their contributions visible, especially when their boss takes the credit.

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Are two N95 masks enough for me this haze season?

From Oct 14, each eligible person could collect a pack of two N95 masks at community clubs as well as via vending machines at locations such as selected public transport hubs and social service offices.

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Can the air-con remove PM2.5 particles? Will indoor plants and surgical masks help?

The Straits Times talks to experts on what can bring reprieve from the haze.

askST Jobs: I keep having to pick up a colleague’s work. How should I raise it with my boss?

An employee’s role is to highlight the issue and its impact, while managing the colleague’s performance is ultimately the manager’s responsibility.

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