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September 28, 2025

39 Kpod abusers placed in rehab since tougher penalties for vaping kicked in on Sept 1

Thirty-nine people caught for using etomidate e-vaporisers since Sept 1 have started or are beginning their rehabilitation, the Ministry of Health (MOH) and Health Sciences Authority (HSA) said on Sept 27.

2 mins

Singapore may seek cap on US pharma tariffs like Japan and EU, says DPM Gan

Trade talks with US are ongoing, including on the threat of tariffs on semiconductors

3 mins

Those who seek help will not be penalised

FROM A1

1 mins

Man charged over parcel incident at Al-Istiqamah Mosque

A Singaporean man was charged in a district court on Sept 27 for his alleged involvement in a parcel containing pork which was sent to a mosque.

1 mins

Religious harmony still fragile but S'pore in better position to deal with such issues: Faishal Ibrahim

Singapore's social fabric and religious harmony remain fragile, but the country is in a relatively better position than other countries in dealing with religious incidents, Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Faishal Ibrahim said on Sept 27.

4 mins

Whale of a project to preserve mammal found dead off Tg Pagar

The dead baleen whale that surfaced off Tanjong Pagar earlier in September had most likely been struck by a ship, scientists have found.

4 mins

Property agents run into difficulty over enhanced anti-money laundering rules

Compliance deadline pushed to December from July following industry feedback: CEA

4 mins

Broke and betrayed: Why some seniors suffer in silence

An elderly woman was left penniless and homeless after she sold her house to live with her only son who promised to take care of her, but he disappeared after pocketing the sales proceeds.

3 mins

S’pore banks developing guidelines to protect seniors from financial abuse

Move comes amid ageing population, uptick in cases of financial abuse by loved ones

4 mins

POSB staff foil daughter’s demands to access dad’s funds

COURT ORDER NEEDED

1 mins

Pharmaceutical companies still keen to grow in S'pore: DPM Gan

But investment climate will get more competitive due to US tariff threats

2 mins

Rules of US presidency being rewritten in Mar-a-Lago

From this base, Trump has been rolling back and reconsidering many Johnson-era policies

7 mins

Trump targets more rivals after indictment of ex-FBI chief

US President Donald Trump called on Sept 26 for more of his political opponents to face criminal charges as he cheered the indictment of former Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) director James Comey and branded him a “dirty cop”.

3 mins

US to revoke Colombian President's visa over comments

The US said it will revoke Colombian President Gustavo Petro’s visa after he took to New York’s streets on Sept 26 in a pro-Palestinian demonstration and urged US soldiers to disobey President Donald Trump’s orders.

1 mins

As UN sanctions on Iran resume, world faces fearful choices

All eyes on Iran’s response as reimposition of sanctions deals heavy blow on country

4 mins

Netanyahu rebukes Western nations at UN for embracing Palestinian statehood

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has sharply denounced Western countries for embracing Palestinian statehood and accused them of buckling under pressure from activists and others who have accused Israel of war crimes against Palestinians in Gaza.

2 mins

Chinese tech firms respond to calls to use local Al chips

Beijing is pushing them to curb their reliance on US chipmaker Nvidia

4 mins

Philippine death toll hits 11 as storm Bualoi bears down on Vietnam

The death toll from Severe Tropical Storm Bualoi rose to iin the Philippines on Sept 27 as the cyclone bore down on Vietnam, the authorities said.

1 mins

Indonesia’s crackdown on riot suspects draws criticism of overreach

The police in Indonesia have named 959 people, including over 200 children, as suspects in the incitement of riots during a wave of anti-government protests in late August, a staggering figure that prompted stern criticism of an overreach in the crackdown by security forces.

2 mins

Chronic power outages in Sabah a lightning rod ahead of state polls

Timing of recent blackout casts pall over its ruling party and allies including Anwar's PH

4 mins

Nations on EU's eastern flank agree on need for a 'drone wall'

Countries on the European Union’s eastern flank have agreed on the need for a “drone wall” with advanced detection, tracking and interception capabilities, EU Defence Commissioner Andrius Kubilius said on Sept 26.

1 mins

Victims of live-streamed murder in Argentina laid to rest on eve of protest

Shocked and in tears, relatives on Sept 26 laid to rest two women and a girl whose live-streamed torture and murder caused an outcry in Argentina, where activists were planning a weekend protest against femicide.

2 mins

Zelensky, Ukraine's military chief say Russia's 2025 offensives have failed

Moscow's campaign disrupted; its troops suffering heavy losses, they add

2 mins

Eating food with protein can put her health – or life – at risk

Doing so will lead to toxic levels of ammonia in her blood due to a genetic disorder

3 mins

Man who organises reunion dinners for seniors wins Silent Heroes award

Even after filing for bankruptcy in 2015, Mr Thomas Chua never stopped caring for the elderly.

3 mins

Local quantum tech start-up aims to make critical info systems unhackable

With a $3 million funding from the National Research Foundation (NRF) and after six years of tinkering in the depths of a laboratory, a homegrown startup is ready to launch services that can protect critical information systems in a way that makes them almost unhackable.

3 mins

Elections Dept removed 227 ads that broke the rules during GE2025

All ll parties in the polls had traditional election advertising material removed

3 mins

Mendaki to train its tutors to be mentors, integrate tech into tuition lessons

As part of its five-year work plan from 2026 to 2030, Mendaki will explore ways to enhance its tuition programme to better cater to the needs of its students.

2 mins

Free financial well-being workshops for Central Singapore residents

More than 1,000 residents in Central Singapore can attend free financial fitness workshops from January 2026 to strengthen their financial well-being.

2 mins

Over 2,200 low-income pregnant women to get care packs and more under $6.5m initiative

Over the next three years, more than 2,200 pregnant women from low-income backgrounds will receive care packs, grocery vouchers and mental health support through a $6.5 million donation from DBS Foundation.

2 mins

Watchdog issues warning after kids given ordinary lenses for myopia treatment

Product substitution unknown to patient is unprofessional and may lead to harm: Board

2 mins

In the age of disinformation, polarisation and AI, the public must win

Credible newsrooms remain vital to countering fake news, fostering social cohesion and holding power to account. For The Straits Times, the path forward lies in public service journalism rooted in community impact, trust, and dialogue.

4 mins

Looking beyond wrinkles at meetups with old classmates

My friends and I just sent a “love letter” to our physics tutor in junior college, more than 30 years late.

5 mins

‘Too young to retire’ — that’s a little personal, isn’t it?

The retirement age protects older workers who want to continue working. But what about those who want to stop even earlier?

5 mins

Former delinquent fights for a different future

Almost a decade ago at the Singapore Boys' Hostel, caseworker Narasimman Tivasiha Mani met a 16-year-old who wore bravado like armour.

7 mins

When kids get help from parents to buy homes

Last summer, after years of bouncing from rental to rental, Ms Brianna Racoosin bought her dream home, a sunny two-bedroom condominium in Brooklyn.

5 mins

Kampung spirit going strong on apps for offering giveaways

These apps have become a resource for the needy and the eco-conscious

4 mins

Woman fails in bid to make rich ex-hubby pay $30k a month in child support

A woman tried to make her wealthy former husband pay a lot more for their two young sons by applying to increase monthly child support from $4,000 to more than $30,000.

3 mins

How an astute property agent retained the bulk of $6m in assets in divorce

Case shows good financial planning can make a difference in how assets are split

5 mins

4 ways to protect your finances after being retrenched

Treat any severance package you receive as an asset and not a windfall, say experts

4 mins

Fed rate cuts after long pauses have been good for stocks

Timing is everything. After a nine-month pause, the Federal Reserve decided on Sept 17 that the time was right to resume cutting interest rates.

3 mins

Hard to look past Chieftain’s Shield

Sept 28 S.A. (Turffontein) form analysis

1 mins

SIBAYAN CAN FOLLOW UP WITH GROUP 1 WIN

Sept 28 Preis von Europa form analysis

1 mins

MY WISH TO RETURN TO HIS BEST

8 My Wish shapes as one of the more exciting prospects this season.

1 mins

US confident of turnaround with 'a long way to go'

Ryder Cup 2025

2 mins

Cycling chief won't exclude Israeli athletes

The world cycling governing body (UCI) will continue to welcome Israeli athletes at its competitions despite calls for sporting boycotts, UCI president David Lappartient declared on Sept 26, saying sport should unite rather than punish.

2 mins

ALCARAZ AIDED BY 'BEST PHYSIO'

World No. I's injured ankle holds up well as he progresses in Japan; Sinner passes tricky China test

3 mins

HURT AUSSIES BLAME REFS

Wallabies call out 'perceived inconsistencies' after 33-24 loss ends Bledisloe Cup hopes

2 mins

Verstappen the best by far, says ex-Ferrari boss

Former Ferrari boss Luca di Montezemolo would hire Max Verstappen without hesitation if still at the helm of the Italian Formula One team and given a free choice of drivers.

2 mins

Path to elite football full of pitfalls for Newcastle and Villa

Football is full of sliding doors moments, when the game’s randomness facilitates great consequences.

2 mins

Nuno wants Hammers to be competitive

West Ham United have appointed former Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo as head coach on a three-year contract, replacing Graham Potter, who was sacked on Sept 27 following a dismal start to the English Premier League season.

2 mins

AMORIM DEMANDS PUSH FOR REVIVAL

United’s under-fire boss laments ‘we didn’t play our game’ after latest loss raises further doubts

3 mins

SINGAPORE'S 'GREAT SHOW'

Plenty of praise from athletes, officials and fans for host of world para swimming meet

4 mins

Arteta banks on Saliba partnership for title dreams

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has praised William Saliba's consistency and maturity, with the defender understood to be close to extending his contract at the Emirates.

2 mins

MORE THAN JUST A STORE

Mamak shops were once a staple of HDB estates, and served as community hubs and cultural icons. Now, only a small number survives as lifestyles change, and supermarkets and online shopping take over

4 mins

LIVING LARGE ON A SMALL BUDGET

Here are some ways big families can get big savings

5 mins

Boost brain health – ditch that device

Experts say the cognitive workout from reading a printed book far outweighs the dopamine highs of infinite screen-scrolling

8 mins

Mynah magazine deep dives into Singapore stories

Who among those who live here have not encountered the pesky insurance or property agent?

4 mins

Reading 'a sacred pause' for DP Architects' executive chairwoman Angelene Chan

Who: Ms Angelene Chan, in her 60s, executive chairwoman of DP Architects, one of Singapore's leading architectural practices with 900 employees and 18 offices worldwide. She was chief executive of the company from 2016 to 2021. She was conferred the President's Design Award in 2015 for her design of Sunray Woodcraft Construction Headquarters and named President's Design Award's Designer of the Year in 2018.

2 mins

See Sang Nila Utama in a brilliant light

The 13th-century Palembang prince Sang Nila Utama was said to have - among other deeds recorded in the 17th-century Sulalatus Salatin or Malay Annals - taken 39 brides and left them all with leprosy.

3 mins

Why South Koreans keep buying books they admit are shallow

- When I Want To Die But I Want To Eat Tteokbokki appeared in 2018, it opened up something rare in South Korean publishing. Part memoir, part therapeutic dialogue, the book was grounded in author Baek Se-hee's experience of clinical depression.

2 mins

Get Thai groceries at Thai Market in Jurong

Jurong residents looking for Thai curry pastes, sauces and toiletries will soon be able to get them at Jurong Point.

3 mins

How a university dropout built a tonkatsu stall chain

When Mr August Wijaya opened Maruhachi in Punggol in November 2020, sceptics doubted a stall selling $9.80 pork katsu don would survive in a coffee shop.

5 mins

Cool treats, hot stuff

Here are eight trending dessert spots to check out, from Mondo for quirky gelato flavours to Yo-Chi for froyo in a vibey hangout

3 mins

GOURMET GRUB ON THE GO

More new-to-market brands are banking on this fast-casual business model for expansion

2 mins

HOOKED ON SUSHI

Once considered rarefied and exotic in the United States, sushi has become something entirely different in the last five years: convenience food

5 mins

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