Aqil Hamzah

Aqil joined The Straits Times in 2022, having done previous internship stints in the ST and The New Paper newsrooms, as well as at a production house. A digital native, he enjoys tinkering with tech, often falling into rabbit holes that end up becoming story ideas.

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Shanmugam visits China, discusses law enforcement cooperation with counterparts: MHA

Coordinating Minister for National Security K. Shanmugam with Chinese State Councillor and Minister of Public Security Wang Xiaohong (left pic, right) and Secretary of the Central Political and Legal Affairs Commission Chen Wenqing.

Green jet fuel costly, but securing demand is key to wider adoption: Industry leaders

Mr Mario Mifsud, vice-president for sales and trading of renewable fuels for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and the Asia-Pacific region at sustainable fuel producer Neste, said demand for the green fuel must be mandated.

Australian pilot excited to demonstrate F-35 capabilities at Singapore Airshow

The Royal Australian Air Force's F-35A performing during the Singapore Airshow's flying display on Feb 3.

NTU unveils locally made aircraft prototype at Singapore Airshow

The electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) prototype by NTU being unveiled on the first day of the Singapore Airshow.

C-130s here to stay as RSAF upgrades other hardware: Air force chief

The C-130 aircraft during Exercise Wallaby at Shoalwater Bay Training Area in Queensland, Australia, in 2025.

‘Global aviation did not grow by accident’: Jeffrey Siow calls for further collaboration at summit

Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow touched on the importance of Singapore’s air hub at the third Changi Aviation Summit.

First solar farm at an SAF military base completed

The solar farm in Sembawang Air Base currently generates 13.5 megawatt peak of energy. Once solar panels have been installed on roofs in the air base, it will generate 18MWp.

Punggol self-driving vehicle’s collision due to human intervention

ComfortDelGro self-driving vehicle collides with road divider in Punggol

Commuters to get news from The Straits Times at SMRT-operated MRT stations

(From left) SPH Media deputy CEO Kuek Yu Chuang, SPH Media chairman Khaw Boon Wan, SPH Media CEO Chan Yeng Kit, SMRT group CEO Ngien Hoon Ping, SMRT chairman Seah Moon Ming and Stellar Lifestyle president Tony Heng at a signing ceremony for an agreement between SPH Media and Stellar Lifestyle on Jan 28.

Dedicated clinical care coordinators to work with brain tumour patients during home recovery

Brain Tumour Society Singapore (BTSS) founder Melissa Lim with Mr Peter Koh, a long-time volunteer with BTSS who was recognised for his contributions to brain tumour patients on Jan 25.

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