Daniel Lai

Daniel joined The Straits Times’ breaking news team in 2025. An alumnus of the National University of Singapore, he holds a degree in political science, and minors in South-east Asian Studies and Indonesian language studies.

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Crocodile seen in waters near Changi Naval Base; second reported sighting after Sentosa

A crocodile was spotted in waters near the Changi Naval Base by sea soldiers from the Republic of Singapore Navy.

Nipah virus: Daily temperature checks for new migrant workers with West Bengal travel history

MOM said there are a relatively small number of migrant workers from West Bengal arriving in Singapore each month.

MOM unit warns of remittance service impersonation scam targeting migrant workers in Singapore

The Ministry of Manpower's Assurance, Care and Engagement Group said on Feb 1 the police have received reports of several scam cases where migrant workers are targetted.

Rare Malayan tapir spotted in Defu; NParks advises public not to go near or feed animal

A Malayan tapir in Rainforest Wild Asia on March 12, 2025.
The Malayan tapir is classified as endangered by the International Union for Conservation of nature.

Motorcyclist dies in accident on KPE

Thundery afternoon showers expected over parts of Singapore in first two weeks of February

Rainfall in the first fortnight of February is expected to be near average over most parts of the island.

Cyclist dies after accident with private bus in Tuas

Six taken to hospital after two accidents on opposite sides of SLE near Lentor Avenue exit

Two accidents occured on opposite sides of the SLE during the evening peak hour on Jan 30.

Malaysian influencer fined $12,800 for video of teens giving homeless man leftover chicken bones

Tang Sie Luk was fined RM40,000 by a Malaysian court. He was charged with knowingly creating and posting an offensive video with the intent to cause annoyance.

JB police seek info on S’porean man seriously injured in accident involving Malaysian cop, driver

The damaged minivan driven by a Singaporean driver after it was hit by a local driver in Johor Bahru.

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