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Rhea Yasmine

Yasmine joined The Straits Times’ ST Now breaking news team in 2024, after a stint at CNA where she covered South-east Asia, with a focus on Malaysia and Indonesia. She now writes about local issues as well as those from beyond the region. Yasmine graduated from the National University of Singapore with a degree in sociology. She enjoys reading poetry and can usually be found trying her hand at a new craft or curled up with her cat.

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Fire involving a car breaks out at Orchard Towers

There were no reported injuries, and the cause of the fire is under investigation.
There were no reported injuries, and the cause of the fire is under investigation.

FairPrice shoppers to get $8 voucher for every $100 spent from Feb 5 to 16

The FairPrice vouchers aim to help Singaporeans stretch their dollar during the festive season.
The FairPrice vouchers aim to help Singaporeans stretch their dollar during the festive season.

Private organisations still using NRIC numbers for authentication may face sanctions from 2027

Organisations that do not comply could face financial penalties.
Organisations that do not comply could face financial penalties.

MOM urges employers to advise travelling helpers to take precautions against Nipah virus

Travellers walking past a thermal scanner area at Jakarta's Soekarno Hatta International Airport on Jan 30.
Travellers walking past a thermal scanner area at Jakarta's Soekarno Hatta International Airport on Jan 30.

Some haze expected in Singapore if fires persist at hot spots: NEA

NEA said the 24-hour PSI as at 6pm ranged from 34 to 53, which is within the good to moderate range.
NEA said the 24-hour PSI as at 6pm ranged from 34 to 53, which is within the good to moderate range.

Beware of scam e-mails on tax refunds claiming to be from IRAS, say police

Victims would receive unsolicited emails saying that they were eligible for tax refunds.
Victims would receive unsolicited emails saying that they were eligible for tax refunds.

Several hot spots detected on Bintan but haze from Indonesian island unlikely to hit Singapore: NEA

The 24-hour PSI in Singapore as at 7pm ranged from 35 to 46, which is within the good range.
The 24-hour PSI in Singapore as at 7pm ranged from 35 to 46, which is within the good range.

British Airways plane loses wheel moments after take-off in Las Vegas

The plane continued its journey to London and landed safely at Heathrow Airport.
The plane continued its journey to London and landed safely at Heathrow Airport.

‘An incredibly difficult decision’: Warong Nasi Pariaman apologises for sudden closure notice

Warong Nasi Pariaman has been operating since 1948 at the corner of North Bridge Road and Kandahar Street.
Warong Nasi Pariaman has been operating since 1948 at the corner of North Bridge Road and Kandahar Street.

Malaysian government to license KL malls as transport hubs for express buses from Singapore

Express buses operating the KL-Singapore route previously stopped at locations considered unsuitable and unsafe for passengers to disembark.
Express buses operating the KL-Singapore route previously stopped at locations considered unsuitable and unsafe for passengers to disembark.

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