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In the final lap, Malaysia’s PM Anwar returns to base with reformist budget

Anwar revives his reform agenda while courting middle-class and bumiputera voters ahead of GE16.

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim sits among Parti Keadilan Rakyat delegates during their national congress on Aug 15. He had then promised to deepen reforms and the fight against corruption and followed up with further steps when tabling Budget 2027 on Oct 9.

Indonesia welcomes Singapore, Malaysia offers to help tackle haze

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Singapore, Brunei mark 50 years of defence ties with joint parade

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Shrinking EV incentives, not proposed COE overhaul, drive car buyers to showrooms

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Max Verstappen claims pole for Red Bull at F1 Singapore Grand Prix

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Inside the stressful, uncertain world of Formula 1

Should young Americans study in China? Xi’s invitation reignites debate over risks and rewards

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China agrees to cut exports of hybrid cars to Europe. Is this a rare trade win for the EU?

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Kim Kardashian makes appearance at partner Lewis Hamilton’s Plus44 pop-up at Marina Bay Sands

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F1’s Oliver Bearman reunites with his Singapore chauffeur

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Stray Kids’ Bang Chan delights fans at Breitling x Aston Martin F1 pop-up

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Grace Fu: Singapore ready to assist with Indonesia over haze-causing forest fires

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Houthi ballistic missile attack on Saudi airport in Riyadh kills 3

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Lewis Hamilton greets fans at his Plus44 pop-up store in Marina Bay Sands Singapore

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What we know about the plague scare in Russia

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Millions at risk of future scams after major ASOS hack

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Queen Suthida flies solo on fighter jet, making her Thailand’s first female Gripen pilot

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Singapore

PA to roll out $7 beginner-friendly AI courses from November

Topics include photography and photo enhancement, and using AI for travel planning.

The aim is for the 25 short courses to help residents unfamiliar with AI, such as seniors, understand AI and build confidence in using such tools in their daily lives.

MOM investigating after helper falls from height while window cleaning

IMH to be redeveloped and expanded, renamed the National Centre for Mental Health Singapore

ST’s senior health correspondent wins first media excellence award for championing mental health

Asia
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Indonesia welcomes Singapore, Malaysia offers to help tackle haze

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In the final lap, Malaysia’s PM Anwar returns to base with reformist budget

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Should young Americans study in China? Xi’s invitation reignites debate over risks and rewards

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Taiwan’s leader says increasing defence spending will ‘deter war’

Opinion

What will it take to get our kids to read? Cash? That’s just fine

Rohit Brijnath

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COE system takes a hard look at itself on road to fairness

Samuel Chng

No sugar, no problem? The limits of Singapore’s Nutri-Grade labels

Jared Ng and Mary Chong

Japan was never normal – and it’s not going to be now

Leo Lewis

Visual stories

From colonial-era crests to its own airline, a founding partner redraws its place in Malaysia

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Why Cat A and B could merge under proposed changes to COE system

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It takes two: Parallel frames at the Asian Games

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Complex works, tough terrain: Building Jurong Region Line no easy task

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Uniform, but unique: The stories and styles of Singapore school attire

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Game, sweat, match: Inside the Singapore Tennis Open 2026

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Singapore’s new Primary 1 rules: Who lives around the 12 schools getting a wider catchment?

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Rodeo shows, a ‘$2.5 trillion photo’ and gaffes: A history of Chinese leaders’ visits to the US

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Nepal’s towns in ruins: What it will take to rebuild after massive flood

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Keys to the past: National Museum’s revamped Singapore History Gallery reopening on Oct 10

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Asian Insider Podcast

Was the carpet red enough? How Japan, India view Xi-Trump summit
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The Usual Place Podcast

Will COE prices drop if LTA merges Cat A and B, adds rebates and surcharge bands?
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In Your Opinion Podcast

How the ‘high-functioning’ label masks ADHD at a high cost
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Green Pulse Podcast

Can the ‘develop or conserve’ debate in Singapore be more constructive?
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Video: Degree holders getting retrenched? What this means for fresh grads

MPs debated safeguards for retrenched workers. Is there still stability in pursuing a degree and landing an office job today?

Headstart On Record Podcast

You’ll never be able to outrun money: Why chasing a salary alone won’t get you rich or wealthy

Fast and friendly: Meet the Singapore F1 fans turned content creators

SGX and partners roll out youth stock programme to lower barriers and equip young investors

What if young men and women want different marriages?

As gender attitudes diverge, young men and women may increasingly want different kinds of marriages, says the writer.

Young & Savvy

I used AI to tailor my work wardrobe. Here’s how you can too

Shopping online was far more efficient, but the writer needed every purchase to hit the mark to save time, effort and money on returns. 

Me & My Money

Trading corporate grind for bespoke gems: A jewellery entrepreneur’s 7-figure leap of faith

Stephanie Tan is the founder of  Equatorial Bespoke Jewellery, which specialises in natural coloured gemstones and bespoke fine jewellery.

Breast cancer at 30 and newly engaged: She’s fighting to put her health first

Shermin Shu was diagnosed with Stage 2B breast cancer at 30 in early 2026.
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N95 masks will be distributed to vulnerable Singaporeans when PSI hits 201

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Gambling regulator fines Singapore Pools, MBS and RWS total of $275,000 for non-compliance

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Woman who molested man and teenage boy by kissing them gets 21 weeks’ jail

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Ferrari owner fails to get compensation from employer of man who damaged supercar in prank

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Two men arrested after trespassing into F1 Singapore Grand Prix event area

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US military to live-stream firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter

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PSI may reach ‘very unhealthy’ range, says NEA

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Haze in Singapore: PM2.5 in central region hits ‘high’ band briefly, air quality remains unhealthy

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One man’s journey to medicine: He pivoted from architecture to nursing to medicine

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