This week’s top reads from The Straits Times, May 11, 2024

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Bringing everyone along: PM Lee reflects on 20 years at the helm

Before the handover on May 15, PM Lee shares his views on Singapore, the world and the road ahead.

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RSAF F-16 crash: Data from flight recorder under review; training for fleet to remain suspended

The fighter jet crashed inside Tengah Air Base after the pilot reported encountering flight control issues.

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‘I gave up on my life’: She didn’t leave home for a year, played games all day

Over 30 reclusive youth have gotten help from charity Impart since 2021.

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Authorities flag $2m HDB flat listings, including misleading ad for jumbo unit in Sengkang

The authorities are aware of the listings put up by two property agents and are investigating.

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When your property sale is stopped by an unexpected claimant

In such cases, the sale of the property won’t be able to go through until the dispute is resolved.

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Gifted with learning disabilities: ‘A’ for IGCSE at 10, but struggles in primary school

Twice-Exceptional children struggle to find a sweet spot in the mainstream system.

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Maids lost at least $800k to scams in 2023; victims educate others at Lucky Plaza, Far East Plaza

The fear of being repatriated could be a reason scam cases are underreported, say experts.

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Portable fan, icy bottles and a $249 Sony cooling wearable: Which will save you from heat?

There is a growing line of gadgets in all shapes and forms to tackle soaring temperatures.

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