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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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Fire in Eunos industrial building put out after over 5 hours; 2 firefighters taken to hospitals

The fire involved building materials and office equipment, and engulfed three workshop units, said SCDF.
The fire involved building materials and office equipment, and engulfed three workshop units, said SCDF.

Coach operator Aeroline temporarily suspends trips between S’pore and Malaysia from Nov 6 to Dec 5

The suspension is because Aeroline continued dropping off passengers at its own locations instead of doing so at a bus terminal located in Kuala Lumpur's south.
The suspension is because Aeroline continued dropping off passengers at its own locations instead of doing so at a bus terminal located in Kuala Lumpur's south.

S’pore vehicles barred from leaving Malaysia if VEP fines not paid; enforcement to go beyond Johor

On Oct 21, Malaysian media reported that there were 3,910 writs of summons issued - which each cost RM300 - across three locations in Johor Bahru.
On Oct 21, Malaysian media reported that there were 3,910 writs of summons issued - which each cost RM300 - across three locations in Johor Bahru.

Life, personal injury coverage for Mindef, MHA personnel to increase by $50,000 from Nov 1

All full-time national servicemen are enrolled into the group insurance scheme.
All full-time national servicemen are enrolled into the group insurance scheme.

Manpower Perm Sec Ng Chee Khern to retire on Dec 1, changes to other perm sec appointments

After 41 years in the public service, Mr Ng Chee Khern, who is permanent secretary for manpower, will retire.
After 41 years in the public service, Mr Ng Chee Khern, who is permanent secretary for manpower, will retire.

Aware executive director Corinna Lim to step down at end of year, successor to take over on Jan 1

Thanking Ms Corinna Lim for her work, Aware said she was “instrumental” in growing the organisation.
Thanking Ms Corinna Lim for her work, Aware said she was “instrumental” in growing the organisation.

Chomp Chomp Food Centre to close from Oct 27 for upgrading, will reopen in January 2026

The closure is for repairs and upgrading to be carried out and this is slated to last until Jan 26, 2026.
The closure is for repairs and upgrading to be carried out and this is slated to last until Jan 26, 2026.

Updated Covid-19 vaccines to be rolled out at GPs, polyclinics from Oct 27

The latest vaccines will be administered at vaccination locations that already provide the earlier shots.
The latest vaccines will be administered at vaccination locations that already provide the earlier shots.

$12.4 million Toto jackpot shared among 3 winning tickets

The winning tickets were bought through the Singapore Pools account betting service.
The winning tickets were bought through the Singapore Pools account betting service.

Fatal attack by dusky sharks in Israel due to feeding frenzy: Experts

Sharks are equipped with specialised sense organs that detect electrical currents, and use electro-reception to hunt for prey.
Sharks are equipped with specialised sense organs that detect electrical currents, and use electro-reception to hunt for prey.

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