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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New CaseTrust scheme aims to better standards of car-sharing firms; address consumer concerns

Participating operators that meet the standards will have the CaseTrust marks.

National standard for EV charging upgraded to include new tech such as wireless systems

The new standard has updated specifications and guidelines for the design, installation, maintenance and operation of EV charging stations in Singapore.

Grab to temporarily raise fuel surcharge by 40 cents amid fuel price volatility

Grab said the fuel surcharge adjustment will be reviewed closer to the end date.

Singapore extradites ex-Wirecard Asia director to Germany in global fraud probe

Wirecard was one of four payment service providers that were used by criminal networks to process and launder transactions.

New peak-hour bus service 460 to serve Tampines BTO estates from April 27

The bus service will complement bus service 296, which is the only option that residents in the northern part of Tampines Boulevard have to get to the town's bus interchange.

No fare increase request from rail operators amid higher fuel costs, fares reviewed yearly: PTC

The Public Transport Council said it will aim to strike a balance when deciding the fare adjustment for 2026.

I’d rather see my school go co-ed than disappear

The writer (front row, on ground) with his Montfort classmates in a group photo taken in 2013.

Delivery riders say it’s natural to push ahead to earn more despite safety risks

Delivery riders made up the bulk of platform workers who had injuries in 2025.

Amos Yee released from Changi Prison after his mother posts $10k bail

Amos Yee leaving Changi Prison with his mother on March 26. She had posted his $10,000 bail.

11 people given conditional warnings for delivering letters to MHA opposing racial harmony laws

The 11 people were part of a larger group that walked from Novena MRT station to MHA in June 2024.

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