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Haze in Singapore: Normal PM2.5 readings and good to moderate 24-hour PSI islandwide

NEA said the PSI for Oct 26 is forecast to be in the 70-100 range.

Air quality in Singapore has remained relatively healthy on Oct 26.

Singapore leaders send condolences to Jordan after deadly church attack

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askST Jobs: My colleagues get more flexibility because of family commitments. What about me?

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News analysis

PAP party leadership renewal rests on co-option next, with four spots to fill on top committee

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PAP re-elects 14 members to its top leadership body

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WP regrets Indonesia’s move to cut gas exports to S’pore, stresses importance of honouring contracts

Indonesia’s gas supply cuts unlikely to affect electricity prices that much: Tan See Leng

NSF arrested after sneaking into women’s toilet and jumping from building to evade officers

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askST: Why has ASEAN struggled to tackle haze and what can countries do about it?

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askST Jobs: My boss takes credit for my ideas and achievements. What can I do?

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Are two N95 masks enough for me this haze season?

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Can the air-con remove PM2.5 particles? Will indoor plants and surgical masks help?

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askST Jobs: I keep having to pick up a colleague’s work. How should I raise it with my boss?

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Do I have to pay for the Covid-19 vaccine when it becomes part of the national immunisation schedule?

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Proposed COE revision: How it works and what it means for prospective buyers

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Why are public transport fares going up this year when energy prices are falling in Q4?

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askST Jobs: My CPF contributions are missing or late. What should I do?

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Spot electricity prices have hit a 2026 high. Will this raise my household bill?

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ST×NLB Crossword

Play the ST×NLB Crossword: Generation preceding Merdeka

ST×NLB Crossword puzzle for Oct 25, 2026.

Play the ST×NLB Crossword: It takes a toll, motorists might say

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The ST×NLB Crossword: All puzzles

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The New Age

The New Age

Seniors in Singapore are flipping the script on retirement

Retirement for them has become a launch pad for their second act.

Mandai Wildlife Group assistant manager for horticulture Said Mohamed spent 44 years working with plants and has both their native and biological names at his green fingertips.

The New Age

When it comes to work, 60 is the new 40: Seniors are still clocking in, not cashing out

The New Age

With more to give, S’pore seniors turn a lifetime of skills and experience into volunteer work

The New Age

No experience? No problem: How seniors can start volunteering

Screen Timeout

Crack a code, explore Singapore’s history in ST’s October activity page

Put down your screens, slow down and spend quality time together over the weekend.

A model of a dugout sailboat is displayed in the revamped Singapore History Gallery at the National Museum of Singapore on Sept 29.

Minor Issues

Which rule made the biggest difference in managing my children’s screen time?

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Navigate a moon maze, count pups in ST’s Sept activity page for children

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Vaping crisis

Jail, caning for man involved in etomidate-linked drug operation that netted over $28k in 16 days

He was part of an unlawful operation that generated $28,300 in proceeds in September 2025.

Tan Jia Wei was sentenced to four years and five months’ jail and three strokes of the cane on Oct 13.

First Kpod smuggler sentenced under Misuse of Drugs Act jailed 3 years and caned

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2 syndicate leaders jailed over storing of nearly 58,000 vape items in ‘warehouses’

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Stop scams
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Scam tracker: Trends in Singapore and how much money has been lost in 2026

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How a doctor lost $600k after acting as a loan guarantor for his boss’ clinic

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Over $180,000 lost in phishing scams on Carousell since July: Police

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Man charged with cheating friend out of $112,500 after learning he was a scam victim

Shorts
Protesters in Albania use fireworks and laser beams against police

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Obama on Trump: America has ‘never seen a president so intent on selling favours like this’

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Trump falsely asserts that Denmark had given the US Greenland at a campaign rally in Georgia

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President Tharman learns to play the Kompang ahead of President’s Challenge Night 2026

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Tan See Leng says Singapore’s electricity prices won’t be affected by Indonesia cutting gas exports in the short term

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Train in Brazil slams into crane that fell on railway tracks, injuring 1

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Proud parent moment: PAP MPs cheer on their volunteers at party conference 🥹👏

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PM Wong says Singaporeans at all life stages will be supported, could not address all groups in National Day Rally speech

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PAP had to address ministerial salaries in order to build strong political leadership: PM Wong

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Podcasts
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Headstart On Record Podcast

The world is on fire but hey I have matcha: How little treats are helping us deal with uncertainty
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Asian Insider Podcast

Iran vs US: Is the war about to get much worse?
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The Usual Place Podcast

Watch: Why can’t Singapore’s anti-haze law get Indonesian companies to stop the fires?
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The Mother Load: What 5 conversations reveal about modern motherhood in Singapore
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Friends with work benefits: Young S’poreans say work friendships help their careers, but carry risks

From a listening ear to a reason to stay, a survey of 800 young adults finds work friends make the daily grind easier.

Headstart On Record Podcast

Study hard, work hard, retire then die: Do Singaporeans spend our lives living someone else’s dream?

askST Jobs: My boss takes credit for my ideas and achievements. What can I do?

Year-long internships to be given to 3,000 tertiary students to counter AI threat to entry-level jobs

Video: How do Gen Zs know it’s time to move on from a relationship?

Me & My Money

From the navy to bullion trading: Start-up founder builds wealth through precious metals, discipline

Ian Chan invested a significant portion of his personal savings and profits from previous investments to start precious metals trading company Big Bullion in December 2025, along with financial support from his family.

Young & Savvy

Why the new RTS won’t make me visit JB more often

Journalist Rosalind Ang at a craft workshop with her husband in Johor Bahru in 2025.

CEO Insights

‘Start dating earlier’: Lunch Actually CEO on finding a life partner in S’pore

Lunch Actually co-founder Violet Lim says demanding expectations, a desire for certainty and a reluctance to commit are making it harder for singles to build lasting relationships.
ST Signature Series

ST Signature Series

Speaking multiculturalism in Singapore – literally 

The colloquial variant of Singapore English is a proud representation of our mix of races, cultures and languages.

One of the performances during the National Day Parade preview held at the Padang on Aug 1, 2015.

ST Signature Series

Young Singaporeans on Singapore at 100: Safe, fair, united and offering a better life

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ST Signature Series

Lifelong friendships and memories: How NS shaped this writer’s life and sense of belonging

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In Perspective

In Perspective

Need help getting out of a chair? It could be an early sign of frailty

Panellists at an In Perspective roundtable discussion said frailty can be reversed, particularly if detected early.

Frailty is when the body cannot get through and recover from illnesses and injuries on its own, making it more vulnerable

In Perspective

Simple diet and exercise changes can help seniors stay strong as they age

In Perspective

From ladder to maze: S’pore youth are facing less predictable paths to adulthood, says panel

In Perspective

More social infrastructure needed to help youth amid ‘friendship recession’, say experts

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