Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on Sept 12, 2026

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Parents say new P1 rules let them consider schools previously out of reach

Families without prior links to schools nearby now stand to benefit from more places.

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Will the changes to P1 registration move the needle in popular schools?

This is not just an idealistic exercise but could also make a real difference on the ground.

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Less contentious debate on pay gives PAP more room to focus on renewal

Overall, the tone of the debate was more restrained than in 2012, with less partisan discourse.

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DBS chief not entering politics, calls for diverse talent to boost policy debate

She was previously part of PAP before resigning to serve as an NMP from 2012 to 2014.

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Baker’s Brew, now known as BB Atelier, goes into liquidation

The bakery’s online presence went quiet after May.

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‘I grew up with Marina Square and hope to move my store back’: Singapura Nanyang Coffee owner

Tenants and regulars wistful about the mall’s upcoming closure for redevelopment.

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The haze is back in S’pore. How does it compare with previous years?

Fires in Kalimantan and Sumatra have driven up PSI levels here.

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Indonesia needs to grow more rice, corn and sugar. Can its forests survive?

Millions of hectares of forest are at risk from Indonesia’s ambitious crop production schemes.

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Six experience centres where you can try out home products

These interactive and multi-sensory spaces are more than just glorified showrooms.

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Ex-S’pore Idol judge Ken Lim appeals molestation conviction

His lawyer argued that the conviction was unsafe given the contradictions in the woman’s testimony.

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