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Latest spill prompts inspection of all fuel pipes at coast guard bases

All fuel pipes at the Police Coast Guard's (PCG) three other bases are also being checked for leaks, following the Feb 5 oil leak incident at its Brani Regional Base, the police told The Straits Times.

Injured Purton may miss Ka Ying Rising ride

Seven-time Hong Kong champion jockey Zac Purton is facing a costly time on the sidelines after suffering a toe injury in a horror three-horse spill at Sha Tin on Feb 9.

Building 11-foot ladders when faced with 10-foot walls

Companies and countries are finding creative ways to overcome growing restrictions on technology transfers and trade.

Take a twilight tour for a taste of gunners' anxiety ahead of British surrender

In the weeks leading to the surrender of Singapore by the British on Feb 15, 1942, British gunners in Fort Siloso would likely have been nervous and anxious, worried about the prospect of a sudden attack by Japanese planes.

19 of 150 parcel lockers planned in new housing estates ready

Lazada expands tie-up with operator to include the lockers as a delivery option from March

Ringgit's performance set to be tested amid US-China trade war

The ringgit's outperformance over the past year is set to be tested as the growth outlook of Malaysia's largest trading partner further dims amid a trade war with the US.

Multitasking is not the answer to your feelings of ‘overwhelm’

Research shows the human brain cannot cope with doing too much at once, so don't take that meeting while you dog-walk.

ST School Pocket Money Fund among beneficiaries of over $2.6m raised by UOB

UOB and its business clients raised more than $2.6 million for charity as part of the bank's annual Chinese New Year festive celebrations.

Kendrick Lamar delivers Not Like Us at Super Bowl

American rapper Kendrick Lamar entertained a packed stadium crowd and audiences around the world watching the Super Bowl on Feb 9, teasing and then delivering his ubiquitous, Grammy-winning diss track Not Like Us (2024).

Malaysia to Set Strict Water Rules for Data Centres as Demand Grows

Guidelines Call for Use of Alternative Sources Instead of Drinking Water for Operations

Daylight Shines in Class 3 Sprint

Former Macau Group 3-winning galloper scores again over shorter trip in Malaysia

South Korea prosecutors indict 63 over courthouse rampage

South Korean prosecutors on Feb 10 indicted 63 people for their role in storming a court building in January to protest against the detention of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, with some facing charges carrying up to a seven-year jail term, an official said.

Singapore shares rise, with DBS driving gains; STI up 0.4%

• Gainers lead losers 293 to 269, with 1.3b shares changing hands • Venture Corp is STI's top gainer, rising 1.9% to $12.80 • Regional bourses mostly rise, but Kospi dips 0.03%

Blame me a million times but not my team: Spurs boss

Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou welcomed criticism against him but told doubters after the 2-1 FA Cup exit at Aston Villa on Feb 9 to leave his players out of it, saying if they want to blame him they should \"go for it a million times\".

E-payments: Age of children should be considered too

I refer to the article \"Students in S'pore schools embrace switch to e-payments, welcome speed and ease of transactions\" (Feb 6).

TSMC sales growth slows after DeepSeek roils market

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing's (TSMC) sales growth decelerated from the December quarter as Nvidia's main chipmaker grapples with industry-wide questions surrounding spending on artificial intelligence (AI).

US may lose patience with ceasefire deal after seeing 'emaciated' Israeli hostages: Trump

US President Donald Trump on Feb 9 said he was losing patience with the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas after seeing footage of the Palestinian militant group releasing Israeli hostages over the weekend, and compared their appearance to Holocaust survivors.

Jobs market Offer more support to those who were retrenched

As a Singaporean who is turning 44 this year, I can relate well to the stories of those featured in the article \"Job jitters: Why do some worry about jobs when the S'pore labour market is strong?\" (Feb 8).

Vietnam aims to cut 1 in 5 govt jobs as part of reforms

Vietnam is aiming to cut one in five public sector jobs and slash billions of dollars from government budgets, mirroring US President Donald Trump's push to take a hatchet to spending.

Rotterdam winner Alcaraz does not miss Sinner

Carlos Alcaraz said on Feb 9 that he had not missed Jannik Sinner at last week's Rotterdam Open, seizing on the world No. 1's absence to clinch his first indoor title.

Nervous about being at crowded events? Here is how to stay safe

Be mindful about your surroundings, have an emergency plan and carry vital health information with you

Singapore actor Aaron Aziz's daughter was at Setia Alam mall during shooting incident

Malaysia-based Singaporean actor Aaron Aziz has confirmed that his 14-year-old daughter Dahlia was at Setia City Mall during a shooting incident that occurred on Feb 8.

Liverpool 'Hurt' By Aggressive Pilgrims

Manager Slot rues his changed side's lack of creativity in Plymouth's great FA Cup upset

Here's Why the Bet Is on Pricier Lattes and Chocolate Bars

Uniquely vulnerable to vagaries of the weather, tropical forest crops are like canaries in the coal mine of global warming.

Detry and Noh power to maiden golf titles

It was going so well for Belgium's Thomas Detry that there was no reason to back off as he was winding down the Phoenix Open.

S'pore-listed firms need to improve anti-graft disclosure: NUS study

Whistle-blowers should get assurance of confidentiality, protection from reprisal

Indonesia Launches $247m Free Health Screening Plan to Avert Early Deaths

Scheme is not mandatory and initially targets under-sixes and adults 18 and above

Veteran getai singer Angie Lau won Season 2 of Getai Challenge

Obituary

Malaysia's First Kids' Museum Offers a Mosaic of Creative Opportunities

Sarah Ziyaa Mohd Syukran is only six, but she can be proud of the fact that her artwork is displayed at the Museum of Science, Arts and Innovation for Children (Mosaic) in Jalan Tun Perak, Kuala Lumpur.

Bitcoin Hoarder's Shares Soar 4,000% in Japan on Crypto Rally

The ripple effects of US President Donald Trump's pro-crypto agenda are fueling a surge in Bitcoin demand in Japan, where one hotel company's pivot to stockpiling the cryptocurrency is delivering eye-watering returns for shareholders.