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Shelving of SimplyGo plan exposes LTA's lack of preparedness: Observers

The shelving of plans to phase out older adult public transport payment cards was met with relief by public transport users, who said they were glad their concerns were heard.

First islandwide Total Defence exercise to be held in February

Exercise SG Ready to simulate attack on S’pore using hybrid security threats

Robot deliveries, unmanned 7-Eleven store at retail innovation hub

High-tech concepts at Esplanade Xchange’s Hive 2.0 could be rolled out elsewhere

More lingering cough cases at year end as respiratory viruses hit high gear

More people suffered from hard-to-kick coughs in Singapore in the last few months of 2023, as respiratory viruses hit high gear.

LTA shelves plan to replace older transport cards with Simply Go

ez-link, Nets FlashPay can still be used for fares following feedback from commuters

K-pop's Enhypen enthral with nearly three-hour gig

The first gig in the septet's two sold-out shows in Singapore resembled a big house party

Williams' punchy finish key to Tour Down Under win

Welshman Stephen Williams surged away from his rivals to win the sixth and final stage and claim Australia's Tour Down Under crown in the International Cycling Union (UCI) World Tour season opener in Adelaide on Jan 21.

Hawkers should not have to charge rock-bottom prices all the time

Prices are rising across the board, but hawkers still offer some of the best value-for-money meals out there.

Joint and muscle pain the top menopausal complaint here

It had moderate or severe impact on a third of the midlife women in two studies

CLOSING IN ON PARIS 2024

Kayakers Chen, Teo out to secure Olympic berths in qualifiers after encouraging spell

NO PLACE FOR RACISM, FIFA BOSS STRESSES

Infantino wants bans and 'automatic forfeits' for teams whose fans hurl 'abhorrent' abuse

SHI EYES AXELSEN'S CROWN AFTER WIN

World No. 2 downs HK's Lee in India Open, and then declares that he wants every title

GROWN-UP GAUFF UPS HER GAME

Fourth-seeded American breezes into last eight in Melbourne without dropping a set

LILLARD HAS 'ONE OF THOSE NIGHTS'

Bucks star finds rhythm with season-high 45 pts over Pistons, as Giannis chips in 31

WINNING RETURN FOR CURATOLO

French jockey is a man in a hurry, just like his last two Kranji stints in 2017 and 2018

Germany's powerhouse economy comes to a standstill

It is the slowest-growing economy in the euro zone, with industrial production falling five months in a row

ENTER THE DRAGON

Activities to usher in Chinese New Year 2024

More to get Sinda support after widening of eligibility criterion

Increase in per capita income by $600 will benefit 11,000 additional Indian families

How Changi Airport keeps its runways safe

Potholes fixed, tyre deposits removed and runway grip tested, all in the dead of night

Russian Baltic Sea gas terminal on fire after suspected drone attack

Blaze at complex under control; report says Ukraine carried out special operation

Cocaine packages found washed up on Sydney beaches

Over 250kg of cocaine picked up as police warn of growing drug trade

Millions in US south suffer harsh winter conditions

Bitter cold gripped large parts of the United States' south once again over the weekend, creating hazardous conditions for millions in a region not accustomed to freezing temperatures.

Missile strikes across Middle East raise risk of Gaza war escalation

Fears mount that Iran and its allies could come into direct conflict with Israel, US

Modi to lead ceremony for Hindu temple at once bitterly contested site

A grand temple to Hindu god Lord Ram will open on Jan 22 on a site in India that millions believe is his birthplace, in a religious spectacle to be led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi months before he seeks a rare third term in office.

Malaysia's economic reforms to hit middle, high-income earners

Subsidy cuts, tax hikes to affect these two groups as they do not qualify for welfare

Public voting for ST's Singaporean of the Year award now open till Feb 4

The seven nominees include an organ donor, a record-breaking athlete, community champions

Hospitals, businesses gear up for a bump in Dragon Year births

The maternity sector is gearing up for a bump in births in 2024 as the auspicious Chinese Year of the Dragon approaches, with some hospitals opening new wards, confinement businesses hiring more hands and a clutch of new services unveiled across the board.

Companies selling insects as food in limbo over SFA approval delay

Funding woes, lack of incentives make it tough for the insect protein industry

400 rental households in Toa Payoh relocated under redevelopment plans

More than 400 rental households have moved out of two blocks in Toa Payoh as part of broader plans to redevelop older estates to provide new homes and amenities.

S. Korea fortunate to draw, says Son but Malaysia out

DOHA Son Heung-min's South Korea avoided an Asian Cup upset by the skin of their teeth on Jan 20 after an own goal in stoppage time gave them a 2-2 draw with Jordan.