The Straits Times - Wednesday, January 7, 2026
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Proposed law changes in S’pore will cut red tape in data sharing, speed up social support: Experts
Amendments to the Public Sector (Governance) Act is expected to be tabled for second reading in the week of Jan 12.
Vape seller given increased jail term of 8 weeks after prosecution reviews sentencing position
The prosecution initially sought a week's jail and $1,500 fine for Orison Toh Chun Kee.
Uncertainty, cautious optimism for Venezuelans in S’pore after capture of Maduro
A naturalised Singaporean, Mr Martin, has a brother who lives near one of the areas that were bombed.
Woman challenging Singapore police’s decision ordered to deposit $15,000 for potential legal costs
Madam Yang Hong has a litigious streak and a propensity to advance wide-ranging arguments, said the assistant registrar.
First self-driving shuttle vehicles in Punggol to start serving public within 3 months
The shuttles on the 10km route will take about 35 minutes to complete a round trip.
Jail for woman who drove without licence, had more than 90 Kpods in car
Law Jia Yi told the authorities that the Kpods were for her own consumption.
CES 2026: Paper batteries, blackjack-playing robot among products showcased by Singapore firms
More than 30 firms from Singapore are showcasing their most cutting-edge products at the tech trade show.
One taken to hospital, 30 evacuated after fire breaks out at Sungei Kadut industrial building
This is the second fire to have broken out in the Sungei Kadut area in a week.
NETS warns public against scam e-mails asking for outstanding parking payment
NETS said it will never request personal or financial information via e-mail.