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Submitted by nadiahmn on Thu, 07/08/2021 - 13:50
Friday May 12 2023
1-HR PM2.5: 5-11
Thundery Showers Singapore 35°C/26°C
ST Index 3,197.160 -32.390

EDITOR'S PICKS

CONSTRUCTION OF JB-SINGAPORE RTS LINK ON S’PORE SIDE HAS REACHED 50 PER CENT
MARK: S. ISWARAN

RESOLVING FAMILY JUSTICE AND NEIGHBOURLY DISPUTES: BOTH ENFORCEMENT AND EMPATHY
NEEDED

INDONESIA ACCEPTS LACK OF PROGRESS IN MYANMAR PEACE PLAN, BUT ASKS ASEAN TO STAY
UNITED ON ISSUE

SINGAPOREAN WHO WON $13,000 IN MRBEAST’S INSTAGRAM GIVEAWAY WANTS TO SHARE HER
ART WITH MORE PEOPLE

SEA GAMES 2023: YOUNG LIONS MAULED 7-0 BY CAUSEWAY RIVALS MALAYSIA

MORE ABANDONING PETS AS COSTS TO TAKE CARE OF THEM RISE

Inflation is pushing up the cost of veterinary fees and services by at least 10
per cent to 20 per cent.

STRONG START TO 2023 FOR DBS, OCBC AND UOB BUT OUTLOOK DIMMED BY ASSET QUALITY
RISKS, FUNDING COSTS

ABOUT 2.5 MILLION SINGAPOREANS TO RECEIVE COST-OF-LIVING RELIEF PAYMENTS IN JUNE

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OPINION

Denny Roy
Denny Roy

YOON THE STATESMAN TAKES CENTRESTAGE BUT CAN HE KEEP S. KOREA ON NEW STRATEGIC
PATH?

Ravi Velloor
Ravi Velloor

NATO LANDS IN ASIA

Christopher Tan
Christopher Tan

CAN SINGAPORE HAVE HIGHER CAR OWNERSHIP AND STILL BE CAR-LITE?

The Economist

WRITERS ON STRIKE BEWARE: HOLLYWOOD HAS CHANGED FOR EVER

SEA GAMES 2023

SEA GAMES 2023: YOUNG LIONS MAULED 7-0 BY CAUSEWAY RIVALS MALAYSIA

DEAR FAS, IT’S TIME TO BE HONEST

SEA GAMES 2023: MOMENTOUS WUSHU GOLDS FOR KIMBERLY ONG, JOWEN LIM IN CAMBODIA

SEA GAMES: ‘SHE SAID YES!’ - PROPOSAL PERFECT ENDING TO TRIATHLETE BRYCE CHONG’S
OUTING

ST EXPLAINS

HOW THAILAND’S GENERAL ELECTION WORKS

WHY DOES MY NECK LOOK SO MUCH OLDER THAN MY FACE?

People tend to lavish attention and care on their faces, while necks do not tend
to get much love.

THE TOP 3 MYTHS THAT SPUR INVESTORS TO USE ABSD LOOPHOLES

These misconceptions have landed buyers in trouble because they used the
“99-to-1 loophole” to dodge the additional buyer’s stamp duty.

IS IT BETTER TO BRUSH YOUR TEETH BEFORE BREAKFAST OR AFTER?

Few studies have looked into this question and their results have been mixed and
limited.

VIDEOS

Why high COE prices are counterproductive to going car-lite | To The Point
Amid soaring COE prices, can Singapore achieve that balance - to have higher car
ownership and still be car-lite? Senior transport correspondent Christopher Tan
weighs in.

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WHY HIGH COE PRICES ARE COUNTERPRODUCTIVE TO GOING CAR-LITE | TO THE POINT

Amid soaring COE prices, can Singapore achieve that balance - to have higher car
ownership and still be car-lite? Senior transport correspondent Christopher Tan
weighs in.

1. 3:50Why high COE prices are counterproductive to going car-lite | To The
Point

Amid soaring COE prices, can Singapore achieve that balance - to have
higher car ownership and still be car-lite? Senior transport correspondent
Christopher Tan weighs in.

2. 1:362 workers rescued after gondola tips at Boon Lay Drive HDB block

They had a close call on Thursday morning after the gondola they were in
tipped sideways at the top of a 15-storey HDB block in Boon Lay Drive.

3. 1:00Thank you, we made it!

The Straits Times has reached 500,000 subscribers on YouTube. Look forward
to even more fresh and engaging content and exciting videos.

4. 1:37Changes to housing grant disbursements: What HDB flat buyers should
know

HDB announced changes to how it will disburse housing grants for those
looking to buy public housing flats. HDB loan and grant applicants will
also have their incomes assessed over a period of 12 months, instead of
three or six months.

5. 1:13Mandai’s Bird Paradise welcomes its first visitors

Singapore’s newest attraction, Bird Paradise in Mandai Wildlife Reserve,
finally opens its doors on Monday. Early bird visitors to the park share
their first impressions, and what they are looking forward to the most.

6. 5:25Young and upcoming Thai politicians

These younger candidates are making waves in their own right and want to
bring change for the next era of Thai politics.

7. 3:47Wong Kim Hoh meets... The heartland girl who became a CEO

Pearlyn Phau grew up in Jurong East and spent 20 years in banking before
being headhunted to helm Singlife, one of Singapore’s largest insurers.

8. 3:18Reaching out to Singapore's seniors

The issue of the elderly dying alone is one actively addressed by community
organisations. The Straits Times follows Care Corner's Edward Tang on one
of his regular outreach visits.

9. 2:50Two ways to maximise CPF savings before turning 55 | Money Matters

Are you heading for a comfortable retirement? In this edition of Money
Matters, we learn how Singaporeans can make the most of their Central
Provident Fund (CPF) savings to build up their retirement nest egg that can
continue growing for years.

10. 3:38Cambodia hosts SEA Games for first time | To The Point

With Cambodia hosting the SEA Games for the first time, we speak with ST's
reporter on the ground, Deepanraj Ganesan, before the opening ceremony on
how the country and its people are gearing up for the 32nd edition of the
Games.

11. 1:29Hate your job? Better alternatives to rage applying for young,
disgruntled job-seekers

If you are unhappy at your job, you may be tempted to ‘rage apply’ for a
new one, firing off applications in the hope of walking away. Find out
better ways that may help you land a job you actually want.

12. 2:44Exit interview for Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol 3 with Nebula and Mantis

The end is nigh for the current iteration of the Guardians Of The Galaxy.
Two members, Karen Gillan (Nebula) and Pom Klementieff (Mantis) talk to
Hairianto Diman to give insights into what makes the group tick.

13. 1:00Penguins enter Bird Paradise

The penguins are the last of 3,500 birds to be moved out of Jurong Bird
Park into Bird Paradise in Mandai. A colony of 32 penguins have started to
settle into their new home at Penguin Cove.

14. 1:002023 Met Gala moments

Fashion’s biggest night saw celebrities paying tribute to late fashion icon
Karl Lagerfeld at the 2023 Met Gala. Lagerfeld’s cat was also honoured with
at least two stars dressed as Choupette. Here are some of the moments from
the fashion event.

15. 1:42SEA Games: Five Firsts with boxer Danish Husli

Boxer and SEA Games debutant Danish Husli lets us in on five significant
moments in his career, including why he cried after a win.

16. 2:10Risky moves are part of a day's work for Singapore's elite police
tactical unit

From breaching a building to rescuing hostages, the Special Tactics and
Rescue unit from the police’s Special Operations Command is always ready
for the unexpected.

17. 1:35SEA Games: Five Firsts with swimmer Nicholas Mahabir

Swimmer and SEA Games debutant Nicholas Mahabir lets us in on five
significant moments in his career.

18. 1:45SEA Games: Five Firsts with hockey goalkeeper Phua Min Tze

Phua Min Tze is proving that age is not a barrier by participating in the
SEA Games at the age of 52. She shares five key firsts from her career.

19. 4:02Lunch with Sumiko: Eric Low, Director of Hafary Group

Eric Low of Hafary Group shares how he grew his tiling company into a
must-stop for those renovating their homes.

20. 10:33Para-swimmer Yip Pin Xiu is The Straits Times’ Athlete of the Year
2022

After a great year of sporting achievement for Singapore, it's time to name
the Athlete Of The Year for 2022. While six nominees were shortlisted from
a wide variety of sports, only one name will take the prestigious title.
Sponsored by 100Plus.

21.

DISCOVER

WEEKLY NEWS QUIZ: CORONATION WEEKEND, 1,000TH GOLD MEDAL, PROJECT WOLBACHIA

FIND THE BEST FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENTS IN SINGAPORE

CONSTANT COMPANION: OUR LIVES WITH MOBILE PHONES

CARTOONS OF THE WEEK: BLACKPINK IN YOUR AREA AND DOGS WITH JOBS

PARADISE BECKONS: TAKE A FLIGHT OF DISCOVERY THROUGH BIRD PARADISE’S AVIARIES

THE WEEK IN PICTURES: KING CHARLES III CORONATION; SEA GAMES 2023 OPENING
CEREMONY

HOW SINGAPORE WON 1,000 SEA GAMES GOLDS

WEEKLY NEWS QUIZ: PENGUIN COVE, CLIMATE FINANCE PLEDGE, RECYCLING IN SINGAPORE

FROM THE ARCHIVES: SUNSETTING THE KATONG NEWS AGENCY

WORKING LIKE A DOG: A CLOSER LOOK AT CANINES WITH JOBS

CARTOONS OF THE WEEK: HOSPITAL BEDS AND A SPACE X(PLOSION)

THE WEEK IN PICTURES: ONE OF THE SMALLEST QURANS IN THE WORLD; AURORA AUSTRALIS
IN NEW ZEALAND

WE THE EARTH

A COMMUNITY PROJECT IS BRINGING VANISHING FLORA AND FAUNA BACK FROM THE BRINK

LOCAL FIRM BEHIND GARDENS BY THE BAY IS BUILDING GREENER ACROSS S’PORE – AND
BEYOND

HE’S HELPED 4.5 MILLION PEOPLE FIGHT MALNUTRITION BY ADDING NUTRIENTS TO FLOUR

FISH HEADS AND TINY CHICKEN WINGS: S’PORE ENTERPRISE CUTS FOOD WASTE IN THE
REGION

CLIMATE CHANGE

CLIMATE CHANGE RAISING HEAT RISKS FOR WORKERS; EXPERTS URGE WORKPLACE CHANGES

Tens of thousands of workers have died of kidney disease and other illnesses
linked with extreme heat.

MALAYSIA TO LIFT EXPORT BAN ON RENEWABLE ENERGY IN ACCELERATED TRANSITION PLANS

PHASING OUT FOSSIL FUELS HAS NOT WORKED; EUROPE HAS A NEW IDEA FOR COP28

PROMISING THE MOON? OSLO FALLS SHORT OF BOLD CLIMATE PLEDGES

SMART PARENTING

PICKY EATING AMONG KIDS ON THE RISE IN S'PORE, HERE’S WHAT PARENTS CAN DO

FUN WITH KIDS: FREE WORKSHOPS AT APPLE, ADVENTURES WITH ANDI STAGE PLAY

Make family time all the more special with these ideas and activities.

MINOR ISSUES: CANING WAS A PUNISHMENT OF LAST RESORT WHEN MY TODDLER SON
MISBEHAVED

Where caning is necessary, it should cause just the sufficient discomfort and
pain without being excessive.

INVEST

HOW TO MAXIMISE CPF SAVINGS TO GROW YOUR NEST EGG FOR RETIREMENT

ME & MY MONEY: WHY FINANCE EXEC PREFERS TO RENT A HOME

It's important to work out the numbers and the opportunity cost of the capital,
she says.

BIG HEDGE FUNDS FACE NEW 72-HOUR DEADLINE TO REPORT LOSSES

The rule, approved on Wednesday, marks a significant shift for an industry that
tends to prize its secrecy.

FIND GETTING STARTED ON INVESTING TOO DIFFICULT? ROBO-ADVISERS CAN HELP

Q: I’ve just signed up with a robo-adviser but I haven’t invested anything yet.
How should I start?

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