Morning Briefing: Featured Stories from The Straits Times on January 3, Singapore News and Highlights



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Good Morning! Here are our top stories to start your Sunday, January 3rd.


Busy shopping malls and restaurants on first weekend of Singapore Phase 3 reopening

Strong winds and humid weather did not deter Singaporeans from making the most of the long weekend.

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Saturday’s rainfall is among the highest in Singapore in 39 years

The 210.6mm amount is more than half of Singapore’s average monthly rainfall in January.

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Malaysia’s non-stop high-speed rail project in Singapore is redundant – transportation experts

It is likely to end up being a white elephant if built, analysts said.

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Is it time for Singapore to do more to quit smoking?

The January 1 increase in the minimum smoking age limit to 21 is the last step in controlling the harms of tobacco. But some feel that more needs to be done.

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Covid-19 testing tightened for ground personnel in Singapore’s maritime sector

They will be tested every 7 days in light of 2 cases in which a marine surveyor and a port pilot tested positive for Covid-19.

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Police investigate a group of 44 people who drank, smoked and sang in Boon Lay’s empty office on January 1

The 29 men and 15 women, ages 17 to 34, had supposedly gotten together to socialize.

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Covid-19 community spread risk by SIA administrator who managed little by little due to the measures taken: experts

Precautions like wearing masks and contact tracing will mitigate the likelihood of a group forming.

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Do you visit Sentosa attractions? Book a schedule first to avoid being denied entry

Several attractions said slots were introduced to help them reduce overcrowding.

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From a fish ball noodle stand to a $ 150 million a year food empire with 15 brands

The founders of Fei Siong Group have nearly 160 outlets in street vending centers, cafeterias and food courts across the island.

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How You Can Earn Up To $ 1 Million With CPF

Invest editor Tan Ooi Boon explores ways to get the most out of your money through the Central Provident Fund.

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