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Uniqlo x The Straits Times? We have launched a limited UTme! T-shirt collection in collaboration with Uniqlo, as part of our 180th anniversary. 3 winning designs from the public and 3 designs from ST are available on a print-on-demand basis at Uniqlo’s Jewel, VivoCity and Orchard Central stores. https://str.sg/hCc4D

📌🗺 If you’re living in Singapore, you’ve encountered the work of chief surveyor Soh Kheng Peng and his team. Mr Soh approves all land boundaries here, and numbers each strata lot and land parcel in the country. Read how his work helps Singapore manage its land use in the latest instalment of our series, On The Job: https://str.sg/ytGA #stheadstart

A woman with a history of filing an “excessive” number of police reports over matters such as noise, incense burning and condo management issues has been rapped by the court for wasting resources. She also harassed investigation officers even after the cases had been closed. https://str.sg/AhP4

Real median income in Singapore grew 4.3% in 2025, as the proportion of workers in permanent jobs reached a new high of over 90%, said MOM. https://str.sg/y83k Fewer people switched jobs this year, but those who did enjoyed pay increases. https://str.sg/Dcb6

📢 PSA: Simei and Tanah Merah MRT stations will be closed for 10 days from Nov 29 to Dec 8 for track works. There will be no train service between Bedok and Tampines, and Tanah Merah and Expo stations. Shuttle bus services will be available for affected commuters. https://str.sg/gAep

☁️ News for your morning! Singapore 78-year-old woman dies after accident in Jurong; car driver arrested READ: https://str.sg/undd 8 people fined for vape-related offences in 2-month enforcement operation at institutes of higher learning READ: https://str.sg/BK3o Person with arm stuck in kitchen drain pipe freed after 2-hour rescue operation, taken to hospital READ: https://str.sg/m2ng Stay in the know: https://str.sg/wyYP

Hong Kong fire: At least 83 people have died in the Tai Po apartment fire, with many still missing. The blaze has mostly been contained. https://str.sg/HjmG "Nobody warned us. No alarm went off": A survivor recounts his harrowing escape: https://str.sg/EHbW

A blaze tore through a housing complex in Hong Kong's Tai Po killing at least 75, making it the city's deadliest fire in 77 years. Check out our interactive of what we know so far: https://str.sg/rJRg

(For subscribers) Knee osteoarthritis is a long-term, degenerative condition that cannot be reversed. While many with the condition fear that movement may worsen it, experts agree that staying active is the best way to manage pain. How to choose the right exercise regimen: https://str.sg/rDib

OCBC's internet and mobile banking channels are currently down, but ATM and card services are still available, the bank said. Details: https://str.sg/B75e

Most singles who intend to move out would prefer to buy their own home than rent or live with others, a HDB survey found. They also prefer purchasing a new home over a resale unit due to affordability concerns and a desire for a newer living environment. https://str.sg/eJFE

The roof of a building at Bright Hill Buddhist monastery partially collapsed yesterday. 1 person was assessed for minor injuries and 2 buildings have been closed off after the incident. https://str.sg/tHa6

📢 A tropical storm called Senyar has been detected moving into the Strait of Melaka. Malaysia's Met service has issued warnings for continuous rainfall and strong winds for Johor, Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Melaka and other states, effective until Saturday. https://str.sg/vxym

🎧 Are parents going too far to get their kids into "good" schools? In 2023, one woman repeatedly lied about her home address to get her daughter a spot at a primary school. The school discovered the truth, and she was handed a one-week jail sentence. Why do some parents think they need to game the system to get their child a good education? Join our live discussion on The Usual Place Podcast at 12pm: https://str.sg/ye7u

Many young couples hunting for their first home would not have considered condos, which always seemed far pricier than public housing options, writes ST's Tay Hong Yi. But with HDB resale flat prices crossing the $1 million mark more frequently, he and his partner found themselves looking more closely at the pluses and trade-offs of buying a condo unit instead. What he learnt: https://str.sg/pkvZ #stheadstart

☁️ News for your morning! Singapore S’pore car-sharing service Shariot and related firms potentially restructuring amid $180m debt READ: https://str.sg/tun8 Mountbatten Vocational School closes after 50 years of training students with special needs READ: https://str.sg/Csk6 Scoot cancels two Nov 28 flights between Singapore and Hat Yai amid heavy floods in Thailand READ: https://str.sg/ajfg Stay in the know: https://str.sg/wyYP

Gavin Lee is set to be announced as the Lions coach after guiding the national team to a historic Asian Cup qualification. After 3 consecutive foreign hires, he will be the FAS’ first permanent local coach. https://str.sg/mJNE

Hong Kong fire: At least 44 people were killed and hundreds missing after a fire ripped through high-rise residential towers in the Tai Po district. 3 men have been arrested on the suspicion of manslaughter over the fire, said local media. https://str.sg/iHRq

UPDATE: At least 13 people have died after a fire engulfed a housing complex in Hong Kong. An unknown number are trapped as firefighters continue battling the blaze in the Tai Po district north of the city. https://str.sg/iHRq

Cordlife will not be allowed to collect, test, process or store new cord blood with immediate effect. This comes after an audit by MOH revealed "significant lapses" in the company's processes. https://str.sg/cqc3