The Straits Times

A light-hearted online post by a Malaysian minister has revived debate over whether Malaysia and Singapore are in the wrong time zone. 🤔 Some claim that being in GMT+8 poses a health risk, though experts are unconvinced. https://str.sg/6Atp

COE prices have climbed 12.9% to $129,890 for larger cars. Premiums rose in all other categories today, except those for smaller cars, which dipped to $109,000. https://str.sg/LhCi

🖤💓 Blinks, jump at the opportunity to celebrate Blackpink ahead of their concert next weekend. From now till Nov 30, there will be themed events across the island and in your area. Details: https://str.sg/68Xra

Bali is considering a ban on private beaches as commercial development is making it increasingly difficult for locals to access the shoreline. https://str.sg/mzkk

A woman who abused all but one of the 5 children she and her husband adopted has been awarded 5.1% of nearly $10.9 million in matrimonial assets in the couple’s divorce. The judge said she did not make significant contributions to the family and "was the cause of its pain and suffering". https://str.sg/zhxu

Commuters can expect more planned MRT closures as longer time periods are needed for repair works and major upgrades, said Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow. https://str.sg/NuB8

Ultra-processed foods are a major public health threat that must be urgently addressed, experts warn. Such foods have been linked to a decline in diet quality and a number of diseases, from obesity to cancer. https://str.sg/fTpM

Feeling dissatisfied with your job but afraid to leave? There's a term for that: job hugging. Singapore's annual average resignation rate hit a record low in 2024, and experts say it's not company loyalty that is driving the trend. We unpack what's behind it: https://str.sg/H3Up #stheadstart

☁️ News for your morning! Singapore Systems to detect overheating train axle boxes to be installed across all MRT lines READ: https://str.sg/vXWz Pathlight officially opens Tampines campus, preparing for new one in Punggol in 2032 READ: https://str.sg/h9ct No baby news: Giant panda Jia Jia not pregnant after natural mating, artificial insemination READ: https://str.sg/zPyM Sponsored Get the latest Singapore jobs, career events and expert insights—subscribe to Workforce Singapore’s Telegram channel. Join now: http://str.sg/xsTi Stay in the know: https://str.sg/wyYP

The US House of Representatives passed a measure to force the release of Justice Department files on the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in a 427-1 vote. https://str.sg/3VfYp

🥳 It's a win for Singapore! The Lions beat Hong Kong 2-1 to secure a spot in the Asian Cup for the first time in 41 years. https://str.sg/g4oS

A Cloudflare outage is affecting users' access to sites such as ChatGPT and X. The web security firm says it is investigating the issue. https://str.sg/sjRW

South Korea is facing a cold snap that will persist until Thursday, with Seoul hitting -2 deg C this morning. 🥶 Jeju's Hallasan, the country's highest mountain, also saw its first snow of the season today. https://str.sg/hVRr

Singtel customers, are you experiencing mobile network issues? More than 1,600 reports have been made on Downdetector about an ongoing service outage. https://str.sg/noG4

A canteen stall owner will shutter his stall after a complaint was made to Mee Toh School regarding a recently viral TikTok video of his interaction with a pupil. “It has been a difficult time dealing with (the) school, MOE, parents, and also figuring out... our next steps,” said the owner. https://str.sg/khJR

Good luck to all PSLE pupils! Those who sat this year's exam will get their results on Nov 25 at 11am. https://str.sg/eSQU

NEA has been convicted over safety lapses in the 2021 Tuas incineration plant explosion that killed 2 men. https://str.sg/5RaZ

Some passengers on the Thomson–East Coast Line experienced delays of up to 30 minutes this morning. Although the disruption was resolved by 9am, the lack of updates from SMRT on social media has rankled some commuters. https://str.sg/f8jK4

A firmer Malaysian ringgit could make shopping trips across the Causeway more expensive for Singaporeans. The ringgit has strengthened against the Singapore dollar in recent months, with S$1 now buying about RM3.18. https://str.sg/gjVp

Ex-Singapore Idol judge Ken Lim was sentenced to 13 months' jail for molesting a 25-year-old woman during a work-related interview. https://str.sg/KrCe