Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on May 4, 2024

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‘We’ll belanja you’: Ong Ye Kung urges better outreach, interesting activities to engage seniors

He also urged active ageing centres to use community spaces such as void decks, coffee shops and parks.

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More high-rise housing planned for one-north area as URA readies plots for development

The parcels of land are at Media Circle and Portsdown Road.

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Hybrid cooling fans, underground bike parking areas among new features at TEL Stage 4 stations

Passenger service for TEL Stage 4 will start on June 23.

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Hamas accuses Israel’s PM Netanyahu of trying to derail Gaza truce deal

Foreign mediators have waited for a Hamas response to a proposal to halt the fighting for 40 days.

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Tuning up S’pore’s twin economic engines of labour force and productivity

Singapore has its work cut out as it seeks to surmount demographic crunch and productivity conundrum.

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Fewer golf courses and country clubs: What changing recreation spaces in Singapore are really about

Amid land scarcity, the principle of efficiency can be employed to good use, says the writer. 

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The silent hunters: Deep dive into Singapore’s submarines

A closer look at the evolution of the Republic of Singapore Navy’s submarines.

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ST Explains: What does diplomatic immunity cover and can it be waived?

Diplomatic immunity allows diplomats to carry out official duties without fear of being prosecuted by the host country.

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Thambi Magazine Store owner vows to find new location after May 5 closure

The 49-year-old Singaporean initially resisted the idea of joining the family trade.

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Teenager Kabir Anurag is first Singaporean to join Alpine’s Formula One academy

The 16-year-old begins his first full Italian Formula 4 season in Misano on May 3-5.

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