Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Saturday, Dec 5.


6 heroes in fight to end Covid-19 pandemic named ST Asians of the Year

The recipients of the award capture the entire trajectory of the response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Singapore’s first digital banks: What services can you expect

How will Singaporeans benefit? Here’s what you need to know about the new digital banks.

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Malaysia frets over foreign worker housing as Covid-19 infections surge

Labour activists say the Top Glove dorms in Selangor linked to infection clusters are the tip of the iceberg.

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Parti Liyani case: SCs Davinder, Jason Chan to represent two DPPs in disciplinary proceedings

Lawyers Peter Low and Choo Zheng Xi are representing Parti Liyani in the disciplinary proceedings.

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Sneaker enthusiasts crowd Orchard Rd shoe retailer in breach of Covid-19 rules

Foot Locker stores have continued to hold events that draw large crowds, despite repeated advisories.

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Are we ready to talk about race?

The past few months have seen an uptick in conversations on race – online as well as offline.

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More irregularities found in Hin Leong’s accounts, including over $4 billion in overstated assets

PricewaterhouseCoopers found that the overstatement of Hin Leong’s assets went back at least three years.

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M1 says all affected services restored after fibre broadband outage that lasted over 4 hours

The telco said in an update at 10pm that all affected services had been fully restored.

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Cultured meat: No-kill products may be food for the future

Such alternative proteins could pave the way for more sustainable food production and better food security.

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Which is The Straits Times Car of the Year?

Three out of the eight cars shortlisted are electric vehicles.

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Last modified: December 5, 2020