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Channel The Straits Times (@thestraitstimes) in the English language segment is an active participant. Currently, the community unites 269 722 subscribers, ranking 539 in the News & Media category and 2 in the Singapore region.
π Audience metrics and dynamics
Since its creation on Π½Π΅Π²ΡΠ΄ΠΎΠΌΠΎ, the project has demonstrated rapid growth, gathering an audience of 269 722 subscribers.
According to the latest data from 30 September, 2026, the channel demonstrates stable activity. Although there has been a change in the number of participants by 330 over the last 30 days and by 58 over the last 24 hours, overall reach remains high.
- Verification status: Verified (Officially confirmed by Telegram)
- Engagement rate (ER): The average audience engagement rate is 28.25%. Within the first 24 hours after publication, content typically collects 22.92% reactions from the total number of subscribers.
- Post reach: On average, each post receives 76 188 views. Within the first day, a publication typically gains 61 828 views.
- Reactions and interaction: The audience actively supports content: the average number of reactions per post is 692.
- Thematic interests: Content is focused on key topics such as feb, know, asia, authority, haze.
π Description and content policy
The author describes the resource as a platform for expressing subjective opinions:
βStay in the know with the latest news from Singapore and around the world.β
Thanks to the high frequency of updates (latest data received on 01 October, 2026), the channel maintains relevance and a high level of publication reach. Analytics show that the audience actively interacts with content, making it an important point of influence in the News & Media category.
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Victims who took part in rigged mahjong games, some of which were held at SAFRA Toa Payoh, lost over $100,000.
They were lured to the games by fake profiles on dating apps. How the scam worked: https://str.sg/xGYy
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π₯΅ Expect a drier start to October in Singapore after a rainy end to September.
Total rainfall for the first half of the month is forecast to be below average, while the daily maximum temperatures are likely to range between 34 and 35 deg C on most days. https://str.sg/vg6u
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84% of young adults surveyed in Singapore said they ideally wanted at least one child, but only 1 in 10 knew the answers to basic fertility questions.
The inaugural study polled respondents on their parenthood aspirations, reproductive timing and fertility knowledge. Other findings: https://str.sg/Ejxw
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π§ $8,000 mortgages and double tuition for the same subject?
While MOE has made policy changes, including scrapping PSLE T-scores to ease the stress on students, whatβs driving parents to continue taking part in the education βarms raceβ? Join the discussion on The Usual Place podcast: https://str.sg/quEa
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SIA has cancelled flights to and from Dubai until Dec 1, while Scoot has halted services to and from Jeddah until Dec 2.
Affected customers may request a full refund, said the airlines. https://str.sg/gEya
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Pilot Smit Machchhar has been hailed as a hero for helping to avert catastrophe after he was attacked by his co-pilot in an attempt to crash the flydubai Israel-bound flight.
He is currently being treated at a hospital in Saudi Arabia's Tabuk, where the plane was diverted. https://str.sg/jnvp
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Singapore media firms can apply for funding and training to develop live action and AI-generated micro-dramas under a new IMDA-TikTok programme.
The goal is to help firms produce 50 to 100 episodes under 3 minutes optimised for vertical viewing on phones. https://str.sg/9gyA
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π₯ Shoppers can get cheaper chicken and eggs at FairPrice supermarkets from now until Dec 31.
Discounts on selected fruits and vegetables will also be extended until the end of year. https://str.sg/HyiX
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The popular X2 roller coaster at California's Six Flags Magic Mountain has been permanently shut down after more than 100 people claimed to have suffered brain injuries while riding it. https://str.sg/FpWn
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HDB resale prices in Singapore fell for a 3rd straight quarter, even after the 15-month wait-out period for private property downgraders was lifted. https://str.sg/etCF
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β News for your morning!
Singapore
AI humanoid robots to be deployed with Home Team officers by 2028: Edwin Tong
READ: https://str.sg/7xVP
Committee formed to strengthen safeguards for children in religious settings, report due end-2026
READ: https://str.sg/d8CQ
Koh Poh Koon rejoins Singapore General Hospital as colorectal surgeon
READ: https://str.sg/qwxm
Stay in the know: https://str.sg/wyYP
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Want to explore Joo Chiat on foot? You can do so on Oct 3 when parts of the heritage area will be closed off to traffic to mark World Car-Free Day.
There are plans to host exhibits and activities along that stretch during the annual event. https://str.sg/yYDf
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Be wary if you receive an e-mail that appears to be from MOH informing you about a mandatory digital health verification.
The scam e-mails warned recipients that failing to verify their details would suspend their access to healthcare services and benefits. https://str.sg/gQ4i
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More than 95,000 Bee Cheng Hiang customers had their e-mail addresses exposed in April after an employee used a bad prompt in an AI tool.
This is Singaporeβs first reported case of an AI-related data breach. https://str.sg/KdK5
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GovTech has launched its pilot of FirstDate, a dating service that matchmakes singles aged 21 to 35 through an algorithm.
The project, which is being tested among public officers, requires users to sign in via Singpass. More on how it works: https://str.sg/EXUs
Follow Headstart's Instagram account: https://str.sg/kjWc
#stheadstart
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π Singapore clinched 4 silvers and 4 bronzes at the recent WorldSkills Shanghai β also known as the "Olympics of vocational skills".
The team of ITE and polytechnic students were put to the test across competition days that stretched up to 7 hours. Find out what it was like competing on the world stage: https://str.sg/9quZ
Follow Headstart's Instagram account: https://str.sg/kjWc
#stheadstart
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A man who assaulted a 4-year-old pre-school boy who had flashed a lewd hand gesture at him has been sentenced to 14 weeksβ jail.
He swung the boy backwards by his arm and also threatened to break the victimβs finger. https://str.sg/gk7E
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A "brawl between pilots" caused an Israel-bound FlyDubai flight from the UAE to divert to Saudi Arabia.
An Israeli official said the incident was not believed to be a hijacking. https://str.sg/46U5q
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Singaporeβs competition watchdog has taken action against a fake review provider and 45 businesses for fabricating online reviews.
Hereβs how the operation worked and the list of businesses that will have to publish an apology: https://str.sg/kG83
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Take note: More than a million Singaporean HDB households will receive rebates on their utility and conservancy bills in October.
Eligible households will receive up to $190 in U-Save rebates and up to 1 month's worth of S&CC rebates, said MOF. https://str.sg/aaQZ
