Zaihan Mohamed Yusof

Singapore

Senior Correspondent at The Straits Times

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Counter-terrorism exercise held at Sports Hub for the first time; post-blast work highlighted

6 days ago | straitstimes.com | Zaihan Mohamed Yusof

SINGAPORE – There could have been more casualties after armed terrorists “detonated” two bombs during a concert at the Singapore Sports Hub, if not for the quick work of the authorities. A third bomb, found under a spectator’s seat in the stadium, was neutralised by a remote-controlled bomb disposal robot from the Singapore Armed Forces’ (SAF) Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Explosive Defence Group (CBRE).
GE2025: All you need to know about your constituency

2 weeks ago | straitstimes.com | Zaihan Mohamed Yusof |Wong Pei Ting |Vanessa Paige Chelvan |Syarafana Shafeeq

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Salt, sauces and instant noodles to have Nutri-Grade labels by mid-2027

2 weeks ago | asiaone.com | Lee Ying |Zaihan Mohamed Yusof

ByLee Li YingZaihan Mohamed YusofSINGAPORE – Nutri-Grade labels will be mandatory for sodium-heavy products such as salt, sauces, seasonings and instant noodles by the middle of 2027, if they are given C or D grades. This is in a bid to encourage Singaporeans to make healthier dietary choices amid high rates of chronic diseases. Like the labelling for beverages, such products will be graded A to D, with D being the least healthy choice.
Salt, sauces and instant noodles to have Nutri-Grade labels by mid-2027

2 weeks ago | straitstimes.com | Lee Ying |Zaihan Mohamed Yusof

SINGAPORE – Nutri-Grade labels will be mandatory on sodium-heavy products like salt, sauces, seasonings and instant noodles by the middle of 2027, in a bid to encourage Singaporeans to make healthier dietary choices amid high rates of chronic diseases. Like the labelling for beverages, such products will be graded A to D, with D being the least healthy choice. Products rated D, which would have the highest levels of sodium, sugar, and/or saturated fat, cannot be advertised.
New clubhouse to be built in Tengah as HomeTeamNS celebrates 20th anniversary with perks for NSmen

2 weeks ago | straitstimes.com | Zaihan Mohamed Yusof

SINGAPORE – With two state-of-the-art HomeTeamNS clubhouses already operating in Khatib and Bedok Reservoir, Law and Home Affairs Minister K. Shanmugam has said a third clubhouse in Tengah should be ready by 2031. He shared some details about the new clubhouse during the HomeTeamNS Awards 2025 event held at the Khatib clubhouse on April 3.
Medical professionals concerned about laughing gas abuse among young people

2 weeks ago | straitstimes.com | Zaihan Mohamed Yusof

SINGAPORE – Medical professionals say they are concerned that young people may be abusing nitrous oxide to feel intoxicated, with buyers purchasing the gas from dubious sellers. The Straits Times was alerted to the illegal activity by a reader who gave her name only as Ms Pang. She had witnessed the driver of a luxury car unloading canisters at a condominium in the East in February.
New preschools, primary school and sheltered linkway to Sembawang MRT in the works: Ong Ye Kung

4 weeks ago | straitstimes.com | Zaihan Mohamed Yusof

SINGAPORE – Residents in Sembawang GRC can expect new developments such as more pre-schools, a high sheltered linkway to Sembawang MRT station and a new primary school in East Canberra by 2029. Health Minister Ong Ye Kung announced these upcoming initiatives on March 23 at the opening of two new facilities in the Bukit Canberra integrated sports and community hub. Forest Gym, an outdoor obstacle course, is dubbed the largest outdoor ActiveSG gym in Singapore.
‘More than one new face’ expected in Sembawang for GE2025: Ong Ye Kung

4 weeks ago | straitstimes.com | Zaihan Mohamed Yusof

SINGAPORE – Health Minister Ong Ye Kung said he expects “more than one new face” to be part of the Sembawang slate for the coming general election. Mr Ong, who is the anchor minister for Sembawang GRC, was asked by reporters if there will be a new face on his team during an event to open a new outdoor obstacle course and water play area at the Bukit Canberra integrated sports and community hub.
Mercy Relief duo from Singapore head to troubled West Bank on relief mission

1 month ago | straitstimes.com | Zaihan Mohamed Yusof

SINGAPORE – Despite the intensifying conflict between Israel and Hamas, disaster relief group Mercy Relief will send two of its personnel to the West Bank on March 21 on a mission to study the needs of, monitor projects for and provide direct support to affected communities. The pair will also provide iftar, the evening meal to break fast during Ramadan, to at least 200 families there.
Mercy Relief duo head to troubled West Bank on relief mission

1 month ago | straitstimes.com | Zaihan Mohamed Yusof

SINGAPORE – Despite the intensifying conflict between Israel and Hamas, disaster relief group Mercy Relief will send two of its personnel to the West Bank on March 21 on a mission to study the needs of, monitor projects for and provide direct support to affected communities. The pair will also provide iftar, the evening meal to break fast during Ramadan, to at least 200 families there.