Daily roundup: Ex-diplomat Bilahari Kausikan weighs in on Trump's ambassador-nominee to Singapore — and other top stories today

Daily roundup: Ex-diplomat Bilahari Kausikan weighs in on Trump's ambassador-nominee to Singapore — and other top stories today

Dr Anjani Sinha, an orthopaedics and sports medicine surgeon, drew sharp criticism for his performance after he repeatedly struggled to answer questions about Singapore.

PHOTO: US Foreign Relations Committee

PUBLISHED ONJuly 11, 2025 10:16 AM

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1. 'We should not prejudge him': Ex-diplomat Bilahari Kausikan weighs in on Trump's ambassador-nominee to Singapore

Retired diplomat Bilahari Kausikan has voiced his support for the nominee for the US ambassador to Singapore after his tough Senate confirmation hearing on Wednesday (July 9).

Dr Anjani Sinha, an orthopaedics and sports medicine surgeon, drew sharp criticism after he repeatedly struggled to answer questions about Singapore... » READ MORE

2. I try Springleaf prata in a cup from a vending machine - how does it compare to the real deal?

Prata in a cup or prata freshly flipped? Take your pick. PHOTO: AsiaOne/Amierul Rashid

Nothing unites Singaporeans quite like a bold take on a local favourite, especially one that sparks debate.

It seems that many were unable to fully wrap their head around the idea of purchasing roti prata from a vending machine... » READ MORE

3. 'Like a ghost town on some days': Some JB shops hit by drop in Singaporean visitors after VEP enforcement

Some businesses in JB have noticed a decline in Singaporean customers since the VEP enforcement. PHOTO: Hazel Eng, Cham Kah Chun

Ever since the Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) for Singapore-registered vehicles entering Malaysia came into effect from July 1, some business owners are feeling the pinch — fewer Singaporean customers are walking in through their doors... » READ MORE

4. Chinese man with PhD from NTU, Masters from Oxford turns delivery rider after 10 failed interviews

Ding Yuanzhao, 39, previously worked as a Foodpanda delivery rider in Singapore. PHOTO: WeChat

A Chinese national who holds a PhD from Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and a Master's degree from Oxford turned to food delivery after being rejected from 10 job interviews... » READ MORE

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