Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Jan 21)

Published Wed, Jan 21, 2026 · 06:30 PM
    • Engie Factory Apac’s office in Golden Agri Plaza at Pasir Panjang was relatively quiet when BT visited it on Wednesday (Jan 21) at 4.30 pm.
    • Engie Factory Apac’s office in Golden Agri Plaza at Pasir Panjang was relatively quiet when BT visited it on Wednesday (Jan 21) at 4.30 pm. PHOTO: CHLOE LIM, BT

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