Daily Briefing: SMRT CEO explains train disruption; Singapore police seek more power in handling Little India

And artist's 'submissive Singaporeans' remarks spark debate.

• SMRT CEO Desmond Kuek addresses the recent spate of train disruptions, the upcoming fare hike and what happened during Monday morning's North-South MRT line breakdown. Know more here.
• Singapore authorities are seeking the passage of a temporary law that would provide them with additional powers to maintain public order in Little India, the site of a rare riot in the city-state. Find out more here.
• A young local artist has touched a raw nerve in Singapore after she posted a YouTube video labelling Singaporeans as "submissive" and attacking the city-state's education system for stifling creativity. Read more here.