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Ang Yiying

Yiying covers issues and trends for and about young people as part of The Straits Times Schools team. A corporate communications practitioner turned journalist, she rediscovered what it was like to be a student while working and furthering her studies during the pandemic. She holds a master’s degree in translation and interpretation, and enjoys watching crime shows and travelling in her free time.

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Meet the artist behind one of the COP30 Singapore Pavilion pins

Visual artist Mohammad Zulkhairi Lutfi Mohd Azam says the pin he designed shows a balance between nature and the urban environment.
Visual artist Mohammad Zulkhairi Lutfi Mohd Azam says the pin he designed shows a balance between nature and the urban environment.

Would you leave your friends in a ‘haunted house’? Young S’poreans share Halloween stories and scares

Mr Kiran Kumaran Pillay (left) dressed as Corey Taylor, the lead vocalist of the heavy metal band Slipknot. Ms Sayang Alabama Adam McCallum (right) dressed as Lydia Deetz from Beetlejuice.
Mr Kiran Kumaran Pillay (left) dressed as Corey Taylor, the lead vocalist of the heavy metal band Slipknot. Ms Sayang Alabama Adam McCallum (right) dressed as Lydia Deetz from Beetlejuice.

Subscribing schools of ST’s Little Red Dot invited to explore Singapore Oceanarium in Big Day Out

Big Day Out participants will explore the Singapore Oceanarium to complete challenges and pick up clues to solve a mystery.
Big Day Out participants will explore the Singapore Oceanarium to complete challenges and pick up clues to solve a mystery.

DIY ramen shops to help you live out your K-drama fantasies

ayyramen -  Intern journalist Megan Ching with her noodles creation at Makan Mee: Shin Ramyun shrimp flavour with boiled egg and chicken sausage, coming up to a total of $10.30.

ST Photo: Ang Yiying
ayyramen -  Intern journalist Megan Ching with her noodles creation at Makan Mee: Shin Ramyun shrimp flavour with boiled egg and chicken sausage, coming up to a total of $10.30.

ST Photo: Ang Yiying

Waist-deep in Mae Sot: NTU students brave weather, overcome barriers to report from Thai border town

NTU students Toh Tian Ji (in green shirt) and Faith Peh (in poncho) were caught in heavy rain and floods when they visited a village in Mae Pa.
NTU students Toh Tian Ji (in green shirt) and Faith Peh (in poncho) were caught in heavy rain and floods when they visited a village in Mae Pa.

Filipino teens celebrate coming-of-age with traditional bash in Singapore

Temasek Polytechnic student Andrea Din’s debut was themed after an enchanted garden. During the event, she danced and sang with her friends. In Filipino culture, this big coming-of-age bash for girls is known as a debut (pronounced the BOO). It is a joyous gathering that is often planned and celebrated by the birthday girl’s family and friends.
Temasek Polytechnic student Andrea Din’s debut was themed after an enchanted garden. During the event, she danced and sang with her friends. In Filipino culture, this big coming-of-age bash for girls is known as a debut (pronounced the BOO). It is a joyous gathering that is often planned and celebrated by the birthday girl’s family and friends.

A peek into the beauty and wellness management courses in ITE

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Year 1 students in Technical Diploma in Beauty and Wellness Management, listening to a lesson on the importance of pH on cosmetic products at Beauty Therapy Training Centre in ITE College East on Feb 5, 2025.
A look at ITE's beauty and wellness course and what it encompasses, with observation of a class.
(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)
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Year 1 students in Technical Diploma in Beauty and Wellness Management, listening to a lesson on the importance of pH on cosmetic products at Beauty Therapy Training Centre in ITE College East on Feb 5, 2025.
A look at ITE's beauty and wellness course and what it encompasses, with observation of a class.
(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)

Enabling her to fulfil her full potential

AYYSBS24 - Nur Arfa Taqiah Mohamad Noor Azhar benefited from the Enabling Pathway Programme, interning at SBS Transit.


Credit: SG Enable
AYYSBS24 - Nur Arfa Taqiah Mohamad Noor Azhar benefited from the Enabling Pathway Programme, interning at SBS Transit.


Credit: SG Enable

New studio at NYP gives students a chance to try Hollywoodesque media technology

Picture of Mr Choy Yu Feng , 19, Year 3 Animation and Visual Effects from Nanyang Polytechnic. 

Background story : Nanyang Polytechnic is launching its new BeyondReality Studio, Singapore’s first media production facility that features a unique 3-in-1 setup of motion capture, green screen, and LED volume virtual production under one roof.
Picture of Mr Choy Yu Feng , 19, Year 3 Animation and Visual Effects from Nanyang Polytechnic. 

Background story : Nanyang Polytechnic is launching its new BeyondReality Studio, Singapore’s first media production facility that features a unique 3-in-1 setup of motion capture, green screen, and LED volume virtual production under one roof.

askST: What is the best way to fund my child’s post-secondary studies in polytechnic or ITE?

There are several ways to fund your child's post-secondary education, ranging from loans to bursaries.
There are several ways to fund your child's post-secondary education, ranging from loans to bursaries.

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