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Ann Chen

Ann joined The Straits Times’ breaking news team in 2025. An alumna of the National University of Singapore, she holds a bachelor’s degree in social science, with a major in political science and second major in communications and new media.

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No further compromise to Alliance Medinet’s system, hacker access blocked, says parent company

Parent company Alliance Healthcare Group has appointed KPMG Services as an independent specialist to investigate the breach.
Parent company Alliance Healthcare Group has appointed KPMG Services as an independent specialist to investigate the breach.

NUH to stop offering plastic bags at pharmacies from November

Donated bags may be available on racks outside pharmacies in the main building, the medical centre and the Kent Ridge wing.
Donated bags may be available on racks outside pharmacies in the main building, the medical centre and the Kent Ridge wing.

Man assisting in police probe after Toa Payoh HDB flat fire

The Singapore Civil Defence Force forced entry into the affected unit to put out the blaze.
The Singapore Civil Defence Force forced entry into the affected unit to put out the blaze.

Part of East Coast Park closed to clean up oil spill; MPA investigating

Clean-up operations of the oil patches at East Coast Park area D, on Oct 24.
Clean-up operations of the oil patches at East Coast Park area D, on Oct 24.

Motorists advised to avoid section of Punggol Way due to risk of flash floods

Heavy rain is expected in many parts of Singapore from 1.30pm to 2.30pm.
Heavy rain is expected in many parts of Singapore from 1.30pm to 2.30pm.

Nearly 240 foreign workers owed up to 2 months’ pay; MOM investigating 2 firms

The Migrant Workers’ Centre met 230 migrant workers to understand their needs on Oct 19 and 20.
The Migrant Workers’ Centre met 230 migrant workers to understand their needs on Oct 19 and 20.

Safety comes first for squishy toy fans, S’pore retailers amid rise in fakes

A number of independent stores selling squishies have opened in Singapore amid a resurgence of interest in the toys.
A number of independent stores selling squishies have opened in Singapore amid a resurgence of interest in the toys.

Singapore to host BTS The City Arirang, first and only stop of citywide fan experience in S-E Asia

BTS at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Festival on Sept 18. Singapore will host South-east Asia’s first and only stop of the BTS THE CITY ARIRANG.
BTS at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Festival on Sept 18. Singapore will host South-east Asia’s first and only stop of the BTS THE CITY ARIRANG.

Singapore haze: PSI ‘very unhealthy’ in west, PM2.5 in ‘elevated’ band in most regions

A passenger looking out from the bus at the haze-shrouded Marina area at about noon on Oct 17.
A passenger looking out from the bus at the haze-shrouded Marina area at about noon on Oct 17.

Singapore-bound SIA flight diverted back to San Francisco due to ‘unruly’ passenger

SIA said pilots had assessed the situation and decided to return to San Francisco.
SIA said pilots had assessed the situation and decided to return to San Francisco.

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