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Ashleigh Sim

Executive Producer

Ashleigh is a video producer with 20 years of experience in visual media. Starting as a photojournalist at The Straits Times, she transitioned to video journalism, focusing on feature stories. Her passion for capturing the extraordinary in ordinary lives, and finding tales of fortitude in every individual’s journey, drives her work. Away from the desk, she recharges by exploring art exhibitions, spotting architecture styles and sipping kopi.

Latest articles

Food quiz: Can you guess what these tasty morsels are from their close-ups?

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/This pastel-hued marvel is among the fastest-growing among its kind, reaching maturity in just five to seven days. Though its pink hue fades when cooked, its rich flavour lingers. ST PHOTO: NEO XIAOBIN

/In resource-scarce Singapore, food security remains a significant challenge. With under 10 per cent of our food produced locally, Singapore is reassessing our strategy to produce one-third of its nutrition locally by 2030, studying productivity, cost, and demand issues. The Straits Times takes a closer look at locally-grown food through a microscope, uncovering the beauty of our locally-grown produce that often goes unnoticed.

/Location: Nikon Imaging Center, 11 Biopolis Way, #01-02 Helios Building, S138667

Inside Singapore’s sanctuary for old and sick pets

Let’s Talk About Death: Can I find joy in grief?

Let’s Talk About Death: What will happen to my online assets after I die?

Let’s Talk About Death: Who will care for my special needs sister when I die?

Let’s Talk About Death: My hearse is a ‘sports car’

Freelance educator Kethlyn Gayatiri and her mother Madam Irene Koh look into alternative funeral arrangements.

Let’s Talk About Death: My hearse is a ‘sports car’

Let’s Talk About Death: I want to be a tree when I die

Breaking stigmas: Singapore’s first lion dance troupe for seniors moves to the beat

Cycle City: Meet the people making a living on two wheels