Calista Wong

Calista joined The Straits Times as a breaking news reporter in 2025 after a stint at the Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum, where she wrote about biodiversity history. While she is passionate about environmental issues, she also has a strong interest in geek culture – and nothing is too niche to pique her curiosity. Got something to share? Just reach out.

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SFA stops sale of 5 batches of Nestle infant formula due to possible presence of toxin

Swiss food giant Nestle announced on Jan 5 a recall of batches of infant formula in several European countries, and later extended the recall to other regions.

Family of 61-year-old motorcyclist killed in hit-and-run on AYE seeks eyewitnesses, dashcam footage

Police are still searching for a prime mover involved in a hit-and-run accident that killed Mr Piara Singh, 61, on Dec 29.

One taken to hospital, 30 evacuated after fire breaks out at Sungei Kadut industrial building

A production area on the second floor of the four-storey industrial building was on fire when SCDF officers arrived.

74-year-old man missing in Tampines found: Police

Mr Goh Gek Huat was last seen near Block 70 Tampines Avenue 4 at about 5pm on Jan 6.

Four people taken to hospital after four-car pile-up on CTE

The first two lanes of the four-lane expressway were cordoned off, and at least two ambulances were seen at the accident spot.

Man linked to hit-and-run accidents in Kallang area involving van and 8 vehicles helping with probe

A van bearing the livery of Nippon Paint is seen crashed into a traffic signpost in Raffles Avenue.

NUS professor dismissed over sexual misconduct allegations denies wrongdoing, plans to appeal

Professor Shawn Chen Xiaoyuan plans to lodge an appeal in the hopes of overturning the university’s decision.

Man arrested at Woodlands Checkpoint with over 3kg of cannabis and 1.7kg of Ice

The drugs found were estimated to be able to feed the addiction of about 1,440 abusers for a week.

Man, 53, arrested after incident near Tampines MRT station where one person was found injured

Police cordon in an area with bloodstain on the floor at the pedestrian crossing between Tampines MRT and Tampines Mall on Dec 19.

Walk among 2m-tall giant bugs at ArtScience Museum’s magnified insect photo exhibition from Jan 17

(Clockwise from left) Insects: Microsculptures Magnified allows visitors to examine colours, textures and anatomical structures that often remain invisible.

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