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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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Part of luxury yacht wreck in Sentosa retrieved a month after fire; works ongoing for rest of vessel

The Ferretti superyacht EagleWings III had been left mostly submerged after it caught fire on the morning of June 7.
The Ferretti superyacht EagleWings III had been left mostly submerged after it caught fire on the morning of June 7.

Singapore is world’s top maritime centre for 13th consecutive year

The 2026 Xinhua-Baltic International Shipping Centre Development Index Report gave Singapore a score of 99.32 out of 100.
The 2026 Xinhua-Baltic International Shipping Centre Development Index Report gave Singapore a score of 99.32 out of 100.

Updated NDP 2026 guidelines allow live streaming, professional cameras in National Stadium

Items banned at the NDP include weapons, protective and security gear, canned items, water bottles containing liquid, and drones.
Items banned at the NDP include weapons, protective and security gear, canned items, water bottles containing liquid, and drones.

RIP, Pasha: Night Safari’s white Bengal tiger euthanised after battle with cancer

Born under human care, Pasha arrived in Singapore in 2015 from Indonesia’s Batu Secret Zoo.
Born under human care, Pasha arrived in Singapore in 2015 from Indonesia’s Batu Secret Zoo.

Woman arrested after fire breaks out in Sembawang HDB flat

In photos of the incident uploaded to Facebook, thick black plumes of smoke are seen billowing from the windows of the flat.
In photos of the incident uploaded to Facebook, thick black plumes of smoke are seen billowing from the windows of the flat.

Golden Village to close Plaza Singapura outlet after 28 years amid mall revamp

The cinema has been in operation for 28 years.
The cinema has been in operation for 28 years.

Over 1 million S’porean HDB households to get U-Save, S&CC rebates in July

Utility rebates will be automatically credited to eligible households’ accounts with grid operator SP Services, and S&CC rebates with the town councils.
Utility rebates will be automatically credited to eligible households’ accounts with grid operator SP Services, and S&CC rebates with the town councils.

Electricity tariff for S’pore households to rise by 17%, gas tariff by 7.1% for next quarter

A four-room HDB household can expect a $17.14 increase in its average monthly electricity bill, before GST.
A four-room HDB household can expect a $17.14 increase in its average monthly electricity bill, before GST.

Singapore Red Cross commits $100,000 to aid earthquake response in Venezuela, appeals for donations

A drone view showing buildings destroyed by earthquakes, in La Guaira, Venezuela, on June 26.
A drone view showing buildings destroyed by earthquakes, in La Guaira, Venezuela, on June 26.

Over 500 enthusiasts to gather as Asia board game meet returns to S’pore in July for second year

Players participating at the World Series of Board Gaming Singapore satellite event final game at The Mind Cafe Mega Store on June 2, 2025.
Players participating at the World Series of Board Gaming Singapore satellite event final game at The Mind Cafe Mega Store on June 2, 2025.

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