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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Rain expected to continue on most afternoons in next 2 weeks, says weatherman

The total rainfall for the first fortnight of March is forecast to be near average over most parts of Singapore.

S’poreans in Middle East urged to stay safe, monitor developments amid US-Israel attacks on Iran

The Israeli military said it detected missiles launched from Iran on Feb 28 as sirens sounded across several parts of the country, after Israel earlier launched strikes on its arch-foe.

Don Don Donki to shutter Downtown East outlet; March 15 will be last day of operations

Don Don Donki said its other nearest oulets are located at Tampines 1 or Jewel Changi Airport.

Couple found dead in Punggol HDB flat; police investigating

One of the bodies being removed from the unit at Block 408B Northshore Drive, at 7.18pm on Feb 27.

Clip of girl shoved at Tokyo’s Shibuya Crossing goes viral, sparks outrage online

The clip was reposted other social media platforms, and some netizens called for the authorities to take action.

Pet dog found dead after allegedly falling from Choa Chu Kang HDB block; NParks investigating

SPCA received a call in the evening of Feb 19 about a small white dog that was suspected to have fallen from height.

SFA investigating rodent sighting at Lucky Plaza foodcourt

A rodent is seen poking its nose at a plate of food before scurrying across the table at a foodcourt, identified by some social media users as the foodcourt in Lucky Plaza.

ComfortDelGro investigating after taxi seen travelling with open door

In a video recording uploaded on the SGRV Admin page, a yellow taxi is seen travelling on the rightmost lane of a road with its driver’s side door open.

Youth blood donor rate in S’pore continues downward trend, posing challenge amid ageing population

Charmaine Tan, 18, is part of a group of young volunteers with the Singapore Red Cross’ YouthInspire programme, which aims to encourage peer-to-peer donor recruitment.

ST Explains: How is Singapore’s blood stock maintained?

Singapore relies on blood collection from donors on a voluntary, non-remunerated basis, which goes towards supporting the nation’s nine-day supply and emergency stockpile of blood.

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