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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MRT disruption possibly affecting travel plans? Google Maps now provides real-time alerts

The Google Maps feature was launched on July 29, and is available when commuters search for a journey on Google Maps.

Police appeal for information on missing teen, last seen in Punggol

3 arrested after CNB raids, 5.5kg of cannabis seized

Drugs, including cannabis and ketamine, seized from an anti-drug operation in the vicinity of Pasir Ris Street 11 on July 27.

Shooting stars set to streak across Singapore’s sky on July 29 and 30

No special equipment is required to view the Southern Delta Aquariids meteor shower, which will coincide with a full moon on July 29.

NDP 2026: Bus and train services to end later on eve of National Day

Several train and bus services will operate later into the night on Aug 8, the eve of the National Day public holiday.

More than 20 weekend flights between S’pore and southern China cancelled amid Typhoon Noul

Typhoon Noul is the third to hit China in July, and has forced more than 340,000 people in the Guangdong province to relocate, local authorities said on July 25.

6 motorcyclists caught riding without licences, using uninsured vehicles in Admiralty Road West

More than 300 motorcyclists were stopped for checks during a joint enforcement operation involving the Traffic Police, National Environment Agency and Land Transport Authority on July 15.

Reform Party leader Kenneth Jeyaretnam dies, aged 67

Mr Kenneth Jeyaretnam, secretary-general of the Reform Party, having his dinner before the meeting where representatives of opposition parties met at the PKMS to discuss the division of wards.

Man to be charged with cheating victim of over $86k after posing as renovation firm employee

The victim lodged a police report after discovering that renovations works were not completed.

Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon to retire in Feb 2027, will be succeeded by Justice Sushil Nair

Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon (left) will step down on Feb 26, 2027, with Justice Sushil Sukumaran Nair set to take over.

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