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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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HSA warns of banned substance, potent medicinal ingredients in product marketed as weight-loss pill

The weight-loss product, which claimed to contain vitamins and natural ingredients such as cinnamon, was marketed on local e-commerce platforms Shopee and Lazada.
The weight-loss product, which claimed to contain vitamins and natural ingredients such as cinnamon, was marketed on local e-commerce platforms Shopee and Lazada.

Singapore Red Cross to distribute air purifiers, care packs to vulnerable groups amid haze and heat

Some seniors will also receive three months of electricity bill support to help them with the use of the air purifiers.
Some seniors will also receive three months of electricity bill support to help them with the use of the air purifiers.

2 taken to hospital, 200 evacuated after fire in Choa Chu Kang flat

The Singapore Civil Defence Force said it was alerted to the blaze at Block 287 Choa Chu Kang Avenue 2 at about 9.05pm on Aug 29.
The Singapore Civil Defence Force said it was alerted to the blaze at Block 287 Choa Chu Kang Avenue 2 at about 9.05pm on Aug 29.

Nepal-Tibet floods: S’pore to contribute $127,000 to Singapore Red Cross fund-raising efforts

Fire and rescue personnel conduct search and rescue operations on a section of a road leading to Gyirong Port, in Gyirong County, in China’s western Tibet region on Aug 28.
Fire and rescue personnel conduct search and rescue operations on a section of a road leading to Gyirong Port, in Gyirong County, in China’s western Tibet region on Aug 28.

Two taken to hospital after 2 accidents near same Tampines junction over weekend

The first accident involved three cars, and the second accident involved two.
The first accident involved three cars, and the second accident involved two.

One person taken to hospital after fire breaks out in York Hotel kitchen

The fire involved contents of a kitchen on the second floor of the building, SCDF said, adding that the fire was put out with a fire extinguisher.
The fire involved contents of a kitchen on the second floor of the building, SCDF said, adding that the fire was put out with a fire extinguisher.

Spot a horseshoe crab in Singapore? Researchers want to know

Researchers are looking for volunteers to share sightings of the elusive horseshoe crabs, recognisable by their distinct helmet-shaped head and spike-like tail.
Researchers are looking for volunteers to share sightings of the elusive horseshoe crabs, recognisable by their distinct helmet-shaped head and spike-like tail.

Two Thailand-bound SIA flights delayed on the same day after technical issue with aircraft

SIA said all affected customers were provided food vouchers, regular updates, and the necessary ground assistance.
SIA said all affected customers were provided food vouchers, regular updates, and the necessary ground assistance.

Pedestrian, 79, dies in hospital after accident near Orchard Road

A 46-year-old male car driver was arrested for driving without due care and attention causing death.
A 46-year-old male car driver was arrested for driving without due care and attention causing death.

At least $6.1m lost in seven months to scammers pretending to be officials from ICA or China

Over the phone, the scammers would claim that the victims’ details have been misused or that their phone numbers have been linked to criminal activities.
Over the phone, the scammers would claim that the victims’ details have been misused or that their phone numbers have been linked to criminal activities.

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