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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Small fire breaks out on Scoot flight from Hong Kong to S’pore after passenger’s power bank overheats

A video posted on Xiaohongshu shows a few flight attendants surrounding a item on the cabin floor as passengers looked on.

No baby news: Giant panda Jia Jia not pregnant after natural mating, artificial insemination

Mandai Wildlife Group's animal care and veterinary teams were kept in suspense as Jia Jia had exhibited several signs associated with pregnancy.

New intranasal, needle-free influenza vaccine now available in Singapore

The FluMist Trivalent vaccine was announced by biopharmaceutical company AstraZeneca in a statement on Nov 18.

Singapore’s yo-yo scene spins back to life with young enthusiasts

James Liew, 8, is are part of a new generation of peppy young players fronting a refreshed wave of interest in the hobby-sport.

More could die from air pollution in S-E Asia even if climate action is taken: Study

In 2019, PM2.5 pollution caused about 1.1 million premature deaths in South-east Asia, led by Indonesia, Vietnam and Thailand.

9 in 10 young women in S’pore not taking active steps to safeguard breast health: Poll

Financial adviser Jamie Ng was diagnosed with stage 2 triple negative breast cancer three years ago. Now cancer-free, she helps out at the Breast Cancer Foundation as a befriender.

Singapore Red Cross calls for donations for humanitarian efforts in Gaza

To date, SRC has contributed $1.9 million in humanitarian aid for the people of Gaza.

Man arrested for driving under the influence after accident in Holland Road; vape seized

Four police cars and an ambulance were seen on site when The Straits Times arrived at the scene.

Victim loses $1.1m over a week to scammers pretending to be MAS officials; 24 people arrested

Police said nine more people, aged between 16 and 70, are under investigation over the case.

Risk of flash flood in Ubi Avenue 1 amid heavy rain: PUB

Thundery showers are expected across Singapore on several morning and afternoon in the first half of October.

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