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Chin Soo Fang

Senior Correspondent

Soo Fang is a senior correspondent covering community, politics, social issues, consumer, culture and heritage. She first joined The Straits Times as a bilingual correspondent, where she had a column, Everyday People, in both English and Chinese. She left to helm corporate communications in several companies before rejoining the ST newsroom post-Covid-19. She was first drawn to journalism as a youth correspondent with Chinese-language daily Lianhe Zaobao during her schooldays.

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More than a pet: Can autism assistance dogs gain a foothold in Singapore?

Bark of Duty founder Christine Ho training Casey, her 10-month-old labrador retriever, to lie across her lap. She trains assistance dogs and tailors their training to meet the specific needs of her clients.
Bark of Duty founder Christine Ho training Casey, her 10-month-old labrador retriever, to lie across her lap. She trains assistance dogs and tailors their training to meet the specific needs of her clients.

Parliament: MPs call for stronger support for workers, debate retrenchment and skills training

During the 9-hour debate, MPs spoke about the need to help young workers gain a foothold in an increasingly uncertain labour market.
During the 9-hour debate, MPs spoke about the need to help young workers gain a foothold in an increasingly uncertain labour market.

Parliament staff to get 2%-9% pay rise; clerks to receive new retention payout

The changes were proposed by Leader of the House Indranee Rajah in a parliamentary motion on Aug 4, based on recommendations in a report submitted to Parliament in July.
The changes were proposed by Leader of the House Indranee Rajah in a parliamentary motion on Aug 4, based on recommendations in a report submitted to Parliament in July.

Seniors in Kampong Chai Chee can test health gadgets at home for free under new community pilot

SUSS associate professor Kelvin Tan (right) explaining the features of a robot to Kampong Chai Chee resident Emily Choo at the Care Tech Cafe at Heartbeat@Bedok on July 31.
SUSS associate professor Kelvin Tan (right) explaining the features of a robot to Kampong Chai Chee resident Emily Choo at the Care Tech Cafe at Heartbeat@Bedok on July 31.

S’porean households to get $300 in CDC vouchers in January 2027 to cushion impact of inflation

A promotional sign informing customers that CDC vouchers can be used seen outside Prime Supermarket at Jurong West Street 91 on June 11.
A promotional sign informing customers that CDC vouchers can be used seen outside Prime Supermarket at Jurong West Street 91 on June 11.

‘Still at the core of my heart’: Ng Chee Meng pledges to fulfil promises to Jalan Kayu residents

Labour chief and Jalan Kayu MP Ng Chee Meng at his Meet-the-People session on July 24.
Labour chief and Jalan Kayu MP Ng Chee Meng at his Meet-the-People session on July 24.

Labour chief Ng Chee Meng to be Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office

In a media statement issued on July 22, labour chief Ng Chee Meng thanked PM Lawrence Wong for his trust and confidence in inviting him to serve in Cabinet.
In a media statement issued on July 22, labour chief Ng Chee Meng thanked PM Lawrence Wong for his trust and confidence in inviting him to serve in Cabinet.

From a four-member Malay dance group to a multiracial community spanning ages 7 to 73

Seriwati Salim (bottom row, second from left) founded Lentera Tari, a multicultural dance group based at Toa Payoh West CC.
Seriwati Salim (bottom row, second from left) founded Lentera Tari, a multicultural dance group based at Toa Payoh West CC.

Public accounts watchdog flags lapses by government agencies over management of contracts, revenue

In all, the Auditor-General’s Office issued a total of 136 audit findings and conveyed them to the audited entities through management letters.
In all, the Auditor-General’s Office issued a total of 136 audit findings and conveyed them to the audited entities through management letters.

An ‘AI-resilient’ job doesn’t mean AI-free, say workers who use tech to complement physical work

Healthcare assistant Radiana Ahmad (right) tending to an elderly patient at his home in Clementi. Despite working in an AI-resilient sector, she feels pressure to keep up with the technology.
Healthcare assistant Radiana Ahmad (right) tending to an elderly patient at his home in Clementi. Despite working in an AI-resilient sector, she feels pressure to keep up with the technology.

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