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Christine Tan

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Christine tells stories about the heart of Singapore society. On the social affairs beat, she is passionate about giving voice to communities on the fringes such as migrant workers and people with disabilities. She also has an enduring interest in issues of justice, having started her career as a crime and courts journalist in 2020 - first for Chinese-language papers Lianhe Zaobao and Lianhe Wanbao, then for The Straits Times. 

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21 workplace deaths in first half of 2026; four involved platform workers

Four platform workers who died in traffic accidents were among the 21 workplace fatalities in the first half of 2026.
Four platform workers who died in traffic accidents were among the 21 workplace fatalities in the first half of 2026.

More financial help from 2027 for caregivers of those with intellectual disabilities or autism

The eligibility criteria for schemes such as the Home Caregiving Grant will be expanded.
The eligibility criteria for schemes such as the Home Caregiving Grant will be expanded.

S’pore to recruit 1,800 more infant care educators; pre-schools’ hiring grant expanded to meet demand

As infant care becomes more affordable and accessible, demand for infant care places is expected to rise.
As infant care becomes more affordable and accessible, demand for infant care places is expected to rise.

From data chaos to clarity: S’pore charities use tech with $60k grant to spot needs, improve care

Rainbow Centre is using a new tech tool to track intervention progress, which helps them better manage about 900 students across its three schools.
Rainbow Centre is using a new tech tool to track intervention progress, which helps them better manage about 900 students across its three schools.

Need someone to talk to? Youth in S’pore can turn to trained listeners in new initiative

Polytechnic student Jordan Reed Oliveiro (near left), 19, speaking with youth worker Danial Tang, 30, during Chat Circles, a new mental wellbeing programme that supports youth navigating key life transitions.
Polytechnic student Jordan Reed Oliveiro (near left), 19, speaking with youth worker Danial Tang, 30, during Chat Circles, a new mental wellbeing programme that supports youth navigating key life transitions.

NDR support measures give parents more money and time; workplace culture the next challenge

Parents said that these initiatives signal a stronger focus on supporting parents through their children’s growing years and move beyond simply offering incentives to have more babies.
Parents said that these initiatives signal a stronger focus on supporting parents through their children’s growing years and move beyond simply offering incentives to have more babies.

What will my family get from the new SG Child Support Package?

Every Singaporean child will receive almost $70,000 in direct financial support from birth to the age of 17, regardless of their birth order.
Every Singaporean child will receive almost $70,000 in direct financial support from birth to the age of 17, regardless of their birth order.

Five key changes S’pore families need to know at a glance

These measures mark fundamental shifts in state support for marriage and parenthood, said the National Population and Talent Division.
These measures mark fundamental shifts in state support for marriage and parenthood, said the National Population and Talent Division.

Foreign workers’ exclusions from gambling in S’pore have grown. What’s behind the numbers?

Foreign workers at a Singapore Pools outlet at City Plaza on July 12.
Foreign workers at a Singapore Pools outlet at City Plaza on July 12.

Meet the migrant workers who volunteer to stop their ‘brothers’ from excessive gambling

Miah Md Sakil (third from left) a C.a.N ambassador, who reaches out to fellow migrant workers about problem gambling.
Miah Md Sakil (third from left) a C.a.N ambassador, who reaches out to fellow migrant workers about problem gambling.

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