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Christine Tan

Christine has been on the crime and courts beat since 2020, first for Chinese-language papers Lianhe Zaobao and Lianhe Wanbao, then for The Straits Times. She has covered a wide range of cases, including the River Valley High School homicide and trials of prominent politicians. She holds a degree in communication studies from Nanyang Technological University. Christine is passionate about stories of vulnerable communities, such as migrant workers and those with mental health conditions.

Latest articles

12 migrant workers arrested for drug offences at Woodlands dormitory in CNB raid

Two handcuffed migrant workers being escorted into a police van during a CNB enforcement operation at a migrant workers' dormitory in Woodlands on Nov 28.

From stalemate to a hug: Volunteer court mediator who ended tenant-landlord spat among 27 honoured

Ms Ng Lee Lee (left) and Mr Choo Si Sen are two of the recipients of the Outstanding Court Volunteer Award.

360-degree screen, AI assistant and robot: Digital village launched at Punggol Coast MRT station

At the station’s amphitheatre is a 360-degree LED display, known as the Spectacular Screen, which can showcase 3D visuals.

Man who rushed at Ariana Grande deported to Australia, barred from re-entering Singapore: ICA

Johnson Wen (left) caused a commotion during the premiere of Wicked: For Good on Nov 13 by charging towards Ariana Grande, who stars in the movie.

Teacher who allegedly abused three babies barred from working in any pre-school: ECDA

ECDA said it has acted against the pre-school and the educator for breaches of the Early Childhood Development Centres Regulations.

New Ubin Group co-founder who didn’t wear glasses while driving killed cyclist in 2022 accident

Pang Seng Meng beat a red light and his vehicle struck a Myanmar national who later died in hospital in 2022.

Man caught in Bishan vape op allegedly lied while trying to get new passport 2 days after arrest

Jodan Chin Wei Liang was detained in a Health Sciences Authority operation on July 10 at Bishan Street 13.

Pre-school teacher allegedly force-fed a baby till she vomited, stuffed a bib into another’s mouth

The 36-year-old Singaporean woman was handed three charges under the Children and Young Persons Act on Nov 20.

‘Giving up is never an option’: Police Anti-Scam Command assistant director gets long service medal

Assistant Commissioner of Police Aileen Yap said it is a privilege to help victims recover their hard-earned money and rebuild their lives.

‘He’s my son’: Guardian of teen who died in basketball court accident has always seen herself as his mum

Madam Rahimah Lee Abdullah showed ST Mohd Ridwan's school medals over the years, which she has kept away since he died in July 2021 in an accident at a Bedok basketball court.