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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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Residents flock to Bishan marketplace for near-expiry and imperfect food at discounted prices

Residents at Project Zero Waste Marketplace at Bishan Community Club on Nov 7.
Residents at Project Zero Waste Marketplace at Bishan Community Club on Nov 7.

Former senior parliamentary secretary Lee Yiok Seng, who was behind housing efforts, dies at 87

Lee Yiok Seng had served Singapore with dedication and purpose, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong in a Facebook post about the veteran politician’s passing.
Lee Yiok Seng had served Singapore with dedication and purpose, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong in a Facebook post about the veteran politician’s passing.

Bridge to home ownership: Why Singapore is exploring build-to-rent

With their BTO flat about three years from completion, Henry Tay and Sarah Tong turned to renting their love nest after they got married in 2024.
With their BTO flat about three years from completion, Henry Tay and Sarah Tong turned to renting their love nest after they got married in 2024.

Baby Trevor’s tragic case shows need for greater vigilance over the most vulnerable of victims

Unlike older children who can voice their pain, infants can’t tell us where it hurts and it can be hard to distinguish between typical infant distress and cries for help.
Unlike older children who can voice their pain, infants can’t tell us where it hurts and it can be hard to distinguish between typical infant distress and cries for help.

Baby abused to death by parents was not referred to child protection or social services: MSF

Trevor’s parents had agreed to follow a care plan drawn up by the hospital after he was discharged.
Trevor’s parents had agreed to follow a care plan drawn up by the hospital after he was discharged.

‘He always wanted hugs’: Baby Trevor’s family in shock over his fatal abuse by parents

Baby Trevor’s parents Neo Jia Ming and Chloe Gan Ci Xuan were sentenced to 16 years’ jail and 15 years and three months’ jail respectively on Oct 21.
Baby Trevor’s parents Neo Jia Ming and Chloe Gan Ci Xuan were sentenced to 16 years’ jail and 15 years and three months’ jail respectively on Oct 21.

Parents jailed over fatal abuse of 8-month-old son

The baby’s father, Neo Jia Ming, was sentenced to 16 years’ jail on Oct 21.
The baby’s father, Neo Jia Ming, was sentenced to 16 years’ jail on Oct 21.

Hiring is just the first step. Can Singapore keep workers with disabilities in their jobs?

United Overseas Bank (UOB) began hiring persons with disabilities in 2013, including at their Scan Hub, where documents are digitised and archived.
United Overseas Bank (UOB) began hiring persons with disabilities in 2013, including at their Scan Hub, where documents are digitised and archived.

New committee set up by SG Enable to review quality of training for persons with disabilities

Students from Grace Orchard School learning how to prepare waffles at the Inclusive Lifelong Learning Festival 2026.
Students from Grace Orchard School learning how to prepare waffles at the Inclusive Lifelong Learning Festival 2026.

‘Wish Papa was here’: The pain of long-distance parenting for S’pore’s foreign workers

Sayeed Md Abu, a migrant worker who joined the I.C.A.N. Fathering Workshop, with photos of his family. He has two daughters aged 6 and 10.
Sayeed Md Abu, a migrant worker who joined the I.C.A.N. Fathering Workshop, with photos of his family. He has two daughters aged 6 and 10.

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