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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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‘The ground is not ready’: PWDs, caregivers raise concerns over finding jobs and staying employed

Cindy Soh learnt about SG Enable in her last year at Republic Polytechnic. She found her first job as a media intern through the national agency.
Cindy Soh learnt about SG Enable in her last year at Republic Polytechnic. She found her first job as a media intern through the national agency.

About 15,000 Primary 5 pupils catch first National Education show

(From right) P5 Hougang Primary School pupils Fahirah Mohammed Shajahan, Amber Zarafyna Abdul Hakim, Yasmin Nadhirah Muhammad Ishaq at the National Education Show 1 at the National Stadium on July 11.
(From right) P5 Hougang Primary School pupils Fahirah Mohammed Shajahan, Amber Zarafyna Abdul Hakim, Yasmin Nadhirah Muhammad Ishaq at the National Education Show 1 at the National Stadium on July 11.

After years of caring for their ill parents, they quit their jobs to care for other caregivers

After a chat during their reservist stint, Adrian Tan (left) and Greg Tan decided to set up SG Assist in 2017 to advocate for fellow caregivers.
After a chat during their reservist stint, Adrian Tan (left) and Greg Tan decided to set up SG Assist in 2017 to advocate for fellow caregivers.

MSF to spend $15m on new tech solutions like using AI to analyse at-risk families

Minister for Social and Family Development Masagos Zulkifli said that one of the ministry’s goals is to use data to identify those at risk and reach families earlier.
Minister for Social and Family Development Masagos Zulkifli said that one of the ministry’s goals is to use data to identify those at risk and reach families earlier.

How Singapore’s population has evolved in 5 years

More S’pore residents have no religion in 2025 than in 2020

The number of people with no religious affiliation grew from 20 per cent in 2020 to 23.9 per cent in 2025.
The number of people with no religious affiliation grew from 20 per cent in 2020 to 23.9 per cent in 2025.

NDP 2026 to feature first-ever persons with disabilities contingent

(From left) NDP parade commander, Military Expert 6 Caleb Chia, NDP parade and ceremony committee chairman Colonel Anthony Lau, the Singapore Disability Sports Council’s contingent commander Yap Qian Yin, NTUC contingent member Siti Radziah Zainal Abidin, and her son Ari Wafiy Muhammad Mahfudz, who will join the National Cadet Corps (Sea) contingent.
(From left) NDP parade commander, Military Expert 6 Caleb Chia, NDP parade and ceremony committee chairman Colonel Anthony Lau, the Singapore Disability Sports Council’s contingent commander Yap Qian Yin, NTUC contingent member Siti Radziah Zainal Abidin, and her son Ari Wafiy Muhammad Mahfudz, who will join the National Cadet Corps (Sea) contingent.

NTUC finds 150 job openings for workers left unpaid, trying to ensure that all 400 are matched

NTUC Secretary-General Ng Chee Meng (left) and Minister of State for the Ministry of Manpower Dinesh Vasu Dash speaking to the migrant workers affected by the alleged unpaid wages involving KPA Engineering and SK Industries at Tuas View Dormitory on June 24.
NTUC Secretary-General Ng Chee Meng (left) and Minister of State for the Ministry of Manpower Dinesh Vasu Dash speaking to the migrant workers affected by the alleged unpaid wages involving KPA Engineering and SK Industries at Tuas View Dormitory on June 24.

Over 370 domestic helpers trained in caregiving pilot programme, including dementia care

Domestic workers dress up to have a picture taken at a Photo Booth during the May Day Domestic Employees Celebration held at Resorts World Convention Centre on June 21.
Domestic workers dress up to have a picture taken at a Photo Booth during the May Day Domestic Employees Celebration held at Resorts World Convention Centre on June 21.

‘I don’t want anyone to look down on Dad’: A son’s tribute to his special father

Karthigeyan (left) and and Shanger Pannerchelvam (right) are not only sons, but also protectors of their father, D. Pannerchelvam, who has intellectual disability. The family celebrated his 67th birthday in June.
Karthigeyan (left) and and Shanger Pannerchelvam (right) are not only sons, but also protectors of their father, D. Pannerchelvam, who has intellectual disability. The family celebrated his 67th birthday in June.

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