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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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People with disabilities shine at NDP 2026 amid largest civilian participation in over a decade

Members of the Singapore Disability Sports Council’s 21-strong contingent on stage with the other parade contingents on Aug 9.
Members of the Singapore Disability Sports Council’s 21-strong contingent on stage with the other parade contingents on Aug 9.

Over 500 young S’poreans apply for co-living rooms; scheme five times oversubscribed

The independent living initiative offers over 100 rooms at 30 percent discount across three co-living properties, such as (pictured) at Coliwoo Boon Lay.
The independent living initiative offers over 100 rooms at 30 percent discount across three co-living properties, such as (pictured) at Coliwoo Boon Lay.

Clinic for people with disabilities to open in Khatib polyclinic by end-2026

Dominique Phang and her patient Archanaa, who has autism and intellectual disability. She interacts with items from a sensory kit during a consultation session at Ang Mo Kio polyclinic.
Dominique Phang and her patient Archanaa, who has autism and intellectual disability. She interacts with items from a sensory kit during a consultation session at Ang Mo Kio polyclinic.

More young S’poreans under 35 want to live independently. Will a new co-living initiative help?

Kaelen Ong moved out of her family home to a rented room in a condominium in 2024, when she was just 24 years old.
Kaelen Ong moved out of her family home to a rented room in a condominium in 2024, when she was just 24 years old.

Marching towards inclusion: How S’pore’s contingent of persons with disabilities train for NDP 2026

Lim Lee Lee (second from left, waving) and her guide dog, Hesta, together with Keith Pah and his grandmother, Tan Kim Choo, and others in the National Day Parade’s people with disabilities contingent, which has 21 members.
Lim Lee Lee (second from left, waving) and her guide dog, Hesta, together with Keith Pah and his grandmother, Tan Kim Choo, and others in the National Day Parade’s people with disabilities contingent, which has 21 members.

More social infrastructure needed to help youth amid ‘friendship recession’, say experts

When friends of the same age move into different life stages, maintaining that connection or finding new communities takes extra time and effort, says Sustainability professional Attiya Ashraf Ali.
When friends of the same age move into different life stages, maintaining that connection or finding new communities takes extra time and effort, says Sustainability professional Attiya Ashraf Ali.

From ladder to maze: S’pore youth are facing less predictable paths to adulthood, says panel

(From left) The Straits Times’ senior audience growth specialist Elizabeth Law, Singapore Management University’s associate director of impact Chew Han Ei, National Youth Council’s chief executive David Chua, Wavesparks chief executive Lim Ee Ling, sustainability professional Attiya Ashraf Ali and executive director of Impart Narasimman Tivasiha Mani at the In Perspective roundtable on youth on July 14.
(From left) The Straits Times’ senior audience growth specialist Elizabeth Law, Singapore Management University’s associate director of impact Chew Han Ei, National Youth Council’s chief executive David Chua, Wavesparks chief executive Lim Ee Ling, sustainability professional Attiya Ashraf Ali and executive director of Impart Narasimman Tivasiha Mani at the In Perspective roundtable on youth on July 14.

Three social service agencies team up to boost technology with $3.9m support from Lien Foundation

(First row, from left to right) Mr Fareez Fahmy, Chief Executive Officer of Allkin Singapore, Mr Christian Chao, Chief Executive Officer of Care Corner Singapore and Mr Arthur Ling, Chief Executive of Fei Yue Community Service.
(First row, from left to right) Mr Fareez Fahmy, Chief Executive Officer of Allkin Singapore, Mr Christian Chao, Chief Executive Officer of Care Corner Singapore and Mr Arthur Ling, Chief Executive of Fei Yue Community Service.

Youth worry about jobs, costs and missing out; David Neo says new plan aims to address concerns

Acting Minister for Culture, Community and Youth David Neo said the SG Youth Plan is a “concrete plan of action” which acknowledges Singaporean youth’s anxieties and hopes.
Acting Minister for Culture, Community and Youth David Neo said the SG Youth Plan is a “concrete plan of action” which acknowledges Singaporean youth’s anxieties and hopes.

S’pore youth can rent co-living rooms with 30% discount under new independent living initiative

Coliwoo is offering 70 rooms at Boon Lay with monthly rents starting at $1,950 excluding utility bills.
Coliwoo is offering 70 rooms at Boon Lay with monthly rents starting at $1,950 excluding utility bills.

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