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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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New employment office, job redesign support among new measures to help persons with disabilities

Barista Caleb Lim, 31, who has autism spectrum disorder, serving a customer at the Enabling Village's Art Bar on Oct 2.
Barista Caleb Lim, 31, who has autism spectrum disorder, serving a customer at the Enabling Village's Art Bar on Oct 2.

Over 5,000 turn up as Joo Chiat Road closes to mark World Car-Free Day

This was the first time an area outside the Central Business District (CBD) was off-limits to cars and other vehicles for World Car-Free Day.
This was the first time an area outside the Central Business District (CBD) was off-limits to cars and other vehicles for World Car-Free Day.

Seeing P2 boy with HSA fine for vaping spurred SMU law student to create app for youth to quit habit

(From left) Aaron Tan, Amber Tng, Lee Yi Terng and Joy Liew created the app ClearAir for youth who had been caught vaping and want to quit.
(From left) Aaron Tan, Amber Tng, Lee Yi Terng and Joy Liew created the app ClearAir for youth who had been caught vaping and want to quit.

‘Pure joy’: Singaporean serves free food in heartland every month to bring people together

Photojournalist Ngoh Shian Bang has hosted six Kampung Soup Kitchen gatherings since May, including a pizza party at The Chop Community in Yishun on Sept 19.
Photojournalist Ngoh Shian Bang has hosted six Kampung Soup Kitchen gatherings since May, including a pizza party at The Chop Community in Yishun on Sept 19.

How Megan Khung’s case could have unfolded differently if MSF’s new unit had been in place

Scattered and ultimately missed signals played a part in the tragedy of Megan Khung, who died in 2020 after prolonged abuse at the hands of her mother and her boyfriend.
Scattered and ultimately missed signals played a part in the tragedy of Megan Khung, who died in 2020 after prolonged abuse at the hands of her mother and her boyfriend.

Lower fees, more places in facilities for PWDs among first moves by disability task force

The changes were announced by Senior Minister of State for Social and Family Development Goh Pei Ming (centre), who engaged with clients from the TOUCH Centre for Independent Living on Sept 17.
The changes were announced by Senior Minister of State for Social and Family Development Goh Pei Ming (centre), who engaged with clients from the TOUCH Centre for Independent Living on Sept 17.

Fewer kids of single unwed parents receive maximum government co-matching benefits: MSF

About 30 per cent of children of single unwed parents had reached the maximum CDA co-matching grant limit, compared to about 70 per cent of children from married households.
About 30 per cent of children of single unwed parents had reached the maximum CDA co-matching grant limit, compared to about 70 per cent of children from married households.

New Outward Bound Singapore campus opens on Coney Island with over 70 high-adventure elements

The 12ha campus is OBS’ largest, featuring over 70 high-adventure elements and more than 30 team-based challenges.
The 12ha campus is OBS’ largest, featuring over 70 high-adventure elements and more than 30 team-based challenges.

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.

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