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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.

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1 in 5 people in S’pore volunteered in 2025, those with social ties did so more often: Study

*EMBARGO UNTIL 3PM* Minister of State for Culture, Community and Youth and Manpower Dinesh Vasu Dash (right) petting an assistance dog while interacting with Ms Cassandra Chiu (left), 47, executive director of K9Assistance, while touring the State of Play exhibits at the City of Good Forum on March 31, 2026. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO
*EMBARGO UNTIL 3PM* Minister of State for Culture, Community and Youth and Manpower Dinesh Vasu Dash (right) petting an assistance dog while interacting with Ms Cassandra Chiu (left), 47, executive director of K9Assistance, while touring the State of Play exhibits at the City of Good Forum on March 31, 2026. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO

News website Rice Media acquired by social media agency

Rice Media's office in Chinatown. It announced in a statement that it had been acquired by local social media content agency Hustle Studios.
Rice Media's office in Chinatown. It announced in a statement that it had been acquired by local social media content agency Hustle Studios.

Late doctor’s $2m donation kick-starts Methodist Welfare Services’ first endowment fund

Dr Ong Yong Wan, the founding head of haematology at Singapore General Hospital who died in July 2025, planned to give about $20 million of her estate to charitable causes and her relatives.
Dr Ong Yong Wan, the founding head of haematology at Singapore General Hospital who died in July 2025, planned to give about $20 million of her estate to charitable causes and her relatives.

New disability task force to focus on easing anxiety over life transitions: Goh Pei Ming

Minister of State for Social and Family Development Goh Pei Ming (right) joins students of MINDS Woodlands Gardens School for part of a storytelling session on March 25.
Minister of State for Social and Family Development Goh Pei Ming (right) joins students of MINDS Woodlands Gardens School for part of a storytelling session on March 25.

Migrant workers hesitate to seek mental health support due to job loss fear, misconceptions: Study

Some respondents were also unaware of mental health services or believed such services would be too expensive, said the study.
Some respondents were also unaware of mental health services or believed such services would be too expensive, said the study.

Youth Courts caseload rises to five-year high amid new approach focused on underlying issues

This was a 50 per cent jump from the 882 cases in 2024, and surpassed the previous five-year high of 1,285 cases in 2021.
This was a 50 per cent jump from the 882 cases in 2024, and surpassed the previous five-year high of 1,285 cases in 2021.

Retiree running charity given first ST Singaporean of the Year international impact award

Mr Robert Kee has, over the years, cared for abandoned kids by setting up children’s homes, and built houses, toilets and water filtration systems in Cambodia and Nepal through his charity.
Mr Robert Kee has, over the years, cared for abandoned kids by setting up children’s homes, and built houses, toilets and water filtration systems in Cambodia and Nepal through his charity.

Doctor who started clinic for people with intellectual disabilities is ST Singaporean of the Year

Determined to tackle gaps she saw in the healthcare system for people with intellectual disabilities, Dr Chen Shiling quit her job at a public hospital in 2013 and founded Happee Hearts Movement a year later.
Determined to tackle gaps she saw in the healthcare system for people with intellectual disabilities, Dr Chen Shiling quit her job at a public hospital in 2013 and founded Happee Hearts Movement a year later.

Han Hui Hui’s children returned to her care with additional safeguards: MSF

Ms Han Hui Hui’s three children were taken to KKH on Feb 15 after “an alleged physical altercation” between Ms Han’s mother-in-law and the children.
Ms Han Hui Hui’s three children were taken to KKH on Feb 15 after “an alleged physical altercation” between Ms Han’s mother-in-law and the children.

Govt to look at easing hurdles for new mothers to rejoin workforce: Chan Chun Sing

Coordinating Minister for Public Services Chan Chun Sing at a fireside chat moderated by American Chamber of Commerce in Singapore chief executive Lei Hsien-Hsien on March 13.
Coordinating Minister for Public Services Chan Chun Sing at a fireside chat moderated by American Chamber of Commerce in Singapore chief executive Lei Hsien-Hsien on March 13.

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