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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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Court acquits youth with autism and mental condition who assaulted parents

The prosecution had applied for a discharge amounting to an acquittal on the man’s charges and to issue a stern warning to him instead.
The prosecution had applied for a discharge amounting to an acquittal on the man’s charges and to issue a stern warning to him instead.

East Coast Seafood Centre to be redeveloped, says NParks; Jumbo, Long Beach to move out in Sept

The Jumbo Seafood outlet at East Coast Seafood Centre, established in 1987, is the restaurant chain's first.
The Jumbo Seafood outlet at East Coast Seafood Centre, established in 1987, is the restaurant chain's first.

More youth caring for siblings with special needs as support programme doubles in size

Sawako Evelyne Maury (left) is a caregiver to her elder sister Ayano Justine Maury (right), who has autism spectrum disorder and global developmental delay.
Sawako Evelyne Maury (left) is a caregiver to her elder sister Ayano Justine Maury (right), who has autism spectrum disorder and global developmental delay.

Who steps in when parents suddenly fall ill? Discuss caregiving plans early, say experts

Conversations about caregiving can be sensitive and fraught with tension.
Conversations about caregiving can be sensitive and fraught with tension.

NTU student who cared for late dad with dementia halts studies to look after mum with brain tumour

Caregiving is not a burden forced upon him, but a conscious choice, said Samuel Chew, holding his mother with one hand and his late father's photo in another.
Caregiving is not a burden forced upon him, but a conscious choice, said Samuel Chew, holding his mother with one hand and his late father's photo in another.

More using Singlish in their daily lives, including at work

The researchers noted that attitudes towards Singlish have changed over the years, with wider acceptance in society and public communication.
The researchers noted that attitudes towards Singlish have changed over the years, with wider acceptance in society and public communication.

NUS Medicine, non-profit population group to work on report on fertility, parenthood

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Generic photo of a family at Mandai Wildlife Reserve on Feb 27, 2026.
Can use for stories on family life, cost of living, leisure, retail  weekend crowds, parenting, urban liveability, children, childcare, parents, Singapore zoo, mandai zoo
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Generic photo of a family at Mandai Wildlife Reserve on Feb 27, 2026.
Can use for stories on family life, cost of living, leisure, retail  weekend crowds, parenting, urban liveability, children, childcare, parents, Singapore zoo, mandai zoo

Why Singapore’s first inclusive pre-school slashed its fees by 50% despite losses

Ten years after Kindle Garden was founded in 2016, AWWA's chief executive J.R. Karthikeyan is convinced the inclusive pre-school model works.
Ten years after Kindle Garden was founded in 2016, AWWA's chief executive J.R. Karthikeyan is convinced the inclusive pre-school model works.

Dream ‘shattered’: Charity walk by SOS, SPD highlights disability, mental health struggles

SPD chief executive officer Abhimanyau Pal speaking at the launch of SparkAbility 2026: A Walk for Change on May 6.
SPD chief executive officer Abhimanyau Pal speaking at the launch of SparkAbility 2026: A Walk for Change on May 6.

About 90 employers penalised every year for not giving domestic workers mandatory day off: MOM

Manpower Minister Tan See Leng said the “vast majority of employers” comply with the mandatory rest day.
Manpower Minister Tan See Leng said the “vast majority of employers” comply with the mandatory rest day.

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