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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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Adoption agencies that knowingly bring in children of suspect origin will be taken to task: Goh Pei Ming

Minister of State for Social and Family Development Goh Pei Ming speaking in Parliament on Jan 14.
Minister of State for Social and Family Development Goh Pei Ming speaking in Parliament on Jan 14.

New membership structure for National Council of Social Service among changes to Act

Minister for Social and Family Development Masagos Zulkifli said that social needs have become increasingly complex, and the broader ecosystem supporting social services has expanded.
Minister for Social and Family Development Masagos Zulkifli said that social needs have become increasingly complex, and the broader ecosystem supporting social services has expanded.

Local Qualifying Salary for S’porean workers to be refined in upcoming Budget: Tan See Leng

The LQS was last raised in 2024 from $1,400 to $1,600.
The LQS was last raised in 2024 from $1,400 to $1,600.

New task force reviewing support for special needs, mental health conditions within legal system

The Inclusive Justice Taskforce will examine support within the entire criminal justice process, from investigations to sentencing.
The Inclusive Justice Taskforce will examine support within the entire criminal justice process, from investigations to sentencing.

Men abused by wives fear being seen as culprits: Counsellors on why such cases go under-reported

More men who suffer domestic violence are seeking help, but the trend is likely under-reported.
More men who suffer domestic violence are seeking help, but the trend is likely under-reported.

Concerted global action against scams sees 5 masterminds exposed over last 4 years

Cambodian tycoon Chen Zhi (left) remains at large while Myanmar-based billionaire She Zhijiang was extradited to China in November 2025.
Cambodian tycoon Chen Zhi (left) remains at large while Myanmar-based billionaire She Zhijiang was extradited to China in November 2025.

Collecting your passport and IC takes just 5 minutes with ICA’s new robots

An automated robot retrieving a passport a storage shelf inside the central repository at ICA Services Centre (ISC) on Dec 22.
An automated robot retrieving a passport a storage shelf inside the central repository at ICA Services Centre (ISC) on Dec 22.

Water in some Sin Ming condo units turns brown after pipe leak; PUB investigating

PUB sent a water truck down to the Flame Tree Park condominium for residents to collect drinking water.
PUB sent a water truck down to the Flame Tree Park condominium for residents to collect drinking water.

No happy new year for those hit by war; Singapore should do what it can to help: Shanmugam

Coordinating Minister for National Security and Minister for Home Affairs K Shanmugam speaking at a New Year’s Eve event to pack relief supplies for civilians in Gaza on Dec 31.
Coordinating Minister for National Security and Minister for Home Affairs K Shanmugam speaking at a New Year’s Eve event to pack relief supplies for civilians in Gaza on Dec 31.

Man charged with having 28 Kpods for trafficking purposes at Marsiling Drive home

HSA officers found and seized 33 vapes and pods, 104 bottles of cough syrup, prescription medicines including over 3,500 tablets of diazepam and codeine phosphate.
HSA officers found and seized 33 vapes and pods, 104 bottles of cough syrup, prescription medicines including over 3,500 tablets of diazepam and codeine phosphate.

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