Claudia Tan

Claudia joined the Straits Times in 2025 as a reporter on the crime and court desk. She was previously from AsiaOne, where she covered stories related to mental health and social issues.

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Myanmar teen who lost immigration pass over Kpod under probe for weapon possession, affray

The teen is the first foreigner here to lose her long-term visit pass over the possession of etomidate vapes.

Interpol seizes record 30,000 living animals from illegal wildlife trade

This was the most animals Operation Thunder – in its ninth run this year – has ever seized.

Launch of vending machines in Punggol Shore brings food, daily essentials closer to residents

The machine at Block 185 Edgefield Plains is among 63 that were recently installed at 12 Vending Hubs in Punggol Shore, offering everyday essentials and food.

MRT service from Bedok to Tampines and Tanah Merah to Expo will resume ahead of schedule on Dec 8

The Land Transport Authority said it has completed comprehensive testing, including safety and ultrasonic checks on the tracks, power supply, and train signalling systems.

More than 7 weeks’ jail for caregiver who assaulted bedridden and non-verbal patient

Joel Goh Ming Xuan was sentenced to 54 days’ jail on Dec 5 after pleading guilty to one charge of voluntarily causing hurt to a vulnerable person.

Singaporean of the Year finalist: Lawyer on mission to advocate for those with invisible disabilities

PY Legal Managing Director, Peggy Yee, said individuals with invisible disabilities are often misunderstood and unable to access justice.

Carousell to step up effort to stop accounts including Singpass-verified ones from being used for scams

MHA said on Nov 21 that police investigations showed that scammers are increasingly using Singpass-verified Carousell accounts to dupe victims.

Man who rushed at Ariana Grande at Universal Studios Singapore sentenced to 9 days’ jail

Event crasher Johnson Wen (in white) committed the offence at Universal Studios Singapore on Nov 13. During the commotion, a protective Cynthia Erivo (in black) forced herself between Ariana Grande (in light blue) and Wen, as security guards quickly nabbed him.

23-year-old charged with murder of older man at Marine Parade condo

Yeo Tze How is accused of murdering Mr Tham Lup Hong at the 13th floor lift lobby of 5000C Marine Parade Road between 12.20pm and 12.45pm on Nov 13.

Jail for man who failed to report girlfriend’s death in 2024 after discovering her body

Muhammad Fayyaz Helmi had pleaded guilty in October to one count each of criminal breach of trust, forgery, and obstructing the course of justice.

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