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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Over 10 months’ jail for man who misappropriated more than $78,000 in temple donations

Chua Soon Huat used the money to fund his personal expenses, including his Grab car rental and multiple visits to a masseuse.

Landlord charged over allowing premises to be used by unlicensed massage parlour

This illegal arrangement was uncovered when police did enforcement checks in the area on Oct 30, 2025.

Coroner’s inquiry into Sengkang deaths: Daughter weighed only 24kg and likely died of starvation

The bodies were discovered at 1.35pm on Oct 6 in a flat on the eighth floor of Block 324D Sengkang East Way.

First motorist convicted of driving under influence of Kpods given over 6 years’ jail and caning

Tung Jun Yu was sentenced to five years and 18 months’ jail and given 10 strokes of the cane on March 31.

Jail for former Gojek driver who molested drunken 16-year-old female passenger

Daniel Ong Soo Eng was found to have taken photos of an intoxicated 16-year-old female passenger in a partially undressed state.

Jail for financial adviser who forged subordinates’ signatures to sell policies for more commission

Goo Tze Ling was sentenced to eight months’ jail on March 30 after pleading guilty to four charges, including two counts of forgery.

Singapore’s riot police get upgraded water cannon vehicle after 20 years

The Riot Control System Tactical Strike Vehicle (left) and the new-generation water cannon vehicle have been added to the Special Operations Command police officers’ fleet.

Two motorcyclists taken to hospital after accident with car in Clarke Quay

The car driver, a 40-year-old man, is assisting with investigations.

Coroner’s inquiry: Death of Indian singer Zubeen Garg in Singapore ruled an accidental drowning

Indian singer Zubeen Garg had consumed alcohol and refused a life vest before jumping off a yacht on Sept 19, 2025.

Teens seeking friends but finding predators: Hidden risks of Telegram’s dating platform Leomatch

There are more than 14 million monthly users on Leomatch, based on Telegram data.

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