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David Sun

Crime Correspondent

David did six internships with Singapore Press Holdings from 2011 to 2017 before joining The New Paper in 2018 and moving to The Straits Times in 2021. As a crime correspondent, he is drawn to stories involving social harm, injustice, death, violence, sex, corruption, scams and fraud. He won the Young Journalist of the Year award in 2018 and was nominated for Journalist of the Year in 2019 and 2023. His background in criminology and interest in sleuthing also led to him taking up a licence as a private investigator.

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Architect Liu Thai Ker, Singapore’s first master planner, dies at 87

Dr Liu Thai Ker would have turned 88 in February.
Dr Liu Thai Ker would have turned 88 in February.

New lab in Changi cuts pandemic testing time by a third, improves cargo testing capacity tenfold

A new HTX lab located in the Changi Airfreight Centre was built and launched on Jan 16.
A new HTX lab located in the Changi Airfreight Centre was built and launched on Jan 16.

Only 1 suspect found in 12 hit-and-run accident cases caused by cyclists, AMD users since 2023

AMDs include bicycles and personal mobility aids and are governed under the Active Mobility Act, which came into force in May 2018.
AMDs include bicycles and personal mobility aids and are governed under the Active Mobility Act, which came into force in May 2018.

Police to apply to distribute $1.5m in seized assets to claimants in Genneva gold scam: Shanmugam

Genneva, a Singapore-registered investment firm, had sold gold bars under a buyback scheme between 2008 and 2012.
Genneva, a Singapore-registered investment firm, had sold gold bars under a buyback scheme between 2008 and 2012.

Some 1,200 people, 50 companies have bank, telco and Singpass access restricted over scams

Minister for Home Affairs K. Shanmugam said those under investigation will be subject to the restrictions until their case outcome is determined.
Minister for Home Affairs K. Shanmugam said those under investigation will be subject to the restrictions until their case outcome is determined.

Over 70% of residential AMD fires between 2022 and 2025 involved uncertified, modified devices

Aftermath of the interior of the 106 Jalan Bukit Merah unit damaged by the fire, taken on Aug 14, 2025.
Aftermath of the interior of the 106 Jalan Bukit Merah unit damaged by the fire, taken on Aug 14, 2025.

Action to be taken against owners of 141 lorries who did not install speed limiters by Jan 1

Speed limiters prevent speeding violations and reduce the risk of accidents, among other benefits.
Speed limiters prevent speeding violations and reduce the risk of accidents, among other benefits.

Singapore welcomes 2026 with dazzling fireworks, heartland cheer

Crowds welcoming the new year during the fireworks display in Marina Bay on Jan 1, 2026.
Crowds welcoming the new year during the fireworks display in Marina Bay on Jan 1, 2026.

Alleged scam caller in Cambodia-based, Singaporean-run syndicate charged

Eugene Goh was handed one charge under the Organised Crime Act for his role in the syndicate believed to be behind at least 438 scam cases in which victims lost over $41 million.
Eugene Goh was handed one charge under the Organised Crime Act for his role in the syndicate believed to be behind at least 438 scam cases in which victims lost over $41 million.

6 years’ jail for 80-year-old who was on the run for 33 years after fatally stabbing debtor in 1990

Ng Kwang Keng, 80, had been on the run for 33 years after he fatally stabbed a debtor in 1990.
Ng Kwang Keng, 80, had been on the run for 33 years after he fatally stabbed a debtor in 1990.

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