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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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Shorter rides for over 10,000 commuters as new Circle Line stations close the loop

The new stations close the loop of the Circle Line, which first began operations in 2009, and after more than 30 years in the making.
The new stations close the loop of the Circle Line, which first began operations in 2009, and after more than 30 years in the making.

New police Cyber Command to target scammers, cybercriminals, before they reach victims in S’pore

SAC Justin Wong, Commander Cyber Command and CP How Kwang Hwee, Commissioner of Police, unveiling a plaque at Cyber Command Inauguration Ceremony, at the Police Cantonment Complex on July 3.
SAC Justin Wong, Commander Cyber Command and CP How Kwang Hwee, Commissioner of Police, unveiling a plaque at Cyber Command Inauguration Ceremony, at the Police Cantonment Complex on July 3.

LC Nursing Home founder Chia Yang Pong struck off medical register in 2004

MOH said on June 29 it will revoke the licence of LC Nursing Home on Nov 23, after finding serious and systemic lapses in care and safety.
MOH said on June 29 it will revoke the licence of LC Nursing Home on Nov 23, after finding serious and systemic lapses in care and safety.

Over 80 companies with 400 vacancies step forward to help unpaid workers: Ng Chee Meng

Migrant workers from KPA Engineering entering the MOM Services Centre in Bendemeer on June 22.
Migrant workers from KPA Engineering entering the MOM Services Centre in Bendemeer on June 22.

Unpaid workers: KPA Engineering showed signs of financial woes since 2023, still owes DBS money

Migrant workers affected by the alleged unpaid wages involving KPA Engineering and SK Industries at Tuas View Dormitory on June 24.
Migrant workers affected by the alleged unpaid wages involving KPA Engineering and SK Industries at Tuas View Dormitory on June 24.

Workers from third firm claim unpaid wages; all three firms share a director who has left S’pore

NTUC Secretary-General Ng Chee Meng (centre, in red) and Minister of State for the Ministry of Manpower Dinesh Vasu Dash (left, in blue) speaking to the migrant workers affected by the alleged unpaid wages involving KPA Engineering and SK Industries at Tuas View Dormitory on June 24.
NTUC Secretary-General Ng Chee Meng (centre, in red) and Minister of State for the Ministry of Manpower Dinesh Vasu Dash (left, in blue) speaking to the migrant workers affected by the alleged unpaid wages involving KPA Engineering and SK Industries at Tuas View Dormitory on June 24.

Number of workers with claims of unpaid wages linked to air-con firm climbs to 400

Workers from air-con services company KPA Engineering in a lorry near the MOM Services Centre in Bendemeer on June 23.
Workers from air-con services company KPA Engineering in a lorry near the MOM Services Centre in Bendemeer on June 23.

New SCDF Marine Division HQ opens to advance coordination, air and sea drone capabilities

Second Minister for Home Affairs Edwin Tong trying his hand at an unmanned surface vessel control during a tour of the new SCDF Marine Division Headquarters on June 19.
Second Minister for Home Affairs Edwin Tong trying his hand at an unmanned surface vessel control during a tour of the new SCDF Marine Division Headquarters on June 19.

LTA warns against practice of keeping seat belts slack with clips and other devices

ST learnt that some drivers are using binders, makeshift knots and even food clips to keep their seat belts loose.
ST learnt that some drivers are using binders, makeshift knots and even food clips to keep their seat belts loose.

Tanjong Katong sinkhole incident: PUB, Surbana Jurong Consultants given conditional warnings

The sinkhole formed after a failure at a nearby worksite, causing a car and its driver to fall into it on July 26, 2025.
The sinkhole formed after a failure at a nearby worksite, causing a car and its driver to fall into it on July 26, 2025.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.