Ian Cheng

Correspondent

Ian is a correspondent at The Straits Times. He has worked in the news business since 2015 – cutting his teeth at breaking news desks at both ST and CNA Digital – and specialises in digital journalism. He is a strong advocate for animal welfare and mental health issues and is also constantly on the lookout for stories on human tenacity. Got a story on geek culture? He’s your guy too.

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Tourist mauled by snow leopard at popular Xinjiang ski destination; authorities step up patrols

According to media reports, the tourist had severe facial injuries, and could suffer disfigurement.

PAP sec-gen Lawrence Wong congratulates Vietnam’s To Lam on reappointment as head of ruling party

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong (right) meeting Vietnam’s leader To Lam at Parliament House on March 12, 2025.

How an 85-year-old grandma from China built a hobby, brick by Lego brick, in Canada

Yushu Zhao, a Chinese grandmother living in Alberta, Canada, began her journey into the world of Lego at the age of 85.

52 people linked to fraudulent SIM card registration under probe

The suspects allegedly purchased SIM cards in bulk and were offered between $15 and $20 per registered card.

New limit of 10 postpaid SIM cards per customer across all telcos to kick in on Feb 28

The move is part of the latest anti-scam measures put in place to protect the public against scams.

MP Shawn Loh aware of neighbour dispute in Boon Keng, monitoring issue with agencies

Jalan Besar GRC MP Shawn Loh said he is aware of an ongoing dispute between neighbours at 22 Boon Keng Road

Australian coroner refers Filipino worker’s death to police after employer’s ‘deplorable’ conduct

Jerwin Royupa, 21, voluntarily exited a moving vehicle after his employer threatened to take him to the airport or police. He died from his injuries.

88 arrested in islandwide CNB raid; drugs found in children’s bedroom

(Left) Drugs and drug paraphernalia found in the children’s bedroom of a residential unit in Edgedale Plains on Jan 12 and a suspected drug offender arrested during the island-wide drug operation.

NParks studying sterilising otters as part of long-term population control measures

Smooth-coated otters outside Singapore Flyer on Jan 13, 2025.

Lego-Pokemon tie-up featuring 5 characters on sale from Feb 27, but toys not coming to Singapore

The face of the Pokemon franchise, Pikachu, will be represented in a 2,050-piece set featuring a black lightning rod shaped base, as well as a Poke Ball at US$199.99 (S$257)

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