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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Grab, ComfortDelGro Taxi to raise platform fees from Jan 1

Grab passengers will pay $1.20, up from the current 90 cents while ComfortDelGro will increase the range of its platform fees to $1-$1.30.

Broadway hit Beetlejuice The Musical cancels 2026 Singapore run, leaving fans ‘devastated’

Eight-time Tony Award-nominated Beetlejuice The Musical has been abruptly cancelled less than a month before its run was due to begin at the Esplanade Theatre in January.

Taipei knife attack: 57-year-old who tried to stop attacker died from wound that pierced heart

The Dec 19 Taipei knife attack left three people dead and at least 11 injured.

Teen arrested for suspected armed robbery with karambit knife in Jurong West

The police seized a mobile phone, gold ring, and a karambit as case exhibits.

NParks investigating S’pore influencer over dog abuse allegations

In a video posted on her now-deleted Instagram account, Ms Ng, who goes by mermaid.sg on TikTok and Instagram, can be heard berating the dog for drinking peach tea.

Stay vigilant against scams ahead of new Pokemon card set launch in January: Police

The Mega Evolution – Ascended Heroes set from the popular card game is scheduled for release on Jan 30, 2026.

Death of Indian singer Zubeen Garg: Police say investigations still ongoing, no foul play suspected

TOPSHOT - Fans throng during the cremation of Indian musician Zubeen Garg, on the outskirts of Guwahati on September 23, 2025. Zubeen Garg, 52, died by drowning in Singapore last week, triggering a massive outpouring of grief among his millions of fans in Assam, where he enjoyed a cult-like status. Tens of thousands of mourners thronged the streets of India's northeastern Assam state on September 23 to bid farewell to a flamboyant artiste, celebrated as much for his music as for his irreverent persona. (Photo by Biju BORO / AFP)

Singapore community in Hong Kong raises over $304,000 to support victims of Tai Po fire

The Singapore community in Hong Kong said it was deeply saddened by the tragedy, expressing condolences to families who lost their loved ones in the fire.

Singapore police step up patrols in certain areas following Sydney’s Bondi Beach shooting

Police officers from the Special Operations Command (SOC) patrolling at the SGX Centre 1, along Shenton Way, on Sep 17, 2025.

Police warn public against concert ticket scams ahead of Super Junior, Seventeen K-pop shows

Screenshots of fraudulent concert ticket listings on X and Xiaohongshu.

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