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Ian Cheng

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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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SBS Transit bus catches fire on PIE; no injuries reported

An SBS Transit bus engulfed in flames on the PIE on Feb 13.
An SBS Transit bus engulfed in flames on the PIE on Feb 13.

Budget 2026: How to get live updates on PM Lawrence Wong’s speech

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong is expected to address issues close to the hearts of Singaporeans, including cost pressures and the impact of technology.
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong is expected to address issues close to the hearts of Singaporeans, including cost pressures and the impact of technology.

Singtel-owned Optus outage in Australia: 35,000 customers still affected, advised to restart phones

Public news service ABC said that 220,000 Optus customers were initially affected by the outage earlier on Feb 9.
Public news service ABC said that 220,000 Optus customers were initially affected by the outage earlier on Feb 9.

NParks looking into allegations of man cutting community cat’s fur, whiskers in Tanjong Pagar

The community cat had patches of fur cut from his body and his left cheek, according to his regular caretaker.
The community cat had patches of fur cut from his body and his left cheek, according to his regular caretaker.

Move over, Ghibli – caricatures are the next ChatGPT trend

Caricatures generated by ChatGPT with the trending prompt, except the individuals in them are not real people.
Caricatures generated by ChatGPT with the trending prompt, except the individuals in them are not real people.

RedMart launches fast delivery service in south-central, western Singapore

RedMart said it plans to expand the RedMart Now service to other parts of the island.
RedMart said it plans to expand the RedMart Now service to other parts of the island.

Singapore to raise entry permit fees for foreign-registered vehicles from 2027

The annual 10 free VEP days and the free VEP hours on weekdays will also be removed.
The annual 10 free VEP days and the free VEP hours on weekdays will also be removed.

New CPF safety switch, trusted contact notification service rolled out to curb scams

The new CPF Safety Switch and Trusted Contact notification service are aimed at helping to safeguard CPF members' savings.
The new CPF Safety Switch and Trusted Contact notification service are aimed at helping to safeguard CPF members' savings.

FairPrice supermarkets to extend opening hours for Chinese New Year

On Feb 17, the first day of Chinese New Year, 156 out of 168 FairPrice stores islandwide will remain open.
On Feb 17, the first day of Chinese New Year, 156 out of 168 FairPrice stores islandwide will remain open.

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

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