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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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Ozempic for humans, ‘Meowzempic’ for cats? Pharma companies race towards fluffy new frontiers

 A biopharmaceutical company has begun a pilot study of a weight loss drug for cats with obesity.
 A biopharmaceutical company has begun a pilot study of a weight loss drug for cats with obesity.

Woman arrested in West Coast Way condo after more than $94,900 worth of drugs seized

The drugs seized during the operation included about 7,144g of cannabis.
The drugs seized during the operation included about 7,144g of cannabis.

S’pore charity RLAF launches fund-raising campaign to support recovery, rehabilitation in Gaza

A Palestinian woman cooks amid the rubble of residential buildings destroyed during the war, in Jabalia, northern Gaza Strip, on Dec 31, 2025.
A Palestinian woman cooks amid the rubble of residential buildings destroyed during the war, in Jabalia, northern Gaza Strip, on Dec 31, 2025.

More than 57,000 Malaysians renounced their citizenship for Singapore’s over last 5 years: Report

Travellers at Woodlands Checkpoint on Aug 4, 2025.
Travellers at Woodlands Checkpoint on Aug 4, 2025.

50 sheep go on baa-zarre adventure through German supermarket, before ewe-turning and leaving

A supermarket representative said that the sheep stayed “exclusively in the checkout area of ​​the store”.
A supermarket representative said that the sheep stayed “exclusively in the checkout area of ​​the store”.

New Zealand national travelling from Singapore caught in Auckland airport with 18kg of meth

New Zealand Customs Service estimated that the methamphetamine seized could produce up to 922,500 doses, with a potential street value of NZ$5.53 million (S$4.1 million).
New Zealand Customs Service estimated that the methamphetamine seized could produce up to 922,500 doses, with a potential street value of NZ$5.53 million (S$4.1 million).

Van driver arrested for multiple offences following police chase in Choa Chu Kang

The chase ends with the van having driven onto the pavement and onto a staircase.
The chase ends with the van having driven onto the pavement and onto a staircase.

Four taken to hospital after fire in Sembawang

The fire, which broke out in a unit on the 11th floor, was extinguished by firefighters with a water jet.
The fire, which broke out in a unit on the 11th floor, was extinguished by firefighters with a water jet.

S’pore car-sharing service Shariot pauses vehicle rental services ‘until further notice’

Shariot said in a Facebook post on Dec 31 that the move is “part of an internal business restructuring and service review”.
Shariot said in a Facebook post on Dec 31 that the move is “part of an internal business restructuring and service review”.

New Year 2026 countdowns: Police close access to areas around Marina Bay, Kallang due to crowds

Crowd at Merlion Park ahead of the New Year’s celebration on Dec 31, 2025.
Crowd at Merlion Park ahead of the New Year’s celebration on Dec 31, 2025.

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