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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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Pokemon fun run coming to Singapore in November as part of 30th anniversary celebrations

The Pokemon Run 30 event will be held at The Kallang on Nov 7 and 8, with other editions in Kuala Lumpur, Taipei, Manila, Bangkok, Jakarta and Hong Kong.
The Pokemon Run 30 event will be held at The Kallang on Nov 7 and 8, with other editions in Kuala Lumpur, Taipei, Manila, Bangkok, Jakarta and Hong Kong.

PDPC investigating potential data breach involving PCF Sparkletots pupil information

The school’s management notified parents and guardians of the potential breach in a letter dated June 1, seen by The Straits Times.
The school’s management notified parents and guardians of the potential breach in a letter dated June 1, seen by The Straits Times.

DBS announces new app feature to turn Android phones into contactless payment terminals

Merchants can access the new feature through the DBS MAX app.
Merchants can access the new feature through the DBS MAX app.

8 heavy vehicle drivers to be charged over speeding offences

Traffic police have investigated and taken enforcement action against owners of 67 vehicles for speed limiter-related offences since Jan 1.
Traffic police have investigated and taken enforcement action against owners of 67 vehicles for speed limiter-related offences since Jan 1.

Looking for BTS concert tickets? Police warn public against scams ahead of group’s December shows

Following a years-long hiatus prompted by mandatory military service, the seven-member BTS – widely regarded as the world’s biggest boy band – kicked off their world tour on April 9, 2026.
Following a years-long hiatus prompted by mandatory military service, the seven-member BTS – widely regarded as the world’s biggest boy band – kicked off their world tour on April 9, 2026.

‘It was the right thing to do’: SBS bus driver finds and returns diamond ring worth $35,000

Mr Teo had discovered the ring near the rear door of his bus while conducting a routine inspection at the end of his shift.
Mr Teo had discovered the ring near the rear door of his bus while conducting a routine inspection at the end of his shift.

Near and dear: Why one couple’s void deck wedding hit all the right spots

Mr Goo Kok Hwa and his bride, Ms Tina Lee held their wedding at the void deck of a Gangsa Road Housing Board block on May 23, 2026.
Mr Goo Kok Hwa and his bride, Ms Tina Lee held their wedding at the void deck of a Gangsa Road Housing Board block on May 23, 2026.

Segar LRT death: LTA probe ongoing, improvements to safety to be made ‘as needed’

Staff inspecting the train tracks at Segar LRT station on May 18, after a man fell onto the tracks and died.
Staff inspecting the train tracks at Segar LRT station on May 18, after a man fell onto the tracks and died.

Over 130 arrested in Singapore in crackdown on transnational scams linked to $963m in losses

The multi-national operation was carried out in partnership with law enforcement agencies from Hong Kong, South Korea, Malaysia, the Maldives, Thailand, Macao, Indonesia, Brunei and Canada.
The multi-national operation was carried out in partnership with law enforcement agencies from Hong Kong, South Korea, Malaysia, the Maldives, Thailand, Macao, Indonesia, Brunei and Canada.

HSA warns public against consuming herbal remedy containing potent steroid

Huang Niu Mu Zhong Feng Qing Cao Yao is touted as a herbal remedy for skin conditions, breathing difficulties, high blood pressure, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, liver and kidney diseases.
Huang Niu Mu Zhong Feng Qing Cao Yao is touted as a herbal remedy for skin conditions, breathing difficulties, high blood pressure, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, liver and kidney diseases.

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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.