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Lim Ruey Yan

Ruey Yan is an executive translator at The Straits Times’ Life desk, where he covers trending news. Before joining Life, he was a bilingual journalist with the foreign desk for almost two decades.

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Singer Li Ya-ping, 75, reveals dementia symptoms in rare public appearance

Li Ya-ping (left) attended the variety show Super Lucky with her daughter-in-law Chang Yuan-rou.
Li Ya-ping (left) attended the variety show Super Lucky with her daughter-in-law Chang Yuan-rou.

Host Allan Wu’s son commissioned as SAF officer, named best in physical training

Allan Wu shared a photo taken with his son Jonas at the 19-year-old's officer commissioning parade.
Allan Wu shared a photo taken with his son Jonas at the 19-year-old's officer commissioning parade.

K-pop star Psy’s office searched and phone seized by police over alleged illegal prescriptions

South Korean singer Psy is under police investigation for for alleged violations of the Medical Service Act.
South Korean singer Psy is under police investigation for for alleged violations of the Medical Service Act.

Singer Yu Tian, 77, said he had his entire prostate removed due to cancer

Yu Tian also disclosed that he underwent cataract surgery almost a year ago to replace his eye’s lens.
Yu Tian also disclosed that he underwent cataract surgery almost a year ago to replace his eye’s lens.

Veteran Singapore singer Ling Xiao dies aged 75

The singer, whose real name is Mr Tan Choon Huat, suffered a stroke in 2022.
The singer, whose real name is Mr Tan Choon Huat, suffered a stroke in 2022.

Girl group Katseye named TikTok’s Global Artiste of the Year, beating Taylor Swift and Enhypen

(From left) Katseye embers Sophia, Guest, Manon, Daniela, Megan and Yoonchae on the red carpet of the NRJ Music Awards ceremony in Cannes on Oct 31.
(From left) Katseye embers Sophia, Guest, Manon, Daniela, Megan and Yoonchae on the red carpet of the NRJ Music Awards ceremony in Cannes on Oct 31.

KPop Demon Hunters named Time magazine’s 2025 Breakthrough of the Year

The fictional K-pop girl group Huntrix in Netflix film KPop Demon Hunters
The fictional K-pop girl group Huntrix in Netflix film KPop Demon Hunters

Actress Zoe Tay, who is holidaying in Hokkaido, says she’s fine after Japan earthquake

Local actress Zoe Tay is on vacation in Hokkaido and took to social media on Dec 9 to assure her fans that she is fine.
Local actress Zoe Tay is on vacation in Hokkaido and took to social media on Dec 9 to assure her fans that she is fine.

Actor Leon Jay Williams diagnosed with Stage 2 thyroid cancer

Leon Jay Williams said the diagnosis came so suddenly he had little time to process it.
Leon Jay Williams said the diagnosis came so suddenly he had little time to process it.

Singer Eric Chou back in Singapore for two-night concert in April

Eric Chou is known for hit songs such as The Distance Of Love, How Have You Been? and Unbreakable Love.
Eric Chou is known for hit songs such as The Distance Of Love, How Have You Been? and Unbreakable Love.

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