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Nadine Chua

Nadine started out as a journalist at The New Paper before moving to the crime desk at The Straits Times in 2021. Her reporting covers areas ranging from social issues and the scam scourge in Singapore to the country’s largest money laundering scandal. One of her scoops on that $3 billion money laundering case was ST’s Story of the Year in 2023. She has also covered high-profile political crime cases, such as former transport minister S. Iswaran’s graft probe.

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Man who sold real Rolex thinking it was fake: Why was he jailed when victim suffered no losses?

Italian national Singh Deepak tried to cheat a retailer by exchanging his purportedly counterfeit watch (right) with three genuine Rolex watches (left).
Italian national Singh Deepak tried to cheat a retailer by exchanging his purportedly counterfeit watch (right) with three genuine Rolex watches (left).

Avoidable deaths, excuses, selfish behaviour: Why Singapore’s road culture needs to change

Traffic deaths hit a 10-year-high in 2025, with 149 killed, compared to 141 deaths in 2016. Most of the accidents could have been avoided.
Traffic deaths hit a 10-year-high in 2025, with 149 killed, compared to 141 deaths in 2016. Most of the accidents could have been avoided.

‘I thought I’d never walk again’: Biker crushed between 2 cars in 2021 Tampines drink-driving crash

Motorcyclist Mahmud Azmani Fikri now has a metal rod in his right leg and multiple screws in his neck and shoulders.
Motorcyclist Mahmud Azmani Fikri now has a metal rod in his right leg and multiple screws in his neck and shoulders.

I don’t mind being put out of a job if that means nobody dies on our roads: Traffic Police officer

TP Inspector Mohamed Yazid Mohamed Yusoff believes every accident can be avoided and road users must understand that roads are meant to be shared.
TP Inspector Mohamed Yazid Mohamed Yusoff believes every accident can be avoided and road users must understand that roads are meant to be shared.

I dreaded it when the phone rang as it meant someone had died: Traffic Police fatal accident officer

"I dreaded every time the phone rang because it meant someone had died,” says SSSGT Roizman Bin Mohamed Posari.
"I dreaded every time the phone rang because it meant someone had died,” says SSSGT Roizman Bin Mohamed Posari.

Local influencers Xiaxue and Simonboy take their dispute over harassment claims to court

Ms Wendy Cheng and Mr Khung Wei Nan had an online dispute in November 2025 when she criticised his setting up of the Forever Megan Charity.
Ms Wendy Cheng and Mr Khung Wei Nan had an online dispute in November 2025 when she criticised his setting up of the Forever Megan Charity.

Jail for elderly drink driver who hit taxi, grievously injuring cab passenger

On April 16, Tay Kok Khiang pleaded guilty to drink driving and careless driving causing grievous hurt.
On April 16, Tay Kok Khiang pleaded guilty to drink driving and careless driving causing grievous hurt.

Woman allegedly raped twice by two different men in Rochor; one attacker handed 8-year jail sentence

The attack happened in a field located opposite Hotel Mi Rochor at 89 Short Street.
The attack happened in a field located opposite Hotel Mi Rochor at 89 Short Street.

Tiong Bahru pilot to encourage responsible recycling kicks off; blue bins being removed

3-year-old Ethan Bei arrived in a toy car with bottles of water to recycle at Tiong Bahru Community Centre on April 11, 2026, as part of the recycling pilot called Love Tiong Bahru.
3-year-old Ethan Bei arrived in a toy car with bottles of water to recycle at Tiong Bahru Community Centre on April 11, 2026, as part of the recycling pilot called Love Tiong Bahru.

Fatal Chinatown accident: Driver to be charged on April 8 over death of 6-year-old girl

The police were alerted to the accident on Feb 6 at around 11.50am along Spring Street, near Buddha Tooth Relic Temple.
The police were alerted to the accident on Feb 6 at around 11.50am along Spring Street, near Buddha Tooth Relic Temple.

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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.