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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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Religious groups in S’pore saddened by recent anti-Semitic incidents, urge all to respect diversity

Multiple religious organisations in Singapore condemned the anti-Semitic acts, and called for the respect of all races and religions.
Multiple religious organisations in Singapore condemned the anti-Semitic acts, and called for the respect of all races and religions.

$3k fine for NUS student who deflated tyres of seven cars in Woodlands

Benjamin Chia Yit Loong arriving at State Courts on Dec 17, 2024. He pleaded guilty to one charge of mischief on Nov 6.
Benjamin Chia Yit Loong arriving at State Courts on Dec 17, 2024. He pleaded guilty to one charge of mischief on Nov 6.

Pritam Singh appeal: Key points from the prosecution and the defence

Leader of the Opposition Pritam Singh (left) arriving at the High Court with defence counsel Andre Jumabhoy on Nov 4.
Leader of the Opposition Pritam Singh (left) arriving at the High Court with defence counsel Andre Jumabhoy on Nov 4.

Murali Pillai rebuts Chee Soon Juan’s claims that PAP policies divide society along racial lines

Senior Minister of State for Law and Transport Murali Pillai said Dr Chee Soon Juan’s comments disregard and distort Singapore’s history.
Senior Minister of State for Law and Transport Murali Pillai said Dr Chee Soon Juan’s comments disregard and distort Singapore’s history.

‘Everything was gone in minutes’: Factory worker recalls seeing spark moments before Eunos fire

Mr Jhantu Ghosh returning to the scene to check on the situation at 1079 Eunos Avenue 7 on Nov 2.
Mr Jhantu Ghosh returning to the scene to check on the situation at 1079 Eunos Avenue 7 on Nov 2.

10 days’ jail for man who went on shoplifting spree at Changi Airport

The offences took place on Sept 2, while Aaron Gary Slater was in transit at Terminal 2 of Changi Airport after flying in from Melbourne.
The offences took place on Sept 2, while Aaron Gary Slater was in transit at Terminal 2 of Changi Airport after flying in from Melbourne.

SEA Games squash gold medallist jailed for drink driving, crashing into car on opposite lane

Vivian Rhamanan pleaded guilty on Oct 31 to drink driving and driving without due care and attention.
Vivian Rhamanan pleaded guilty on Oct 31 to drink driving and driving without due care and attention.

Man charged over allegedly helping scammers collect cash from victims for rewards of $30 to $50

Owen Tan Jian Wei was handed four charges on Oct 31, including cheating, money laundering and facilitating unauthorised access to computer material.
Owen Tan Jian Wei was handed four charges on Oct 31, including cheating, money laundering and facilitating unauthorised access to computer material.

Cyclist jailed 2 months for beating red light, ramming into 70-year-old pedestrian, killing him

Deputy Public Prosecutor Ng Jun Kai highlighted how Lester Lu Su Min had deliberately beat the red light before colliding into the victim, who was crossing on the green man.
Deputy Public Prosecutor Ng Jun Kai highlighted how Lester Lu Su Min had deliberately beat the red light before colliding into the victim, who was crossing on the green man.

Former SJI facilities manager who obtained over $67k in bribes jailed more than 15 months

On Oct 30, Ng Cher Him, 58, was sentenced to 15 months and four weeks in jail after pleading guilty to four charges.
On Oct 30, Ng Cher Him, 58, was sentenced to 15 months and four weeks in jail after pleading guilty to four charges.

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