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Sherlyn Sim

Sherlyn has always been fascinated by people – their motivations and inspirations and the pivotal events that shape their lives. This curiosity has led her to report on various human interest stories and socio-political issues. Her work highlights include breaking the story on the 2018 Singapore Civil Defence Force ragging trial, reporting on delays in Covid-19 swab test results during the height of the pandemic, and uncovering the Singapore home of Taylor Swift’s mother.

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Parents to get 10 weeks of shared leave for babies born on or after April 1

Recommendations to boost birth rates must be generous yet sustainable, said analysts.
Recommendations to boost birth rates must be generous yet sustainable, said analysts.

‘Somehow it all went by so quickly’: PM Wong revisits his 90s era in viral video

The video drew more than 200,000 views within three hours, with many users responding in good humour.
The video drew more than 200,000 views within three hours, with many users responding in good humour.

How to cut your electricity and fuel costs as prices rise amid Iran war

Raising air-conditioner temperatures, turning off appliances not in use, will help trim your bills.
Raising air-conditioner temperatures, turning off appliances not in use, will help trim your bills.

Over $2 million worth of drugs seized at Singapore’s land checkpoints; 2 men arrested

A total of 25 bundles believed to contain controlled drugs were found.
A total of 25 bundles believed to contain controlled drugs were found.

DBS, POSB digital banking services restored after one-hour disruption during lunchtime

Over 2,100 reports in total were recorded for DBS and POSB services as at 12.30pm.
Over 2,100 reports in total were recorded for DBS and POSB services as at 12.30pm.

Shoppers to get discounts on FairPrice house-brand items for 12 weeks

FairPrice housebrand products such as rice will be discounted up to 36 per cent.
FairPrice housebrand products such as rice will be discounted up to 36 per cent.

10,500 beneficiaries start receiving payouts from MUIS’ $4.3 million Ramadan support package

Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Faishal Ibrahim (centre) delivering Hari Raya cookies and Fidyah vouchers to Zakat beneficiaries in Yishun on March 14. With him are Home Affairs Minister K. Shanmugam (left) and Nee Soon GRC MP Syed Harun Alhabsyi.
Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Faishal Ibrahim (centre) delivering Hari Raya cookies and Fidyah vouchers to Zakat beneficiaries in Yishun on March 14. With him are Home Affairs Minister K. Shanmugam (left) and Nee Soon GRC MP Syed Harun Alhabsyi.

78-year-old woman found after being reported missing in Jurong

Mdm Samsiah Osman was last seen wearing a yellow dress in the vicinity of Block 413 Jurong West Street 42.
Mdm Samsiah Osman was last seen wearing a yellow dress in the vicinity of Block 413 Jurong West Street 42.

Driving test fees in Singapore to go up progressively from March 13

The Traffic Police attributed the price hike to rising operating costs and said the fees were last revised in 2016.
The Traffic Police attributed the price hike to rising operating costs and said the fees were last revised in 2016.

Two kids and woman taken to hospital after accident between car and PMD in Hougang

A 54-year-old female car driver was arrested for reckless driving causing grievous hurt.
A 54-year-old female car driver was arrested for reckless driving causing grievous hurt.

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