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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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Truck driver arrested after fatal accident in Bukit Panjang involving pedestrian

A 39-year-old male truck driver was arrested for careless driving without due care and attention causing death.
A 39-year-old male truck driver was arrested for careless driving without due care and attention causing death.

Motorcyclist taken to hospital after accident with car on North Bridge Road

The motorcyclist who was involved in the collision with the car was taken conscious to Raffles Hospital, which is just next to the accident site.
The motorcyclist who was involved in the collision with the car was taken conscious to Raffles Hospital, which is just next to the accident site.

Singaporean Dante Chen’s run as WWE wrestler ends after 5 years

Tan was scouted by WWE officials during a tryout in Shanghai in 2019.
Tan was scouted by WWE officials during a tryout in Shanghai in 2019.

Pedestrian taken unconscious to hospital after accident with car in Bishan

The police and the Singapore Civil Defence Force said on April 21 that they were alerted to the accident along Bishan Street 13 on April 20 at 9.50am.
The police and the Singapore Civil Defence Force said on April 21 that they were alerted to the accident along Bishan Street 13 on April 20 at 9.50am.

Man to be charged after allegedly assaulting woman in Lucky Plaza viral video

Videos of the altercation had been making the rounds on social media since February.
Videos of the altercation had been making the rounds on social media since February.

‘I wasn’t afraid’: S’porean singer in Taiwan temple chases down knife-wielding masked suspect

Singaporean singer Willis Loye (left) chased the suspect down three streets and a busy road junction for more than 15 minutes before subduing him.
Singaporean singer Willis Loye (left) chased the suspect down three streets and a busy road junction for more than 15 minutes before subduing him.

71-year-old bus driver helping with police probe after five-vehicle pile-up in Pasir Ris

The impact sent the red car reeling backwards, crumpling its bonnet and causing it to collide with a green bus.
The impact sent the red car reeling backwards, crumpling its bonnet and causing it to collide with a green bus.

Govt ready to do more to help Singaporeans cope with impact of Iran war if situation worsens: SM Lee

Asian countries have been among the worst hit by the Middle East crisis and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Asian countries have been among the worst hit by the Middle East crisis and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

PM Wong, Brunei Sultan discuss energy cooperation, supply chain resilience in call

PM Lawrence Wong (left) at lunch with Brunei Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah in Brunei on Nov 3, 2025.
PM Lawrence Wong (left) at lunch with Brunei Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah in Brunei on Nov 3, 2025.

Ceiling panel in Square 2 mall falls, possibly due to prolonged moisture exposure; no injuries

The repaired ceiling at the escalator landing on the B1 floor of Novena Square 2, seen on April 11.
The repaired ceiling at the escalator landing on the B1 floor of Novena Square 2, seen on April 11.

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