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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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Planning your next vacation? How to make the most of 6 public holiday long weekends in 2026

Changi Airport's passenger traffic in Oct 2025 was 3.4 per cent higher than a year ago.
Changi Airport's passenger traffic in Oct 2025 was 3.4 per cent higher than a year ago.

Fire breaks out on Our Tampines Hub rooftop on New Year’s Day amid fireworks display

The fire involved a small patch of grass at the rooftop garden of the building.
The fire involved a small patch of grass at the rooftop garden of the building.

STB suspends travel agency for failure to submit required documents

The Singapore Tourism Board has suspended 10 travel agents over their failure to submit required documents.
The Singapore Tourism Board has suspended 10 travel agents over their failure to submit required documents.

Novavax Covid-19 vaccine available at some GP clinics in Singapore from Jan 2 to May 31

An additional Covid-19 vaccine dose in 2025 or 2026 can increase protection against severe disease, CDA said.
An additional Covid-19 vaccine dose in 2025 or 2026 can increase protection against severe disease, CDA said.

29 bus services diverted on New Year’s Eve due to Marina Bay and Boon Lay countdown events

Countdown events on Dec 31 are expected to draw very large crowds.
Countdown events on Dec 31 are expected to draw very large crowds.

18 town councils to get $1.8m in S&CC operating grant after computation discrepancy led to shortfall

The operational report covered the 2024 financial year from April 2024 to March 2025.
The operational report covered the 2024 financial year from April 2024 to March 2025.

EZ-Link app to be terminated on Jan 8, integrated into SimplyGo app

This process allows users’ account profiles and cards to be migrated to SimplyGo.
This process allows users’ account profiles and cards to be migrated to SimplyGo.

Singaporeans visiting S. Korea can skip immigration lines with expansion of auto-gate system

Registration is currently available only at Incheon International Airport,
Registration is currently available only at Incheon International Airport,

S’pore urges Thailand, Cambodia to de-escalate situation and resume talks: Vivian Balakrishnan

The ministers met to salvage a truce first brokered by ASEAN chair Malaysia and US President Donald Trump.
The ministers met to salvage a truce first brokered by ASEAN chair Malaysia and US President Donald Trump.

SG60 Heart&Soul Experience to close on Dec 31

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong (centre, right) at the launch of the SG60 Heart&Soul Experience at Orchard Library on Aug 26.
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong (centre, right) at the launch of the SG60 Heart&Soul Experience at Orchard Library on Aug 26.

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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.