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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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From cover songs to K-pop hits: Singaporean songwriter writes for Itzy and Twice

Ms Daina Ariffin has written about 20 songs for Asian artists.
Ms Daina Ariffin has written about 20 songs for Asian artists.

78-year-old woman dies after accident in Jurong; car driver arrested

The accident took place along Jurong West Street 92 towards Jurong West Street 91.
The accident took place along Jurong West Street 92 towards Jurong West Street 91.

Over 140 heavy vehicles booked for overloading, travelling on expressways without valid permits

Overloaded vehicles can pose serious risks like goods spilling onto the road or compromising the vehicle’s handling.
Overloaded vehicles can pose serious risks like goods spilling onto the road or compromising the vehicle’s handling.

Motorcyclist injured after accident in Bukit Batok; van driver assisting with investigations

The motorcyclist was momentarily flung into the air before falling off her motorcycle.
The motorcyclist was momentarily flung into the air before falling off her motorcycle.

Singapore police to conduct exercise in downtown area on Nov 26

The Singapore Police Force logo.
The Singapore Police Force logo.

From pre-school food to Total Defence meals: A look at Singapore’s 2025 gastroenteritis outbreaks

Results showed no foodborne pathogen and no food safety lapses were found after investigations.
Results showed no foodborne pathogen and no food safety lapses were found after investigations.

GE2025 ballot papers and other documents incinerated

The incineration of ballot papers and documents used in the general election is in accordance with the Parliamentary Elections Act.
The incineration of ballot papers and documents used in the general election is in accordance with the Parliamentary Elections Act.

7-year-old girl found two days after being reported missing in Punggol

Nur Adeeva Salam was last seen in the vicinity of Block 322D Sumang Walk at 1.50pm of Nov 14.
Nur Adeeva Salam was last seen in the vicinity of Block 322D Sumang Walk at 1.50pm of Nov 14.

37-year-old Malaysian man to be charged on Nov 15 over links to govt official impersonation scam

Victims were duped into believing that their bank accounts were implicated in an ongoing criminal investigation.
Victims were duped into believing that their bank accounts were implicated in an ongoing criminal investigation.

‘Waterfall’ in KL airport after heavy downpour; probe into cause of leak under way

Videos posted on social media platform X showed water pouring from the ceiling near a Qatar Airways check-in counter.
Videos posted on social media platform X showed water pouring from the ceiling near a Qatar Airways check-in counter.

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