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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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Two teens among three caught for using deregistered vehicles and other traffic offences

Two 16-year-old boys were found taking turns to ride a deregistered motorcycle without a valid driving licence along Bukit Batok West Avenue 5 on Feb 8.
Two 16-year-old boys were found taking turns to ride a deregistered motorcycle without a valid driving licence along Bukit Batok West Avenue 5 on Feb 8.

At least $13.5m lost to scammers posing as company execs on WhatsApp in Singapore since 2025

There have been at least 10 reported cases of such scams in Singapore since January 2025.
There have been at least 10 reported cases of such scams in Singapore since January 2025.

Beware of fraudulent pop-up alerts that appear to be from the police while browsing websites

The alerts would contain the Singapore Police Force logo and the victim’s purported outstanding fines for breaking the law.
The alerts would contain the Singapore Police Force logo and the victim’s purported outstanding fines for breaking the law.

Huat a deluge: CNY week drowns February average, brings 2026’s wettest day yet

The total rainfall recorded for the week of Feb 13 to 19 was 166.7mm.
The total rainfall recorded for the week of Feb 13 to 19 was 166.7mm.

Woman charged after dog allegedly abandoned at Las Vegas airport; adoption applications pour in

Jet Blue’s story gained attention online, drawing hundreds of adoption applications and inquiries.
Jet Blue’s story gained attention online, drawing hundreds of adoption applications and inquiries.

Sacrifices, slumps and success: The rise of Singapore’s youngest chess grandmaster

(From left) National Chess players, Siddharth Jagadeesh 18, and Tin jingyao 25, at Bishan Community Centre on Nov 22, 2025.
(From left) National Chess players, Siddharth Jagadeesh 18, and Tin jingyao 25, at Bishan Community Centre on Nov 22, 2025.

Crew member dies after fire on cruise ship en route to Singapore; all 271 passengers evacuated

The fire on board World Legacy, a Liberia-registered passenger vessel, happened at about 4am, MPA said in a statement.
The fire on board World Legacy, a Liberia-registered passenger vessel, happened at about 4am, MPA said in a statement.

22-year-old man to be charged over alleged staging of his own kidnapping

The messages contained photos of the man being tied up.
The messages contained photos of the man being tied up.

3 taken to hospital after fire linked to personal mobility aid breaks out in Punggol flat

Preliminary findings show the fire likely originated from a PMA in the living room of the unit.
Preliminary findings show the fire likely originated from a PMA in the living room of the unit.

NTU to counsel students after CNY lo hei event on campus draws flak over food waste

Yusheng can be seen scattered on the ground, tables and on the students’ heads.
Yusheng can be seen scattered on the ground, tables and on the students’ heads.

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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.