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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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Autogate fault unresolved, foreigners advised to continue using NIISe app: Malaysia border agency

Foreigners at the Bangunan Sultan Iskandar Customs Immigration and Quarantine Complex are forced to wait up to two hours to clear immigration.
Foreigners at the Bangunan Sultan Iskandar Customs Immigration and Quarantine Complex are forced to wait up to two hours to clear immigration.

Quick reads, shorter waits: NLB trial offers faster access to over 900 popular titles

The Fastback Collection is being trialled at Punggol Library (above) and Central Library from Jan 7 to June 30.
The Fastback Collection is being trialled at Punggol Library (above) and Central Library from Jan 7 to June 30.

Singapore birdwatchers abuzz over Himalayan vultures spotted in Clementi

The Himalayan vultures were spotted at Maju Forest on Jan 4 and 5.
The Himalayan vultures were spotted at Maju Forest on Jan 4 and 5.

2025 O-level results to be released on Jan 14 from 2pm

JAE posting results are slated for release on Feb 3 via SMS and the JAE-IS.
JAE posting results are slated for release on Feb 3 via SMS and the JAE-IS.

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.

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