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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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Singapore welcomes US-Iran pact to end military operations in Middle East, reopen Strait of Hormuz

MFA said it also welcomes the commitment under the MOU to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
MFA said it also welcomes the commitment under the MOU to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Tim Ho Wan to close first S’pore outlet at Plaza Singapura after 13 years

Hong Kong dim sum chain Tim Ho Wan will host a customer appreciation dinner event on July 12.
Hong Kong dim sum chain Tim Ho Wan will host a customer appreciation dinner event on July 12.

Man who allegedly drove at 114kmh before 2024 Bt Timah accident to be charged with traffic offences

School supplies such as files, pieces of paper and lunch boxes are seen strewn across the the road.
School supplies such as files, pieces of paper and lunch boxes are seen strewn across the the road.

PM Wong sends condolences to Philippine quake victims, says Singapore ready to help

The quake in Mindanao killed at least 35 people, collapsed buildings and sparked tsunami warnings across the region.
The quake in Mindanao killed at least 35 people, collapsed buildings and sparked tsunami warnings across the region.

K-drama stars Bae Yong-joon, Park Shin-hye and Choi Tae-joon spotted in Changi Airport for holiday

K-drama stars Park Shin-hye (left) and Bae Yong-joon (right) were spotted at Changi Airport.
K-drama stars Park Shin-hye (left) and Bae Yong-joon (right) were spotted at Changi Airport.

Former Hong Kong TVB actress Natalie Ng dies aged 51 after battle with breast cancer

Ng revealed that she had stage four breast cancer that had spread to her liver, bones and brain.
Ng revealed that she had stage four breast cancer that had spread to her liver, bones and brain.

KL airport foils passenger’s attempt to smuggle six live gibbons out of Malaysia

Malaysian authorities foiled an attempt to smuggle six gibbons at Kuala Lumpur International Airport on June 8.
Malaysian authorities foiled an attempt to smuggle six gibbons at Kuala Lumpur International Airport on June 8.

Hong Kong school advertises vacancy after firing principal over SAFRA Jurong swearing incident

A video of the incident shows a man standing at the door of a bus arguing with two women wearing Safra security uniforms.
A video of the incident shows a man standing at the door of a bus arguing with two women wearing Safra security uniforms.

At least $11,000 lost to BTS Singapore concert ticket scams in less than a week

There were at least 14 reported cases linked to fake concert tickets from fraudsters since June 1.
There were at least 14 reported cases linked to fake concert tickets from fraudsters since June 1.

About 220,000 BTS Singapore concert tickets sold, with Klook the last to sell out

BTS has sold out arenas around the world, with some stadiums adding an additional concert.
BTS has sold out arenas around the world, with some stadiums adding an additional concert.

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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.