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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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Redhill hornet attack: What should I do if I’ve been stung multiple times and how venomous is it?

Hornets are highly defensive of their colonies and may launch a mass attack if they perceive a threat.
Hornets are highly defensive of their colonies and may launch a mass attack if they perceive a threat.

Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing to make working visit to Jakarta from July 14 to 15

Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing will jointly launch the Indonesia-Singapore Defence Alumni initiative.
Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing will jointly launch the Indonesia-Singapore Defence Alumni initiative.

4 people taken to hospital after hornet attack in Redhill; nest removed

The town council added that the nest was safely removed and the area has been made safe for public use.
The town council added that the nest was safely removed and the area has been made safe for public use.

14-year-old cyclist taken to hospital after accident with car in Jurong East

After the boy is freed, a few men are seen carrying him to the side of the road while others gather around to assist.
After the boy is freed, a few men are seen carrying him to the side of the road while others gather around to assist.

Two workers taken to hospital after fire breaks out in manhole in Tuas

SCDF put out the fire from a manhole on a pedestrian walkway.
SCDF put out the fire from a manhole on a pedestrian walkway.

AI smart glasses banned in exam halls in South Korea as schools step up monitoring

Schools in South Korea are increasing their scrutiny of AI smart glasses during assessments.
Schools in South Korea are increasing their scrutiny of AI smart glasses during assessments.

SGH, NHG Health warn of fake ads promoting health products

SGH said that the person featured in the advertisements is not an SGH employee, representative or affiliate.
SGH said that the person featured in the advertisements is not an SGH employee, representative or affiliate.

Man tased and arrested for swinging saw in Bedok North and not complying with police

To de-escalate and contain the situation, the officers used a Taser to stop the man, who was then arrested.
To de-escalate and contain the situation, the officers used a Taser to stop the man, who was then arrested.

Man dies after lightning strike in waters off Pasir Ris Beach

A police vehicle seen at the beach near Carpark D at Pasir Ris Park at 6.30pm on July 5, after a lightning strike incident was reported earlier.
A police vehicle seen at the beach near Carpark D at Pasir Ris Park at 6.30pm on July 5, after a lightning strike incident was reported earlier.

Man to be charged after insulting, spitting on police during firefighting operation in Yishun

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