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Shermaine Ang

Shermaine covers a range of social issues in Singapore for The Straits Times, from disability, inequality and mental health matters to those affecting youth and families. She also writes columns on culture and relationships, and the odd book review. She likes movies, music and tea.

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All MOE kindergartens to provide full-day programme by 2030; pilot to start at 2 centres in 2027

Currently, MOE operates 56 kindergartens offering four-hour programmes for Kindergarten 1 and 2 children aged five and six.
Currently, MOE operates 56 kindergartens offering four-hour programmes for Kindergarten 1 and 2 children aged five and six.

All K1, K2 children to get SPH Media mother tongue publications monthly from 2027 to boost learning

Education Minister Desmond Lee giving a speech at the Lee Kuan Yew Fund for Bilingualism 15th anniversary at SPH Auditorium on Oct 27.
Education Minister Desmond Lee giving a speech at the Lee Kuan Yew Fund for Bilingualism 15th anniversary at SPH Auditorium on Oct 27.

Next phase of marriage and parenthood review to tackle work-life balance, education stress: Indranee

The workgroup will also look at fostering more progressive workplace norms and practices.
The workgroup will also look at fostering more progressive workplace norms and practices.

FirstDate dating pilot by GovTech raises age limit to 45

The service is now open to unmarried public officers aged 21 to 45.
The service is now open to unmarried public officers aged 21 to 45.

NUS president Tan Eng Chye to step down end-2027, search for successor begins

NUS president Tan Eng Chye with students and colleagues at Supernova 2026.
NUS president Tan Eng Chye with students and colleagues at Supernova 2026.

Failure points ‘towards the solution’: Students win HTX award for pushing past setbacks in research

Aneesh Bondugula (left) developed an AI project to predict how patients will respond to cancer immunotherapy, while Shavonne Tok explored the use of discarded chicken bones to remove dye pollutants from water.
Aneesh Bondugula (left) developed an AI project to predict how patients will respond to cancer immunotherapy, while Shavonne Tok explored the use of discarded chicken bones to remove dye pollutants from water.

Singapore to accredit first five TCM providers under broader Chinese-Western medicine push

Health Minister Ong Ye Kung said that accreditation shows a commitment to stronger governance, consistent standards and public confidence.
Health Minister Ong Ye Kung said that accreditation shows a commitment to stronger governance, consistent standards and public confidence.

As Singapore moves to ease academic pressure, why are parents more stressed than ever?

Ken Tay, 40, was concerned about social media exposing his children - a boy aged nine and a girl of six months - to harmful content and people.
Ken Tay, 40, was concerned about social media exposing his children - a boy aged nine and a girl of six months - to harmful content and people.

My husband and I can’t agree on school or tuition for our child. What should I do?

An IPS study in 2026 found that the proportion of parents who reported arguing with their spouses over their children’s education rose to 60% from 43% in 2016.
An IPS study in 2026 found that the proportion of parents who reported arguing with their spouses over their children’s education rose to 60% from 43% in 2016.

Caterer linked to River Valley Primary School gastroenteritis incident fined $13,000

A dirty food trolley (left) and dirty racks in Gourmetz's central kitchen.
A dirty food trolley (left) and dirty racks in Gourmetz's central kitchen.

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