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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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In an uncertain world with many problems, Singaporeans must help each other: SM Lee

Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong gives a speech to the volunteers and residents before they start to walk to Ci Yuan Community Club.
Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong gives a speech to the volunteers and residents before they start to walk to Ci Yuan Community Club.

A toy helicopter piqued his interest. Now he’s building drones

Shafriel Nur Iman will be pitting his drone knowledge and abilities against 10 competitors from other countries at the WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai.
Shafriel Nur Iman will be pitting his drone knowledge and abilities against 10 competitors from other countries at the WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai.

34 young people gear up to represent Singapore at ‘Olympics of skills’ in Shanghai

Brandon Yap is among 34 young people from ITE and the polytechnics who will represent Singapore at the WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai.
Brandon Yap is among 34 young people from ITE and the polytechnics who will represent Singapore at the WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai.

‘I was really lost’: Beauty course helped N-level student find her calling on the world stage

Winnalyn Tay, a third-year Higher Nitec in beauty and wellness management student at ITE College East, practising a facial treatment on her coursemate.
Winnalyn Tay, a third-year Higher Nitec in beauty and wellness management student at ITE College East, practising a facial treatment on her coursemate.

Primary 1 changes could improve diversity in popular schools but increase competition, say observers

The 60 places reserved for Phase 2C, along with any spots left over from earlier phases, will be split equally between two tracks: children who live within 2km of the school and those who live more than 2km away.
The 60 places reserved for Phase 2C, along with any spots left over from earlier phases, will be split equally between two tracks: children who live within 2km of the school and those who live more than 2km away.

What the 2027 P1 registration changes mean for your child

The Education Ministry said the moves are intended to widen access to the schools and encourage greater mixing among students from different backgrounds.
The Education Ministry said the moves are intended to widen access to the schools and encourage greater mixing among students from different backgrounds.

Details on when new childcare leave benefits kick in to be shared in early 2027: Indranee

This is as laws have to be amended and implementation details worked out with the employers and unions.
This is as laws have to be amended and implementation details worked out with the employers and unions.

Singapore students rank top in reading, second in maths and science in OECD study

The Republic came in first for reading, and second for mathematics and science in the Programme for International Student Assessment 2025.
The Republic came in first for reading, and second for mathematics and science in the Programme for International Student Assessment 2025.

Two-thirds of S’pore students use AI to help them learn at least once a week: PISA study

Nearly half of students here frequently use AI to research new topics, summarise texts and draft text for writing assignments.
Nearly half of students here frequently use AI to research new topics, summarise texts and draft text for writing assignments.

SIT to give undergrads nearly 2 years’ work experience for better job prospects in age of AI

Dubbed “2+2”, the programme will have undergraduates spending their first two years on campus and the next two years in deeper workplace immersion.
Dubbed “2+2”, the programme will have undergraduates spending their first two years on campus and the next two years in deeper workplace immersion.

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