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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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49 schools to get new principals in 2027, including 13 first-timers

The appointments, announced by the Ministry of Education (MOE) on Oct 7, affect one junior college, 15 secondary schools and 33 primary schools.
The appointments, announced by the Ministry of Education (MOE) on Oct 7, affect one junior college, 15 secondary schools and 33 primary schools.

Govt staff dating pilot: GovTech says scheme will not match those from same agency

FirstDate was limited to public officers aged 21 to 35 because they are most likely to be actively dating and interested in trying the service.
FirstDate was limited to public officers aged 21 to 35 because they are most likely to be actively dating and interested in trying the service.

GovTech launches dating pilot to match public officers

GovTech has launched a pilot called FirstDate for public officers aged 21 to 35.
GovTech has launched a pilot called FirstDate for public officers aged 21 to 35.

Singapore wins four silvers, four bronzes at WorldSkills Shanghai

Team captain Sheryl Ong (far right) felt mixed feelings despite her silver in visual merchandising.
Team captain Sheryl Ong (far right) felt mixed feelings despite her silver in visual merchandising.

S’pore’s former WorldSkills winners fly to Shanghai to support competing juniors

Aircraft maintenance competitor Aidan Wong with his parents Ellayne Soh and Joe Wong after the second day of the WorldSkills competition in Shanghai.
Aircraft maintenance competitor Aidan Wong with his parents Ellayne Soh and Joe Wong after the second day of the WorldSkills competition in Shanghai.

Ignoring the noise: What it’s like competing at the ‘vocational skills Olympics’ in Shanghai

For aircraft maintenance competitor Aidan Wong, 21, there is no time during the contest for toilet or water breaks.
For aircraft maintenance competitor Aidan Wong, 21, there is no time during the contest for toilet or water breaks.

Teachers could focus on fewer duties beyond classroom teaching to address workload: Desmond Lee

Many teachers contribute across three areas - form teacher duties, co-curricular activities (CCAs) and committee work.
Many teachers contribute across three areas - form teacher duties, co-curricular activities (CCAs) and committee work.

MOE to explore smaller classes where needed for more students in pilot with six schools

Education Minister Desmond Lee said smaller classes could allow teachers to give students closer attention and more timely feedback.
Education Minister Desmond Lee said smaller classes could allow teachers to give students closer attention and more timely feedback.

Over 610 participate in Samsung Singapore’s first walkathon to support heart health

Over 610 early risers walked 5km around The Kallang in the inaugural Samsung Electronics Singapore’s Galaxy Walkathon on Sept 13, passing the Tanjong Rhu Watch Tower.
Over 610 early risers walked 5km around The Kallang in the inaugural Samsung Electronics Singapore’s Galaxy Walkathon on Sept 13, passing the Tanjong Rhu Watch Tower.

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.

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