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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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‘I understand what it feels like to be excluded’: SMU grad started project to befriend migrant workers

Siti Noormasliana Noorazman founded Project Candela to build bridges between migrant workers and the wider community.
Siti Noormasliana Noorazman founded Project Candela to build bridges between migrant workers and the wider community.

More students can take mother tongue Language Elective Programme from 2027

Education Minister Desmond Lee announced these changes at the Mother Tongue Languages Symposium 2026, held at the Singapore EXPO on Aug 1. 
Education Minister Desmond Lee announced these changes at the Mother Tongue Languages Symposium 2026, held at the Singapore EXPO on Aug 1. 

Catering company Gourmetz charged over River Valley Primary gastroenteritis incident

In January, 60 pupils from RVPS were reported to have gastroenteritis symptoms after having lunch provided by the school’s central kitchen meal model operator.
In January, 60 pupils from RVPS were reported to have gastroenteritis symptoms after having lunch provided by the school’s central kitchen meal model operator.

US universities remain popular with S’porean students, despite stricter visa rules

Arshul Garg (third from right), 22, student at UC Berkeley in the US, with fellow members from the university’s Singapore Students’ Association in August 2025, during their annual welcome picnic for new exchange students and freshmen.
Arshul Garg (third from right), 22, student at UC Berkeley in the US, with fellow members from the university’s Singapore Students’ Association in August 2025, during their annual welcome picnic for new exchange students and freshmen.

‘Business will go on as usual’: Seah Kian Peng says MPs will look after Kembangan residents

Speaker of Parliament Seah Kian Peng (centre), flanked by fellow Marine Parade-Braddell Heights GRC MPs Diana Pang and Goh Pei Ming, speaking to the media on July 20.
Speaker of Parliament Seah Kian Peng (centre), flanked by fellow Marine Parade-Braddell Heights GRC MPs Diana Pang and Goh Pei Ming, speaking to the media on July 20.

Smartphones taking over the lives of seniors: When does heavy use cross into addiction?

Mr Lim says he spends two to three hours a day on his phone, sometimes more, playing games, watching YouTube or learning new skills.
Mr Lim says he spends two to three hours a day on his phone, sometimes more, playing games, watching YouTube or learning new skills.

S’porean teen learnt to speak more than 10 languages, with help from Harry Potter

Ms Loy Xing-Yi says learning new languages is a chance for her to get to know a new community and speak a new language.
Ms Loy Xing-Yi says learning new languages is a chance for her to get to know a new community and speak a new language.

Too fast, too colourful: Are your kids’ favourite shows good for them?

NUS tops Asian universities in subject rankings again

ST20250610_202535200642/pixgenerics/Brian Teo/Generic NUS students having a graduation photo shoot at the UTown campus on June 10, 2025. Can be used for stories on NUS, singapore universities, tertiary education, lifelong learning, young adults, graduates, graduate employment survey, job hunt, employability, job market. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO
ST20250610_202535200642/pixgenerics/Brian Teo/Generic NUS students having a graduation photo shoot at the UTown campus on June 10, 2025. Can be used for stories on NUS, singapore universities, tertiary education, lifelong learning, young adults, graduates, graduate employment survey, job hunt, employability, job market. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO

NUS launches first sports-themed student hostel Valour House

Located next to the university’s sports centre, Valour House offers access to a wide range of sporting facilities.
Located next to the university’s sports centre, Valour House offers access to a wide range of sporting facilities.

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