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Shintaro Tay

Photojournalist

Shintaro is a photojournalist with The Straits Times. Through journalism, photography and documentary-making, he strives to shine a light on the everyday man. With an interest in topics such as heritage and social issues, he is passionate about working on long-form features. He clinched silver in Best in Feature Photography at the Wan-Ifra Asian Media Awards 2024. He graduated with highest honours from the Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information, Nanyang Technological University.

Latest articles

2 iconic satellite dishes along BKE dismantled; site to be used for future infrastructure

The structure of a dish antenna at Bukit Timah Satellite Earth Station, pictured on April 13.

Merlion meets Mickey at Disney Cruise Line-themed fireworks and drone show at Marina Bay

People watching a drone and firework show featuring Disney character Baymax at the Marina Bay area on March 13, 2026.

A horse-picious labour of love brings CNY cheer to Cantonment Close

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CNY decoration at Cantonment Close on Feb 6, 2026.

Flights of fancy: Singapore Airshow 2026 in pictures

Giraffe sculptures around Singapore to inspire people to ‘stick their necks out’ and help others

Photo exhibition on hidden world behind energy creation in Singapore opens at Bugis Junction

People viewing the Invisible Power. Visible Impact photo exhibition, which opened at Bugis Junction on Jan 19, 2026.

How Singapore’s landscape may change in the years ahead

Fire breaks out at Telok Blangah coffee shop, two taken to hospital

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

‘Byte-sized’ plants: Singapore Herbarium goes online

Behind every indelible picture, an inspiring story: S’pore’s history captured by ST photojournalists

Landslide victory: Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam surrounded by cheering supporters at Taman Jurong Market and Food Centre after the presidential election results were announced on Sept 1, 2023.