Sumiko Tan
Chief Columnist & Senior Editor, Publications
Sumiko is Chief Columnist & Senior Editor, Publications at The Straits Times. She helms the Lunch With Sumiko interview series and a column on ageing well in Singapore, Sumiko At 61. From 1994 to 2016, she wrote a popular Sundays With Sumiko column, which was compiled into a best-selling book. She has written, co-written and edited best-selling books since 1990. They include Lee Kuan Yew: The Man And His Ideas (1998) and In This Together: Singapore’s Covid-19 Story (2022).
Latest articles
Sumiko at 62: Four simple exercises to improve balance
DBS CEO Tan Su Shan on why she confronts criticism and turns it to her advantage
Why Putien restaurant founder keeps one eye on China
Sumiko at 61: 5 free (or almost free) non-negotiable habits for a longer and healthier life
South Korean celeb chef Choi Hyun-seok leads the global rise of Korean cuisine
Sumiko at 61: ‘No, your body won’t collapse like a jellyfish.’ How I live with osteoporosis
Sumiko at 61: A fresh start at 72 - why a retiree swopped her condo for a 4-room flat
The 5am call that changed Faishal Ibrahim’s life, and why he says leadership can be soft but effective
Sumiko at 61: Hearing loss is linked to dementia risk. Here’s why you should not ignore it
Lessons learnt from Singapore’s love-hate relationship with e-scooters
