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Syarafana Shafeeq

Syarafana, or Fana for short, joined The Straits Times in 2021. As a journalist on the social affairs team, she covers issues such as family violence, mental health and disability. She is particularly interested in topics concerning women and children, and hopes to shed light on the struggles of vulnerable groups. 

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New initiative lets wealthy fund organisations helping unemployed youth in S’pore, Thailand

The ImpactCollab Outcomes Marketplace was launched by social investor network AVPN in January.
The ImpactCollab Outcomes Marketplace was launched by social investor network AVPN in January.

New $500 payout for ComLink+ families, more cash support in current packages

One family who has benefited from the ComLink+ scheme is Madam Hurul Ain Abdul Rahman, Mr Muhammad Hafiz Hassan and their five children.
One family who has benefited from the ComLink+ scheme is Madam Hurul Ain Abdul Rahman, Mr Muhammad Hafiz Hassan and their five children.

MUIS defends policy of charging market-rate rent for wakaf properties

The facade of the Sultan Mosque is lit up during a light show at the official opening of Gemilang Kampong Gelam on Feb 21, 2025.
The facade of the Sultan Mosque is lit up during a light show at the official opening of Gemilang Kampong Gelam on Feb 21, 2025.

Early help for kids and youth exposed to abuse reduces risk of delays and mental illness: KKH, IMH

Generic picture of a victim of domestic violence/abuse.
Generic picture of a victim of domestic violence/abuse.

130 persons with autism on wait list for day activity centre spots, up from 80 in 2024

Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Social and Family Development Eric Chua said the Government is ramping up the capacity of Day Activity Centres here to meet demand.
Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Social and Family Development Eric Chua said the Government is ramping up the capacity of Day Activity Centres here to meet demand.

Quantedge Foundation aims to do more for social mobility through philanthropy, says CEO Xie Yao Quan

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Interview with MP Xie Yao Quan, in his capacity as Quantedge Foundation's CEO.
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Interview with MP Xie Yao Quan, in his capacity as Quantedge Foundation's CEO.

Upcoming Islamic college appoints steering committee, board of governors

Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Faishal Ibrahim speaking at the Singapore College of Islamic Studies' inaugural symposium on Jan 27.
Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Faishal Ibrahim speaking at the Singapore College of Islamic Studies' inaugural symposium on Jan 27.

Mendaki to expand initiatives in next 5 years to further boost success among Malay/Muslims

(From left) Mendaki chief executive Feroz Akber, Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Faishal Ibrahim and Senior Minister of State for Defence Zaqy Mohamad, showing the group’s five-year work plan to strengthen educational support, expand outreach and deepen partnerships, on Jan 15.
(From left) Mendaki chief executive Feroz Akber, Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Faishal Ibrahim and Senior Minister of State for Defence Zaqy Mohamad, showing the group’s five-year work plan to strengthen educational support, expand outreach and deepen partnerships, on Jan 15.

Vote for ST’s Singaporean of the Year 2025 from Jan 19 to 31

The nominees for ST’s Singaporean of the Year are (top row, from left) Ms Lydia Susiyanti Sukarbi, Mr Edmund Wee, Ms Peggy Yee, Mr Robert Sim; (bottom row, from left) Dr Chen Shiling, Mr Darryl Lee, Mr Ganesh Kumar, Mr Steven Goh.
The nominees for ST’s Singaporean of the Year are (top row, from left) Ms Lydia Susiyanti Sukarbi, Mr Edmund Wee, Ms Peggy Yee, Mr Robert Sim; (bottom row, from left) Dr Chen Shiling, Mr Darryl Lee, Mr Ganesh Kumar, Mr Steven Goh.

His drive to build better cities energised him to the end: Tributes pour in for Liu Thai Ker

0118TKH  Dr Liu Thai Ker’s profile photo taken during a Bloomberg Podcast Recording in 2022. (Image credit: MORROW Architects and Planners) 
0118TKH  Dr Liu Thai Ker’s profile photo taken during a Bloomberg Podcast Recording in 2022. (Image credit: MORROW Architects and Planners) 

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