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Wong Man Shun

Man Shun has been a journalist with The Straits Times since 2025 and currently covers community and consumer stories. He is interested in all things cultural, social and religious. He holds a bachelor’s degree in English language and literature from the University of Oxford. His inbox is always open if you have an interesting story to share.

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RSAF trials new tools at Exercise Wallaby that significantly speed up mission planning

AH-64D Apache attack helicopter flying off after refueling next to the Bowser at Glen Airfield in the Shoalwater Bay Training Area in Queensland, Australia on Oct 24.
AH-64D Apache attack helicopter flying off after refueling next to the Bowser at Glen Airfield in the Shoalwater Bay Training Area in Queensland, Australia on Oct 24.

SAF revamps active infantry battalions with drone suite, real-time battle map

New infantry units will be outfitted with drones and a digital map of the battlefield which will reduce combat risk while boosting their fighting capabilities.
New infantry units will be outfitted with drones and a digital map of the battlefield which will reduce combat risk while boosting their fighting capabilities.

SAF puts mobile anti-drone system and airborne 5G network to the test at Exercise Wallaby

The aerial communications node works by deploying an aerial drone which provides 5G cellular network connectivity in a 400m area around it.
The aerial communications node works by deploying an aerial drone which provides 5G cellular network connectivity in a 400m area around it.

SAF’s first woman sniper hones stealth, marksmanship skills at Exercise Wallaby

Master Sergeant Chin Shi Lee during the sniper live-firing exercise at Exercise Wallaby on Oct 23.
Master Sergeant Chin Shi Lee during the sniper live-firing exercise at Exercise Wallaby on Oct 23.

Drones, 5G battlefield comms take centre stage at SAF’s largest overseas drill in Australia

5 SIR personnel doing weapon checks on the Terrex Infantry Carrier Vehicles at Camp Tilpal in the Shoalwater Bay Training Area in Queensland, Australia on Oct 22.
5 SIR personnel doing weapon checks on the Terrex Infantry Carrier Vehicles at Camp Tilpal in the Shoalwater Bay Training Area in Queensland, Australia on Oct 22.

F&B businesses struggle as haze conditions worsen

Half of the seats in Tekka Centre were empty when The Straits Times visited at 10am on Oct 16.
Half of the seats in Tekka Centre were empty when The Straits Times visited at 10am on Oct 16.

ST School Pocket Money Fund, Quantedge Foundation tie-up gives children credits for enrichment

Guests pose for a group photo at The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund annual appreciation day on Oct 2, 2026.
Guests pose for a group photo at The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund annual appreciation day on Oct 2, 2026.

Community initiative in Yishun encourages artists, public to showcase creative works at 8 bus stops

The creative works are part of an initiative launched in July to encourage community participation in public spaces.
The creative works are part of an initiative launched in July to encourage community participation in public spaces.

New experiential festival brings racial and religious harmony to life for youth

Experiential booths at the #commUNITY on Campus festival helped young people understand different cultures and beliefs.
Experiential booths at the #commUNITY on Campus festival helped young people understand different cultures and beliefs.

Lianhe Zaobao takes Singapore culture to Shanghai and Beijing with inaugural festival

The festival will present a range of Singaporean cultural offerings to audiences in China’s two largest cities, Shanghai and Beijing, including music, film and food.
The festival will present a range of Singaporean cultural offerings to audiences in China’s two largest cities, Shanghai and Beijing, including music, film and food.

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