Wong Man Shun

Man Shun is a journalist on The Straits Times’ breaking news team. 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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Crowds soak up the atmosphere around the National Stadium and Kallang Basin

This year marks the first time since 2016 that the NDP will be held in the National Stadium, which holds about 42,000 spectators.

Hawkers, market stallholders welcome rent support, hope for more long-term help

The Government on July 29 announced that hawkers and market stallholders will receive up to $1,200 in rent support.

Sari-cular fashion: Tradition meets modernity as new brands tap market for upcycling ethnic wear

The Dori co-founders Ajinkya Kulkarni, 27, Rishabh Sharma, 27, and Laavanya Kejriwal, 27, with customers at One Trick Pony bar on July 19.

15,200 hawkers, market stallholders to receive up to $1,200 in rent support from September

Some 6,900 cooked food stalls will each receive $1,200 and about 8,300 market stalls will each receive $600.

74 awarded PSC scholarships, including ex-Hwa Chong student heading to top Chinese university

PSC scholarship recipients Amber Goh, who is heading to Shanghai Jiao Tong University, and Siva Saadhurva, who is going to King’s College London.

Singapore navy launches second multi-role combat vessel nine months after first

NDP 2026: Presidential Gun Salute roars on despite heavy rain at rehearsal leaving soldiers drenched

The Presidential Gun Salute will take place in the Kallang Basin about 200m from the National Stadium, where the NDP will be held.

MDDI to have group discussion with parents on plans to make social media safer for kids

The focus group discussion aims to raise public awareness of societal efforts in building child-safe digital environments.

They play CS:GO, Street Fighter 6 too: More seniors interested in e-sports

OCBC and Lions Befrienders launched a programme to provide 2,400 e-sports coaching sessions for seniors on June 27.

Three new Circle Line stations draw early morning crowds on opening day

The three new stations – Keppel, Cantonment and Prince Edward Road – close the loop of the Circle Line.

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