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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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‘Loved students like her own’: Tributes pour in for beloved former PLMGS teacher who dies at 93

Mrs Claudette Poulier (centre) taught at Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School for half a century and is fondly remembered by her students.
Mrs Claudette Poulier (centre) taught at Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School for half a century and is fondly remembered by her students.

K-pop stars BTS to stream new world tour shows in cinemas worldwide: Yonhap

BigHit Music has described the upcoming BTS shows as the biggest world tour ever by a K-pop act, with 82 concerts in 34 cities.
BigHit Music has described the upcoming BTS shows as the biggest world tour ever by a K-pop act, with 82 concerts in 34 cities.

Fire breaks out in Braddell View apartment

In a video a reader shared with The Straits Times, a seventh floor flat in Braddell Hill appears to be engulfed in flames.
In a video a reader shared with The Straits Times, a seventh floor flat in Braddell Hill appears to be engulfed in flames.

Scoot flight from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore on Feb 9 cancelled after ‘technical fault’ detected

Scoot said a “technical fault” was detected on flight TR497, bound for Singapore from Kuala Lumpur, before its scheduled departure at 10pm on Feb 9.
Scoot said a “technical fault” was detected on flight TR497, bound for Singapore from Kuala Lumpur, before its scheduled departure at 10pm on Feb 9.

16-year-old caught riding deregistered motorbike without valid driving licence under probe

Traffic police officers stopped the 16-year-old female motorcyclist on the ECP during a routine patrol on Feb 5.
Traffic police officers stopped the 16-year-old female motorcyclist on the ECP during a routine patrol on Feb 5.

13 people taken to hospital after accident involving two buses at Sengkang East bus stop

The police and Singapore Civil Defence Force said they were alerted to the accident, which took place in Sengkang East Road, at 11.15am on Feb 9.
The police and Singapore Civil Defence Force said they were alerted to the accident, which took place in Sengkang East Road, at 11.15am on Feb 9.

Singtel-owned Optus’ mobile service outage affects about 120,000 users in Australia: Local media

Public news service ABC said that 220,000 Optus customers were initially affected by the outage earlier on Feb 9.
Public news service ABC said that 220,000 Optus customers were initially affected by the outage earlier on Feb 9.

Bus arrival timing system returning to normal with more than 90% restored: LTA

Bus arrival timings have been inaccurate since Jan 10, when the Land Transport Authority first detected the issue.
Bus arrival timings have been inaccurate since Jan 10, when the Land Transport Authority first detected the issue.

Vessel crew member airlifted to hospital by RSAF’s search and rescue helicopter

The rescue crew disembarking with the patient at Singapore General Hospital on Feb 7.
The rescue crew disembarking with the patient at Singapore General Hospital on Feb 7.

Hold your horses: ‘Rapping’ 65-year-old turns heads at Toa Payoh restaurant’s yusheng service

Madam Alice Chong, an assistant manager at Kelly Jie Seafood, charms diners with an upbeat "rap" when preparing yusheng.
Madam Alice Chong, an assistant manager at Kelly Jie Seafood, charms diners with an upbeat "rap" when preparing yusheng.

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