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Wong Yang

Yang joined The Straits Times in 2024, where he produces and presents short-form videos on politics, governance and policy. He was previously a housing reporter at the paper.

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Book review: Poet Jonathan Chan’s second collection weaves a thesis on joy and sorrow

Singaporean poet Jonathan Chan's second poetry collection bright sorrow reflects on the mingling of joy and despair.
Singaporean poet Jonathan Chan's second poetry collection bright sorrow reflects on the mingling of joy and despair.

Critical to communicate, standardise, review if S’pore wants to raise construction productivity

The issue of raising construction productivity is not just an industry issue - it affects everything from housing prices to how soon people get their flats, says the writer.
The issue of raising construction productivity is not just an industry issue - it affects everything from housing prices to how soon people get their flats, says the writer.

Once touted as future of construction in Singapore, high-tech precast factories struggling

Workers assembling steel that has been cut to length into a cage-like structure, which serves as a reinforcement for precast components.
Workers assembling steel that has been cut to length into a cage-like structure, which serves as a reinforcement for precast components.

Rents for privately held HDB shops double in past year; prices hold steady for those leased from HDB

Commuters walk pass Bread Line Bakery, which is in a row of HDB shops at the foot of Block 190 Lorong 6 Toa Payoh, during the evening rush hour on June 19.
Commuters walk pass Bread Line Bakery, which is in a row of HDB shops at the foot of Block 190 Lorong 6 Toa Payoh, during the evening rush hour on June 19.

NDP 2025: In red and white, 200,000 revel in extended NDP celebrations at Marina Bay

Some 7000 members of public at The Promontory @ Marina Bay for the NDP as seen from MBS SkyPark Observation Deck on Aug 9.
Some 7000 members of public at The Promontory @ Marina Bay for the NDP as seen from MBS SkyPark Observation Deck on Aug 9.

Excitement builds as crowds gather at Marina Bay and Padang ahead of parade

People were out in force with umbrellas and picnic mats as they gathered ahead of the National Day Parade on Aug 9.
People were out in force with umbrellas and picnic mats as they gathered ahead of the National Day Parade on Aug 9.

A love letter: 60 tastes, traits and things that make Singapore home

Migrant worker who helped build Jewel among those who call Singapore their second home

Migrant workers (clockwise from top left) Rayhan Md Abu, Senthil Selvarasu, Panchavarnam Porkodi and Leizle Menez.
Migrant workers (clockwise from top left) Rayhan Md Abu, Senthil Selvarasu, Panchavarnam Porkodi and Leizle Menez.

Driver, 37, assisting with investigations after accident in Orchard Road

The police and the Singapore Civil Defence Force said they were alerted to the accident involving two cars in Orchard Road at about 8.40pm on Aug 1.
The police and the Singapore Civil Defence Force said they were alerted to the accident involving two cars in Orchard Road at about 8.40pm on Aug 1.

Singapore and India conclude 5-day maritime exercise

The Republic of Singapore Navy's RSS Supreme and RSS Vigilance sailing in formation with the Indian Navy's INS Satpura during the sea phase of the Singapore-Indian Maritime Bilateral Exercise 2025.
The Republic of Singapore Navy's RSS Supreme and RSS Vigilance sailing in formation with the Indian Navy's INS Satpura during the sea phase of the Singapore-Indian Maritime Bilateral Exercise 2025.

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