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Zaihan Mohamed Yusof

Senior Crime Correspondent

Zaihan is The Straits Times’ senior crime correspondent. He joined SPH in 1999 as a photographer, but discovered a love for journalism and became a reporter specialising in crime news and road safety. A recipient of SPH’s Journalist of the Year and Story of the Year awards in 2012, he is known for his investigative reporting on international football match-fixing. He is passionate about motorcycling and has written two books – on road safety and football match-fixing.

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Cleaner finds over 100 vapes stashed in bags in electrical riser in Tampines; HSA investigating

The vapes were discovered in a trolley bag and a plastic bag at Block 494D Tampines Street 43.
The vapes were discovered in a trolley bag and a plastic bag at Block 494D Tampines Street 43.

One of two suspects in Chin Swee murder taken to site under police escort

Poh Choon Kiat, 59, was taken to a unit on the 19th floor and a corridor of the 17th floor of Block 51 Chin Swee Road.
Poh Choon Kiat, 59, was taken to a unit on the 19th floor and a corridor of the 17th floor of Block 51 Chin Swee Road.

Two taken to hospital, 50 evacuated after fire in Yishun flat; second incident in the area in 3 days

A bedroom in a second-floor unit was on fire when SCDF arrived.
A bedroom in a second-floor unit was on fire when SCDF arrived.

4 taken to hospital, 200 evacuated after PMA-linked fire at Ang Mo Kio HDB block

The fire at Block 641 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 4 involved a personal mobility aid at a lift lobby on the eighth floor.
The fire at Block 641 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 4 involved a personal mobility aid at a lift lobby on the eighth floor.

Anti-terror drills strengthen community bonds, more community partners should join scheme: Sim Ann

Exercise Heartbeat participants at CQ @ Clarke Quay on Nov 3.
Exercise Heartbeat participants at CQ @ Clarke Quay on Nov 3.

Firm linked to vape manufacturer in China exits Singapore amid roll-out of tough measures

zyvape26 - "Writer to caption"

ST Photo: ZAIHAN MOHAMED YUSOF
zyvape26 - "Writer to caption"

ST Photo: ZAIHAN MOHAMED YUSOF

Home Team officers, agencies lauded for dedication and innovation in keeping Singapore safe

(From left) Lieutenant Dylan Doo from the Singapore Civil Defence Force Central Fire Station, Deputy Superintendent of Police Gan Hong Teck and HTX engineer Muhammad Anwar Jalil.
(From left) Lieutenant Dylan Doo from the Singapore Civil Defence Force Central Fire Station, Deputy Superintendent of Police Gan Hong Teck and HTX engineer Muhammad Anwar Jalil.

Potong Pasir station replaces its rectifier transformers earlier to avoid failures

A new rectifier transformer arriving at Potong Pasir Station on Oct 26.
A new rectifier transformer arriving at Potong Pasir Station on Oct 26.

More road accidents and fatalities in first 9 months of 2025: Sim Ann

Motorcyclists and elderly pedestrians continue to be over-represented in accidents.
Motorcyclists and elderly pedestrians continue to be over-represented in accidents.

Motorcycle review: California-crafted Zero SR/S EV is a sport tourer with an electrifying go

ST20251001_202585800414: Gin Tay / zyzeroxx / Zaihan Mohamed Yusof/
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Review of the Zero motorcycles SR/S, an EV that is nifty and easy to co-exist in Singapore's traffic landscape.
Photographed at Jalan Mashhor on Oct 1, 2025.
ST20251001_202585800414: Gin Tay / zyzeroxx / Zaihan Mohamed Yusof/
(Caption to come)
Review of the Zero motorcycles SR/S, an EV that is nifty and easy to co-exist in Singapore's traffic landscape.
Photographed at Jalan Mashhor on Oct 1, 2025.

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