Shermaine Ang

1 month ago | straitstimes.com | Joyce Lim |Shermaine Ang

and SINGAPORE - As the general election draws near, substantial changes have been made to Marine Parade GRC – starting with its name. The boundaries of the renamed Marine Parade-Braddell Heights GRC will shift significantly as well. It will absorb all of MacPherson SMC, take in polling districts from Mountbatten and Potong Pasir SMCs, and cede the entire Joo Chiat ward and Chai Chee Housing Board estates to neighbouring East Coast GRC.

1 month ago | straitstimes.com | Shermaine Ang

It will be housed in the former Elections Department office building. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Jan 17, 2025 | straitstimes.com | Shermaine Ang

SINGAPORE - New museum exhibitions and art in public spaces will be put up as part of a series of events to mark Singapore’s 60th year of independence, inviting Singaporeans to reflect on its history and identity. Soft-launching the SG60 celebrations last November, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong had said the milestone is an opportunity for Singaporeans to connect with one another, reflect on shared values, and renew their commitment to the country.

Jan 17, 2025 | straitstimes.com | Shermaine Ang

SINGAPORE - It was a Monday evening in December four years ago when the Chia family was out for dinner at ION Orchard. Mr Nick Chia heard screaming from the mall’s toilet that his three daughters and the helper were in and knew something was wrong. He did not imagine that his five-year-old daughter Kara would place her hand in the toilet’s hand dryer, and have her finger mangled within seconds.

Jan 14, 2025 | straitstimes.com | Shermaine Ang

SINGAPORE – The first of a year-long series of discussions called Conversations with The Straits Times was held with the non-profit sector here on Jan 14, kicking off celebrations to mark ST’s 180th year in 2025. The event drew 45 guests, who spent more than an hour in dialogue with ST editor Jaime Ho, senior social affairs correspondent Theresa Tan, and assistant news editor Audrey Tan, who supervises coverage of environment issues.