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Calista Wong

Calista joined The Straits Times as a breaking news reporter in 2025 after a stint at the Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum, where she wrote about biodiversity history. While she is passionate about environmental issues, she also has a strong interest in geek culture – and nothing is too niche to pique her curiosity. Got something to share? Just reach out.

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S’porean man allegedly linked to Cambodia scam ring arrested; 2 more S’porean suspects wanted

Ngiam Siow Jui, 30, was among the 34 initial suspects sought by the Singapore Police Force for investigations into a Cambodia-based organised criminal group.
Ngiam Siow Jui, 30, was among the 34 initial suspects sought by the Singapore Police Force for investigations into a Cambodia-based organised criminal group.

Signalling fault causes hours-long disruption on Thomson-East Coast Line

A notice informs commuters of a Thomson-East Coast Line service disruption at Outram Park TEL station on May 3.
A notice informs commuters of a Thomson-East Coast Line service disruption at Outram Park TEL station on May 3.

Found: Missing man, last seen in Jurong West

Mr Jumalah Samsudin, 75, was last seen in Jurong West on April 30.
Mr Jumalah Samsudin, 75, was last seen in Jurong West on April 30.

Electric fire stoves not certified for safety, cannot be sold here: Consumer safety office

Such stoves, also known as plasma stoves, are not eligible for Safety Mark registration and cannot be supplied in Singapore.
Such stoves, also known as plasma stoves, are not eligible for Safety Mark registration and cannot be supplied in Singapore.

Thai TikToker sparks online buzz by cashing in on dead mosquito keychains

Despite its simple design, handcrafting the keychain is a time-consuming task. From catching the bugs, to preserving and pressing them into shape, each step can take several days, Lee said.
Despite its simple design, handcrafting the keychain is a time-consuming task. From catching the bugs, to preserving and pressing them into shape, each step can take several days, Lee said.

He-Man creator Roger Sweet dies at 91

Former Mattel lead designer Roger Sweet is credited with creating the prototype for action figure He-Man.
Former Mattel lead designer Roger Sweet is credited with creating the prototype for action figure He-Man.

Another Malaysian nabbed for helping scam syndicates; 17th arrested since March

The victim was told by scammers posing as government officials from the Monetary Authority of Singapore that she was under investigation for money laundering.
The victim was told by scammers posing as government officials from the Monetary Authority of Singapore that she was under investigation for money laundering.

Man who allegedly leaked new Avatar: The Last Airbender film arrested for illegal server access

The man allegedly gained unauthorised remote access to the media content server and downloaded the unreleased film.
The man allegedly gained unauthorised remote access to the media content server and downloaded the unreleased film.

Child taken to hospital after foot trapped in Bugis Junction escalator

In a video of the incident posted on social media platform Xiaohongshu, a group of people seen gathered around an unmoving escalator, which connects the basement and first floor of the mall.
In a video of the incident posted on social media platform Xiaohongshu, a group of people seen gathered around an unmoving escalator, which connects the basement and first floor of the mall.

Teen to be charged over money laundering activities involving losses of at least $9,700

He is expected to be charged with the offence of assisting another to retain benefits from criminal conduct, which carries a jail term of up to 10 years, a fine not exceeding $500,000, or both.
He is expected to be charged with the offence of assisting another to retain benefits from criminal conduct, which carries a jail term of up to 10 years, a fine not exceeding $500,000, or both.

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