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Christine Tan

Christine has been on the crime and courts beat since 2020, first for Chinese-language papers Lianhe Zaobao and Lianhe Wanbao, then for The Straits Times. She has covered a wide range of cases, including the River Valley High School homicide and trials of prominent politicians. She holds a degree in communication studies from Nanyang Technological University. Christine is passionate about stories of vulnerable communities, such as migrant workers and those with mental health conditions.

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Over 370 domestic helpers trained in caregiving pilot programme, including dementia care

Domestic workers dress up to have a picture taken at a Photo Booth during the May Day Domestic Employees Celebration held at Resorts World Convention Centre on June 21.
Domestic workers dress up to have a picture taken at a Photo Booth during the May Day Domestic Employees Celebration held at Resorts World Convention Centre on June 21.

‘I don’t want anyone to look down on Dad’: A son’s tribute to his special father

Karthigeyan (left) and and Shanger Pannerchelvam (right) are not only sons, but also protectors of their father, D. Pannerchelvam, who has intellectual disability. The family celebrated his 67th birthday in June.
Karthigeyan (left) and and Shanger Pannerchelvam (right) are not only sons, but also protectors of their father, D. Pannerchelvam, who has intellectual disability. The family celebrated his 67th birthday in June.

New wellness attraction in Marina South will be accessible and affordable: Mah Bow Tan

Therme Group Asia chairman Mah Bow Tan said he wants to bring wellness to the masses.
Therme Group Asia chairman Mah Bow Tan said he wants to bring wellness to the masses.

Work to start on S’pore’s first large-scale wellness attraction, which opens in Marina South in 2030

Therme Singapore, which will sit next to Gardens by the Bay and Marina Barrage, will have more than 20 pools and water features and over 70 wellness treatment rooms.
Therme Singapore, which will sit next to Gardens by the Bay and Marina Barrage, will have more than 20 pools and water features and over 70 wellness treatment rooms.

Stressed by conflicts with employer, domestic worker found relief through animal therapy

Philippine domestic worker Beverly Tamiao Gomez had joined CDE upon friends’ recommendations in 2019.
Philippine domestic worker Beverly Tamiao Gomez had joined CDE upon friends’ recommendations in 2019.

Peer support network for domestic workers in S’pore grows as mental health stigma persists

Care Sisters members Catherine Gonzaga Suarez (far left) and Eni Wijayanti (second from left) speaking to domestic workers from Myanmar on May 3.
Care Sisters members Catherine Gonzaga Suarez (far left) and Eni Wijayanti (second from left) speaking to domestic workers from Myanmar on May 3.

Singapore to ramp up efforts against illegal and problem gambling during World Cup 2026

These efforts were announced by MHA and the Ministry of Social and Family Development in a statement on June 9, ahead of the World Cup from June 11 to July 19.
These efforts were announced by MHA and the Ministry of Social and Family Development in a statement on June 9, ahead of the World Cup from June 11 to July 19.

Court acquits youth with autism and mental condition who assaulted parents

The prosecution had applied for a discharge amounting to an acquittal on the man’s charges and to issue a stern warning to him instead.
The prosecution had applied for a discharge amounting to an acquittal on the man’s charges and to issue a stern warning to him instead.

East Coast Seafood Centre to be redeveloped, says NParks; Jumbo, Long Beach to move out in Sept

The Jumbo Seafood outlet at East Coast Seafood Centre, established in 1987, is the restaurant chain's first.
The Jumbo Seafood outlet at East Coast Seafood Centre, established in 1987, is the restaurant chain's first.

More youth caring for siblings with special needs as support programme doubles in size

Sawako Evelyne Maury (left) is a caregiver to her elder sister Ayano Justine Maury (right), who has autism spectrum disorder and global developmental delay.
Sawako Evelyne Maury (left) is a caregiver to her elder sister Ayano Justine Maury (right), who has autism spectrum disorder and global developmental delay.

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