Ian Cheng

Correspondent

Ian is a correspondent at The Straits Times. He has worked in the news business since 2015 – cutting his teeth at breaking news desks at both ST and CNA Digital – and specialises in digital journalism. He is a strong advocate for animal welfare and mental health issues and is also constantly on the lookout for stories on human tenacity. Got a story on geek culture? He’s your guy too.

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Flap, flap: One of S’pore’s newest peregrine falcon chicks caught on camera taking flight

At about 8.19am on March 4, one of the falcon chicks can be seen flapping its wings, before briefly taking to the air as it flies off-camera.

Tada, Gojek to temporarily raise surcharge to defray higher fuel expenses

Both Tada and Gojek will temporarily increase the surcharge from 50 cents to at least 90 cents for all trips, which will kick in from April 10 to May 31.

The New York Times severs ties with freelance journalist over AI use in book review

Author and journalist Alex Preston's review of Jean-Baptiste Andrea's Watching Over Her included language and details similar to those in an earlier review of the same book published in British daily The Guardian.

Electricity, gas tariffs to go up from April to June; sharper increases expected later in 2026: EMA

n average 4-room HDB household may see a $2.36 drop in its monthly electricity bill before GST, for example.

Man to be charged with rash act after allegedly driving with 2 children seated atop car boot

If found guilty, the man can be jailed up to six months, fined up to $2,500, or both.

Seven taken to hospital after car catches fire in Buangkok Crescent

The Singapore Civil Defence Force was alerted to a fire involving a car at Block 980D Buangkok Crescent on March 23, 2026.

Trio arrested for allegedly setting off fireworks in Ghim Moh

Preliminary investigations revealed that two men and a teenager allegedly discharged multiple fireworks in Ghim Moh.

Selected bus, train services to be extended on eve of Good Friday

Train services on the North-South, East-West, Circle and Thomson-East Coast lines will run about half an hour later than usual.

Otterly fearless: Romp of otters face off crocodile in Sungei Buloh

The crocodile was seen snapping at the otters several times, but the semi-aquatic creatures were able to deftly flee from its huge jaws.

Sixth Malaysian arrested in S’pore in 2 weeks over government official impersonation scams

The man will be charged on March 20 with the offence of assisting another to retain benefits from criminal conduct.

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