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Tham Yuen-C

Senior Political Correspondent

Yuen-C is senior political correspondent at The Straits Times and a regular contributor to its commentary pages. She started off as a digital journalist. In the course of her career, she has reported on diverse areas, from law and order to crime and technology. She was a fellow at the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism at Oxford University.

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New MPs turn to social media, raise issues in Parliament to connect with Singaporeans

First-term PAP MPs Hamid Razak, Hazlina Abdul Halim and Gho Sze Kee, and first-term WP MP Kenneth Tiong.
First-term PAP MPs Hamid Razak, Hazlina Abdul Halim and Gho Sze Kee, and first-term WP MP Kenneth Tiong.

ASEAN can better shape outcomes, manage shocks when it works together: PM Wong

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said that by working together, Asean will have a greater collective voice.
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said that by working together, Asean will have a greater collective voice.

ASEAN should uphold navigational rights to ensure supply chain resilience, says PM Wong

Group photo at the 48th ASEAN Summit (Retreat) in Cebu, Philippines, on May 8, 2026.
Group photo at the 48th ASEAN Summit (Retreat) in Cebu, Philippines, on May 8, 2026.

PM Wong urges ASEAN to prepare for new normal of disruptions by strengthening integration

ASEAN leaders family photo taken at the 48th ASEAN Summit held at Mactan Expo Center in Cebu, Philippines on May 8.
ASEAN leaders family photo taken at the 48th ASEAN Summit held at Mactan Expo Center in Cebu, Philippines on May 8.

PM Wong meets Anwar, Hun Manet in Cebu ahead of ASEAN Summit

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong (left) kicked off his series of meetings with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet on May 7.
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong (left) kicked off his series of meetings with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet on May 7.

PM Wong to attend Asean Summit in Cebu

Asean leaders are expected to discuss ways to strengthen trade, energy and food security in the region.
Asean leaders are expected to discuss ways to strengthen trade, energy and food security in the region.

Workers’ Party put on the defensive by internal and external pressures

Workers' Party chief Pritam Singh's appeal against his conviction was upheld by the High Court, triggering uncertainty for the party.
Workers' Party chief Pritam Singh's appeal against his conviction was upheld by the High Court, triggering uncertainty for the party.

Decision on Pritam signals WP leadership’s support for him; cadres will decide his future: Analysts

WP chief Pritam Singh at a walkabout with party members at Fengshan Centre on April 12.
WP chief Pritam Singh at a walkabout with party members at Fengshan Centre on April 12.

WP chief Pritam Singh issued letter of reprimand following conclusion of disciplinary probe

 The WP said a disciplinary panel found its chief Pritam Singh had contravened two articles of the party’s Constitution.
 The WP said a disciplinary panel found its chief Pritam Singh had contravened two articles of the party’s Constitution.

Countries have collective interest to keep critical sea lanes open and secure: Zhulkarnain

Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, Musandam, Oman, April 27, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer
Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, Musandam, Oman, April 27, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer

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