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Lee Li Ying

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Li Ying began her journalism career in 2016 as a broadcast reporter, covering everything from major political developments to the Covid-19 outbreak for live television and radio. Behind the scenes, she has also produced episodes for multiple award-winning documentary series. She joined The Straits Times in August 2022. She has a keen interest in mental health issues and is currently helming a year-long series on the topic.

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Singapore pushes for dialogue among nations to avoid costly misunderstandings in cyberspace

Digital Development and Information Minister Josephine Teo and Mr David Koh, CEO of the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore, speaking to the media on Oct 23.
Digital Development and Information Minister Josephine Teo and Mr David Koh, CEO of the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore, speaking to the media on Oct 23.

Non-consensual sexual content, promotion of risky actions among severe online harms in Singapore

Funded by MDDI, the study examined how Singaporeans perceive the severity of a wide range of harms, and what they make of existing laws, platform policies and public education efforts.
Funded by MDDI, the study examined how Singaporeans perceive the severity of a wide range of harms, and what they make of existing laws, platform policies and public education efforts.

Cyber resilience centre to open in 2026 as one-stop support hub for SMEs facing cyber threats

Attendees at the Singapore International Cyber Week on Oct 21.
Attendees at the Singapore International Cyber Week on Oct 21.

Victims of online harms will be able to get quick redress under new law proposed

New handbook to guide employers in supporting staff mental health

The recommendations in the handbook covers topics like how to nurture a positive culture for workplace mental health.
The recommendations in the handbook covers topics like how to nurture a positive culture for workplace mental health.

F&B operators to get mental health support through peer buddy scheme

The new initiative was launched on World Mental Health Day, Oct 10.
The new initiative was launched on World Mental Health Day, Oct 10.

Singapore to prioritise early mental health support: Koh Poh Koon

Senior Minister of State for Health Koh Poh Koon said resources will be channelled to helping people with few or even no symptoms of mental health issues to stay well.
Senior Minister of State for Health Koh Poh Koon said resources will be channelled to helping people with few or even no symptoms of mental health issues to stay well.

Singapore to add 500 acute psychiatric beds by 2040 amid rising mental health needs

The Ministry of Health has set an aim to have a 30 per cent increase in the number of psychiatrists and a 40 per cent increase in the number of healthcare workers training in psychology by 2030.
The Ministry of Health has set an aim to have a 30 per cent increase in the number of psychiatrists and a 40 per cent increase in the number of healthcare workers training in psychology by 2030.

Wake up Singapore’s Facebook page restored after week-long suspension

Access to the Facebook page, which has over 181,000 followers, was first blocked on Sept 26.
Access to the Facebook page, which has over 181,000 followers, was first blocked on Sept 26.

Singapore’s digital economy contributed 18.6% to GDP, generated 214,000 tech jobs in 2024

The report found that the bulk of the contributions to Singapore’s digital economy  came from digitalisation across non I&C sectors.
The report found that the bulk of the contributions to Singapore’s digital economy  came from digitalisation across non I&C sectors.

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