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Shermaine Ang

Shermaine covers a range of social issues in Singapore for The Straits Times, from disability, inequality and mental health matters to those affecting youth and families. She also writes columns on culture and relationships, and the odd book review. She likes movies, music and tea.

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NUS students with fake admissions will be expelled; NTU students will face disciplinary action

Observers said the high-ranking of both universities is a contributing factor for fraudulent applications.
Observers said the high-ranking of both universities is a contributing factor for fraudulent applications.

Lower fees at more pre-schools from Jan 2026 as more centres join partner operator scheme

Madam Norliza Amin (left), Kidz Meadow’s head of operations and quality assurance, and Madam Siti Shahidah Samat, a centre leader at Kidz Meadow Childcare and Development Centre (Yew Tee).
Madam Norliza Amin (left), Kidz Meadow’s head of operations and quality assurance, and Madam Siti Shahidah Samat, a centre leader at Kidz Meadow Childcare and Development Centre (Yew Tee).

Four training providers warned or penalised by SkillsFuture Singapore for marketing malpractices

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Generic photograph of SkillsFuture signboard at level three of Lifelong Learning Institute on Jan 8, 2025.
Can be used for stories on employment, career, skill, upskill, jobseeker, training, skill set, job, money, budget, upskilling, upgrading and salary.
(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)
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Generic photograph of SkillsFuture signboard at level three of Lifelong Learning Institute on Jan 8, 2025.
Can be used for stories on employment, career, skill, upskill, jobseeker, training, skill set, job, money, budget, upskilling, upgrading and salary.
(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)

‘Common’ for SkillsFuture training providers to use external marketing agents, say industry players

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Generic photograph of SkillsFuture Festival signboard at Lifelong Learning Institute on Jan 8, 2025.
Can be used for stories on employment, career, skill, upskill, jobseeker, training, skill set, job, money, budget, upskilling, upgrading and salary.
(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)
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Generic photograph of SkillsFuture Festival signboard at Lifelong Learning Institute on Jan 8, 2025.
Can be used for stories on employment, career, skill, upskill, jobseeker, training, skill set, job, money, budget, upskilling, upgrading and salary.
(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)

Programmers, assemble: 400 compete in 24-hour hackathon by AI firms like Cursor, OpenAI

Among the youngest participants was 13-year-old Usman Asif, who took part along with his father Asif Saleem and sister Shanzey Asif.
Among the youngest participants was 13-year-old Usman Asif, who took part along with his father Asif Saleem and sister Shanzey Asif.

PMD fires becoming more of a concern; don’t use illegal PMDs bought online: Chee Hong Tat

National Development Minister Chee Hong Tat (left) and his fellow Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC MPs, Mr Cai Yinzhou (third from left) and Ms Elysa Chen (fourth from left), viewing a burnt PMD at a Community Resilience Day event on Oct 19.
National Development Minister Chee Hong Tat (left) and his fellow Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC MPs, Mr Cai Yinzhou (third from left) and Ms Elysa Chen (fourth from left), viewing a burnt PMD at a Community Resilience Day event on Oct 19.

More pre-schools to join programme to detect developmental needs in young children

CMG20251016-ThongKH01唐家鸿/张佳莹/Mission I’mPossible 2 (MIP2) Press Conference [PCF Punggol, 50 Edgefield Plains, Singapore 828717]
-   Parent profile for child Audi Bin Azirwan. The caregivers are father Azirwan Bin Mastan (left) and mother Nurfiana Binte Abdul Rahim. 

- embargoed till 1pm, 16 Oct 2025.
CMG20251016-ThongKH01唐家鸿/张佳莹/Mission I’mPossible 2 (MIP2) Press Conference [PCF Punggol, 50 Edgefield Plains, Singapore 828717]
-   Parent profile for child Audi Bin Azirwan. The caregivers are father Azirwan Bin Mastan (left) and mother Nurfiana Binte Abdul Rahim. 

- embargoed till 1pm, 16 Oct 2025.

Micro-jobs programme for seniors launched with $1.47m donation from DBS Foundation

Health Minister Ong Ye Kung taking a wefie at the DBS Foundation X Thye Hua Kwan Moral Charities partnership launch event on Oct 13.
Health Minister Ong Ye Kung taking a wefie at the DBS Foundation X Thye Hua Kwan Moral Charities partnership launch event on Oct 13.

What students at 13 S’pore schools will eat from 2026 under new central kitchen model

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Bento meals for students prepared by Chang Cheng pictured Sep 24, 2025. ST PHOTO: JASON QUAH
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Bento meals for students prepared by Chang Cheng pictured Sep 24, 2025. ST PHOTO: JASON QUAH

First water safety programme launched in S'pore for people with disabilities

Mr Chan Tian Qiang, 17, who has cerebral palsy, at the launch of Singapore's first water safety programme for people with disabilities on Oct 4.
Mr Chan Tian Qiang, 17, who has cerebral palsy, at the launch of Singapore's first water safety programme for people with disabilities on Oct 4.

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