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Wong Man Shun

Man Shun is a journalist on The Straits Times’ breaking news team. He is interested in all things cultural, social and religious. He holds a bachelor’s degree in English language and literature from the University of Oxford. His inbox is always open if you have an interesting story to share.

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Very heavy traffic expected at Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints during Chinese New Year

The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority advised travellers to check the traffic situation at the checkpoints before starting their journey.
The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority advised travellers to check the traffic situation at the checkpoints before starting their journey.

At least $51,000 lost to online job scams linked to Pokemon trading cards this year

Members of the public should not accept dubious job offers that offer lucrative returns for minimal effort.
Members of the public should not accept dubious job offers that offer lucrative returns for minimal effort.

About 650 cyclists issued summonses for violating traffic rules in last 6 months of 2025

According to statistics from Data.gov.sg, 591 cyclists and pillions were injured in road traffic accidents in 2024.
According to statistics from Data.gov.sg, 591 cyclists and pillions were injured in road traffic accidents in 2024.

Leaps, crawls, rolls: 63-year-old makes parkour look like child’s play in Toa Payoh playground

In a video going viral on Instagram, Ms Sing Yuen Lim can be seen doing parkour in a Toa Payoh playground.
In a video going viral on Instagram, Ms Sing Yuen Lim can be seen doing parkour in a Toa Payoh playground.

PropertyLimBrothers CEO Melvin Lim, vice-president Grayce Tan resign; Marc Chan appointed interim CEO

The leadership changes follow online rumours surrounding Mr Melvin Lim and Ms Grayce Tan.
The leadership changes follow online rumours surrounding Mr Melvin Lim and Ms Grayce Tan.

New feature in OBUs alerts motorists to slow down when nearing some streets and expressway exits: LTA

Friendly Streets refer to streets which incorporate elements from existing efforts that improve pedestrian safety.
Friendly Streets refer to streets which incorporate elements from existing efforts that improve pedestrian safety.

13 taken to hospital after accident involving lorry and car in Orchard Road

SCDF said it was alerted at about 6.20am on Jan 28 to an accident at the junction of Orchard Road and Orchard Link.
SCDF said it was alerted at about 6.20am on Jan 28 to an accident at the junction of Orchard Road and Orchard Link.

Singapore to recognise medical degrees from 8 more overseas schools from Feb 1

With this addition, the total number of recognised overseas medical schools will rise from 112 to 120.
With this addition, the total number of recognised overseas medical schools will rise from 112 to 120.

Facial recognition to make immigration clearance faster for motorcyclists at Woodlands Checkpoint

Under the trial, motorcyclists entering Singapore can use facial recognition instead of fingerprint scanning to clear immigration.
Under the trial, motorcyclists entering Singapore can use facial recognition instead of fingerprint scanning to clear immigration.

Man arrested for allegedly stealing rental car in Woodlands; key was left unattended on tyre

The police said they were alerted to a case of theft of motor vehicle at about 11.45pm on Jan 19.
The police said they were alerted to a case of theft of motor vehicle at about 11.45pm on Jan 19.

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