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3 days ago
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ST, Uniqlo launch design contest for Singapore stories T-shirt collection
The Straits Times and Uniqlo have partnered to immortalise three Singapore stories in a limited series, print-on-demand T-shirt collection. The Japanese apparel giant and the newspaper have launched a T-shirt design contest open to all local residents with a Singapore story to tell, as part of a series of events to mark ST's 180th anniversary this year. The newspaper was first published on July 15, 1845. Submissions, which must be original artworks, are open till 11.59pm on Sept 7. Three winners will be announced in November. The winning designs, along with two others contributed by ST artists, will be available for printing at Uniqlo's Jewel, Vivo City and Orchard Central stores at $19.90 in kids' sizing or $29.90 for adults. The sample designs by the ST artists are titled "Capturing the rhythm of life and textures of our home", and "Highlighting the native species of flora and fauna that can be found in Singapore". The winners will receive $600 Uniqlo vouchers in their Uniqlo apps, a one-year ST digital subscription valued at $358.80 and limited-edition ST180 merchandise. ST Editor Jaime Ho said: "For much of this year, as we celebrate our 180th anniversary, The Straits Times has been working with Singaporeans on 'Telling Your Singapore Story'. "I'm glad to be able to continue this by inviting readers to express their uniquely Singapore stories through art. I look forward to seeing Singaporeans' creativity come alive, and eventually unveiling the winning designs." Said marketing director of Uniqlo Singapore Paulene Ong: "Uniqlo Singapore is proud to partner with The Straits Times to invite Singaporeans to share their stories. "Guided by our LifeWear philosophy - high-quality everyday clothing designed to make life better - we believe that being part of Singaporeans' daily lives is at the heart of what we do. "We are excited to discover the stories and creativity that emerge through this initiative, and we look forward to showcasing their designs across our channels." Anyone who lives in Singapore is eligible to participate in the contest, but those younger than 18 years old must have the consent of their parent or guardian. All contestants must be Uniqlo app members. Winners must agree to be interviewed, photographed and filmed by The Straits Times. Designs can be done in any medium, including digital or hand-drawn illustrations, so long as generative artificial intelligence (AI) is not used. AI-generated works will be disqualified.
Straits Times
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Straits Times
ST and Uniqlo launch design contest for Singapore stories T-shirt collection
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox The T-shirt design contest is open to all local residents with a Singapore story to tell. SINGAPORE - The Straits Times and Uniqlo have partnered to immortalise three Singapore stories in a limited series, print-on-demand T-shirt collection. The Japanese apparel giant and the newspaper have launched a T-shirt design contest open to all local residents with a Singapore story to tell, as part of a series of events to mark ST's 180th anniversary this year. The newspaper was first published on July 15, 1845. Submissions, which must be original artworks, are open till 11.59pm on Sept 7. Three winners will be announced in November. The winning designs, along with two others contributed by ST artists, will be available for printing at Uniqlo's Jewel, Vivo City and Orchard Central stores at $19.90 in kids' sizing or $29.90 for adults. The sample designs by the ST artists are titled 'Capturing the rhythm of life and textures of our home', and 'Highlighting the native species of flora and fauna that can be found in Singapore'. The winners will receive $600 Uniqlo vouchers in their Uniqlo apps, a one-year ST digital subscription valued at $358.80 and limited-edition ST180 merchandise. ST Editor Jaime Ho said: 'For much of this year, as we celebrate our 180th anniversary, The Straits Times has been working with Singaporeans on ' Telling Your Singapore Story '. 'I'm glad to be able to continue this by inviting readers to express their uniquely Singapore stories through art. I look forward to seeing Singaporeans' creativity come alive, and eventually unveiling the winning designs.' Said marketing director of Uniqlo Singapore Paulene Ong: 'Uniqlo Singapore is proud to partner with The Straits Times to invite Singaporeans to share their stories. 'Guided by our LifeWear philosophy – high-quality everyday clothing designed to make life better – we believe that being part of Singaporeans' daily lives is at the heart of what we do. 'We are excited to discover the stories and creativity that emerge through this initiative, and we look forward to showcasing their designs across our channels.' Anyone who lives in Singapore is eligible to participate in the contest, but those younger than 18 years old must have the consent of their parent or guardian. All contestants must be Uniqlo app members. Winners must agree to be interviewed, photographed and filmed by The Straits Times. Designs can be done in any medium, including digital or hand-drawn illustrations, so long as generative artificial intelligence (AI) is not used. AI-generated works will be disqualified.
Straits Times
15-07-2025
- Business
- Straits Times
Tracing headlines through time: Pupils explore journalism at ST's 180th anniversary exhibition
Find out what's new on ST website and app. Primary 3 pupils from Radin Mas Primary School visiting the ST180 exhibition at South Gateway Garden in Jewel Changi Airport on July 15. SINGAPORE - Three times a week, Arshita Kaur's mother picks out interesting headlines from The Straits Times and reads the articles to the nine-year-old as bedtime stories. 'Reading the news lets me know more because sometimes people do good things that we can learn from,' said Arshita, who came across an article about a foster mum taking care of nine children in her home especially meaningful and is excited to learn more about journalism. Arshita was one of the 45 pupils from Radin Mas Primary School who visited The Straits Times' 180th anniversary exhibition on July 15 in Jewel Changi Airport. Guided around the exhibition by Ms Diane Leow, ST's editor of newsroom insights, the excursion was part of the school's middle primary talent programme to expose pupils who are strong in the English language to journalism. Titled Heartbeats and Headlines: 180 Years Of Telling The Singapore Story, the exhibition traces ST's journey from a colonial newspaper to a national broadsheet, to becoming the multi-platform media outlet that it is today. Spread across five sections, the exhibition takes visitors on a journey through ST's evolving newsroom, pivotal moments in Singapore's history, its role as a newspaper of record and how it has kept pace in the digital age. Visitors can engage with interactive features, where they have the opportunity to design their own personalised front page of a newspaper or take part in a Reporter-In-Training quest. Adult visitors will receive a complimentary tote bag and notebook upon completing activities at three checkpoints, while children will be presented with a specially designed sticker set. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore Las Vegas Sands' new development part of S'pore's broader, more ambitious transformation: PM Wong Singapore Current economic headwinds do not dampen outlook for new MBS building: Las Vegas Sands president Business MAS records net profit of $19.7 billion, fuelled by investment gains Singapore $3b money laundering case: MinLaw acts against 4 law firms and 1 lawyer over seized properties Singapore Man charged with attempted murder of woman at Kallang Wave Mall Singapore Ex-cleaner jailed over safety lapses linked to guard's death near 1-Altitude rooftop bar Singapore Singapore CDL's long-time director Phillip Yeo to depart after boardroom feud Singapore 'Nobody deserves to be alone': Why Mummy and Acha have fostered over 20 children in the past 22 years Currently situated at the South Gateway Garden of Jewel Changi Airport until July 20, the roving exhibition will move to Westgate from July 25 to Aug 3, and to Raffles City Shopping Centre from Aug 8 to 17. Exhibition sponsors include the Ministry of Home Affairs, Singapore Pools, Singtel, Temasek and UOB. Mr Matthew Yap, now semi-retired, turned up on July 15 to visit the exhibition after reading about it online. As a former journalist in ST from 1983 to 1988, it was 'a very nostalgic experience' for him. Mr Matthew Yap, 67, semi-retired, at the ST180 exhibition at South Gateway Garden in Jewel Changi Airport on July 15. ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM 'When I first entered the newsroom, I still had to use a typewriter that was then translated into a semi digital format…towards the end of my career, I experienced the birth of email.' the 67-year-old said. So The Straits Times represented 'the birth of (technology) in journalism' for him, he added. At one of the stations with an interactive display that let visitors flip through thousands of front pages, Mr Yap was delighted to find a number of his own stories on the front pages of Straits Times. The discovery brought back fond memories of his time covering housing, crime, and business stories. Similarly, the pupils from Radin Mas Primary School enjoyed exploring the wide range of stories the publication has covered over the years. For nine-year-old Evan Chin, it was 'fascinating' to see how Singapore has transformed over the years, through the black-and-white photographs to images in colour. Other pupils liked creating their own front pages, an activity they had not done before in school. Anda Lim said he was interested in learning about the different jobs in the newsroom. The nine-year-old boy said he was surprised by what he had seen at the exhibition as he usually reads news from ST only via messaging platforms like Whatsapp. 'Now I am seeing it in real life... I also didn't know that The Straits Times is 180 years old and that the publication is so old.'
Straits Times
28-05-2025
- General
- Straits Times
Third Conversations with ST discusses the role and relevance of media with young professionals
The group discussions were facilitated by 11 members of ST's editorial team, including ST editor Jaime Ho (front row, left) and ST associate editor Zakir Hussain (second row, right). ST PHOTO: AZMI ATHNI Third Conversations with ST discusses the role and relevance of media with young professionals SINGAPORE – The third session of The Straits Times' engagement series took place on the evening of May 27, bringing together 40 young professionals to share their perspectives on ST's role as a national news publication. The event, which ran for two hours, was part of the ST180 celebrations, marking the publication's 180th anniversary in 2025. Unlike earlier sessions, which were held as panel discussions, the latest event held at PPP Coffee @ New Bahru adopted a more intimate format, with participants divided into six smaller groups for deeper conversations. The group discussions were facilitated by 11 members of ST's editorial team, including ST editor Jaime Ho, ST associate editor Zakir Hussain and Mr Jeremy Au Yong, ST's associate editor (newsroom strategy). Topics explored ranged from how the newsroom selects stories for coverage and how ST can remain relevant to younger audiences, to the need for society to retain common spaces amid polarising viewpoints. Several participants said the session gave them a glimpse into newsroom decision-making, particularly in handling sensitive issues such as suicide coverage. This event was the first session that was open to the public. The previous sessions in the year-long series called Conversations with The Straits Times were invite-only events, the first in January involving individuals from non-profit organisations and the second in March involving junior college students. These sessions aim to facilitate candid discussions between ST and its audiences, by offering readers a chance to interact with the ST editorial team in person. To remain relevant to younger audiences, several participants suggested that ST should make greater use of its Telegram channel to push news updates, noting that many of their peers are active on the platform. Ms Edith Cheow Rui Xuan, 23, a final-year student at an institute of higher learning, said that the ST mobile app could provide incentives to encourage regular engagement. 'The ST app could provide reward perks for daily check-ins. Given the general inclination towards rewarding individuals for their time and effort, offering micro-rewards, gamified reading challenges or subscription tiers with exclusive benefits could encourage engagement,' she said. Some participants also suggested that ST develop an applet that could present or recommend relevant stories from its own website, whenever users visit other news sites such as The New York Times. Some also said they noticed a shift in ST's content over the years, including a growing emphasis on podcasts and short-form content. An example raised were the short video clips produced during the 2025 General Election, where journalists explained election-related news in a catchy and accessible format. ST senior columnist Lin Suling (centre) with participants at the third edition of Conversations with The Straits Times on May 27. ST PHOTO: AZMI ATHNI Discussions also explored the continued importance of journalistic objectivity in an increasingly polarised world. Participants reflected on how moderate voices often go unheard, while those with more extreme views sometimes dominate discourse. Acknowledging these concerns, Mr Ho emphasised ST's commitment to balanced and objective reporting, despite it potentially becoming more challenging with polarising views in society. Participants in some groups also expressed interest in seeing more coverage on topics such as alternative education pathways and mental health. ST recently launched a youth-focused series titled More than Grades, which spotlights students beyond their academic achievements. This follows a separate series – No health without mental health – that began in October 2024 to explore the topic of mental health in the local context. Ms Linda Lee, 37, a human-experience leadership coach and speaker, said: 'Younger audiences today aren't just passive consumers – they're looking for something that feels real, relevant, and worth their time. ST can really lean into that by covering more stories of the human experience.' For more information about ST180, visit
Straits Times
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Straits Times
Your Singapore Story: A special series to mark The Straits Times' 180th anniversary is launched
(Clockwise from top left) Mr Bob Lee and his son Jun Le, busking duo Davidson Teo and Gillian Goh, Mr Ahmad Zahid Isnin, Ms Latha Govindasamy and Mr Davin Choo share their stories for ST180. PHOTOS: SPH MEDIA SINGAPORE - Behind every morning kopi ritual, every stroll through the heartland and every festive gathering lies a story that connects us as Singaporeans. Every Singaporean has a story to share, be it a moment of triumph, a time of struggle, or years of perseverance. Take photographer Bob Lee, 49, who refuses to set limits on what his son, Jun Le, who has autism and is now 18, can achieve. During the Covid-19 pandemic, they discovered Jun Le's talent for calligraphy. Mr Lee now uses photography and conducts public talks to raise awareness about autism because, as he says, if parents do not share these stories, who will? There is chef and entrepreneur Ahmad Zahid Isnin, 47, who dons big-headed doll costumes at Chinese funeral processions. 'People find it strange that I... would take part in something so deeply rooted in Chinese traditions. But I never saw it as belonging to just one group,' he says. 'These rites, these performances – they are part of Singapore's cultural fabric. And, somehow, I found a place in them.' Meanwhile, former educator Latha Govindasamy, 56, gives cheer to migrant workers through a soup kitchen in Little India that she co-founded with her sisters and their husbands in 2018. Krsna's Free Meals provides free breakfast, lunch and dinner to these workers, many of whom leave their dorms before dawn. Her family wants to do more. 'We want to go into the heartland, have a central kitchen and make food accessible to all Singaporeans,' she adds. The Straits Times has told stories like theirs over the years, and will continue to do so. To mark its 180th anniversary since its first edition on July 15, 1845, ST is launching a special feature to capture these stories that have an impact on communities and neighbourhoods, and reflect who Singaporeans are as a people. Titled Your Singapore Story, the special series celebrates the lives, memories and dreams of people in every corner of the country, from tales of resilience and reinvention to the quiet moments in everyday life. The first set of 12 stories is available at with accompanying videos, and more stories and videos will be added in the coming weeks. Among those currently featured are long-time friends Davidson Teo, 66, and Gillian Goh, 70, who busk across the island as Silver Hype. The duo sing in different languages to reach a diverse audience, particularly seniors who may feel isolated in their golden years. Also featured is fitness coach Davin Choo, 30, who during the Covid-19 pandemic taught Singaporeans on Instagram how to work out while self-isolating, with unorthodox gym set-ups made from everyday household items like wooden poles and rice sacks. 'It makes me glad that I made the right choice to try out fitness,' says Mr Choo. 'I'm also happy I'm able to use my story and this message to reach out to and motivate others to become the best version of themselves.'
