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Through the Lens was founded on Sep 1, 2010 THE STRAITS TIMES PICTURE DESK, SINGAPORE

Picture editor - Wang Hui Fen
Deputy picture editor - Joyce Fang
Chief photojournalist - Kevin Lim

Imaging department:
Amin Sahil
Pannirselvam Pomman
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tojournalists:
Ariffin Jamar
Azmi Athni
Benjamin Seetor
Brian Teo
Chong Jun Liang
Desmond Foo
Desmond Wee
Gavin Foo
Gin Tay
Jason Quah
Kelvin Chng
Kua Chee Siong
Lim Yaohui
Mark Cheong
Neo Xiaobin
Ng Sor Luan
Ong Wee Jin
Shintaro Tay

19/08/2024

Today in Pictures, Aug 19, 2024
The Hungry Ghost Festival as observed in Beijing, a child dressed as Raygun at a fancy dress parade in Ireland, and more images from around the world in Today in Pictures.

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16/08/2024

Today in Pictures, Aug 16, 2024
A ballet show in Nairobi, a flower carpet in Brussels, and more images from around the world in Today in Pictures. https://str.sg/tKfN

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15/08/2024

Today in Pictures, Aug 15, 2024
A memorial service marking Japan’s surrender in World War Two, the Taliban commemorating their takeover Afghanistan, and more images from around the world in Today in Pictures. https://str.sg/KSwx

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14/08/2024

HOME IN FOCUS: While not quite the Olympics, the National School Games (NSG) ignite competitive fervour and passion all the same. Singapore’s largest annual inter-school competition sees more than 55,000 student athletes from primary to junior college levels vying for more than 400 championship titles in sports such as football, rugby, basketball and floorball. The Straits Times captured moments of athletes pushing their limits as schoolmates, teachers and coaches spur them on from the sidelines over the eight-month season, which is drawing to a close.

National School Games 2024: For the win

13/08/2024

In Pictures: S’pore’s Olympic bronze medallist Max Maeder returns home

Caleb Tan being carried on Olympic bronze medallist Maximilian Maeder’s shoulders on Aug 13, 2024. The six-year-old boy had turned up at Changi Airport Terminal 3 with a self-made poster that read “I skipped school to see Max Maeder”. ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM

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12/08/2024

In Pictures: Paris Olympics closing ceremony

French singer Yseult performing at the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics as fireworks go off above the Stade de France on Aug 11, 2024. PHOTO: REUTERS

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08/08/2024

What are your fondest memories of home? As the nation turns 59, The Straits Times celebrate what makes Singapore home by recreating these precious moments.

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What are your fondest memories of home? As the nation turns 59, we celebrate what makes Singapore home by recreating precious moments.

07/08/2024

Today in Pictures, Aug 8, 2024

Singaporean Kitefoiler Maximilian Maeder during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, lightning strikes behind a building in Milan, Italy, and more images from around the world in Today in Pictures.

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07/08/2024

HOME IN FOCUS: The Singapore flag comprises two horizontal halves – red atop white. Red stands for universal brotherhood and equality of man, while white symbolises pervading and everlasting purity and virtue. As the Republic marks 59 years of independence in 2024, The Straits Times photojournalists pay homage to the national colours.

As the Republic marks 59 years of independence on Aug 9, The Straits Times photojournalists pay homage to the country's national colours.

31/07/2024

HOME IN FOCUS: First of its kind in Singapore, the National University Centre for Oral Health Singapore Tooth Tissue Bank was set up in 2021 to support research on teeth for various purposes. This includes developing more resilient filling materials and using stem cells to regenerate nerves and blood vessels in teeth. Patients scheduled for tooth extraction at the centre are invited to donate their extracted tooth, and if they agree, it is collected for the Tooth Tissue Bank.

The National University Centre for Oral Health Singapore Tooth Tissue Bank was set up in 2021 to support research on teeth for various purposes, including developing more resilient filling materials and using stem cells to regenerate nerves and blood vessels in teeth.

31/07/2024

Today in Pictures, July 31, 2024

Croatia’s Marin Rantes in action during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, a man jogging at sunset in Pembroke, Malta, and other photos from around the world in Today in Pictures.

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24/07/2024

HOME IN FOCUS: Not paid. No studio to practise in. Yet week after week, members of K-pop dance cover crew Z-Axis will show up in public spaces to flaunt their moves. Started in 2020, the crew now has around 60 members, all volunteers. It has over 160,000 subscribers on YouTube.

Not paid. No studio to practise in. Yet week after week, members of K-pop dance cover crew Z-Axis will show up in public spaces to flaunt their moves. Started in 2020, the crew now has around 60 members, all volunteers. It has over 160,000 subscribers on YouTube.

22/07/2024

Today in Pictures, July 22, 2024

Bonalu festival in Secunderabad, Cleanup at East Coast Park, and other photos from around the world in Today in Pictures.

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17/07/2024

HOME IN FOCUS: Dr Ong Pang Yeow owns more than 2,500 pieces of Singapore Airlines memorabilia in his house in Kent Ridge. He inherited the collection from his father, who was a former employee of the airline, and it continued growing after his father’s death in 2020.

Dr Ong Pang Yeow owns more than 2,500 pieces of Singapore Airlines memorabilia in his house in Kent Ridge. He inherited the collection from his father, who was a former employee of the airline, and it continued growing after his father’s death in 2020.

12/07/2024

Today in Pictures, July 12, 2024

Hot-air balloons during the European Balloon Festival in Spain, students scuffle with police during a protest in Dhaka, and other photos from around the world in Today in Pictures.

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11/07/2024

HOME IN FOCUS: Lion City Hit Girl, as Alexis Lee is known in the ring, is Singapore’s first professional female wrestler. Since her first pro outing here in 2013 when she was just 18, she has won several championship titles and even wrestles men twice her size.

Lion City Hit Girl, as Alexis Lee is known in the ring, is Singapore’s first professional female wrestler. Since her first pro outing here in 2013 when she was just 18, she has won several championship titles and even wrestles men twice her size.

05/07/2024

Today in Pictures, July 5, 2024.
Hot lava spews from Indonesia’s Mount Ibu, America celebrates Independence Day with fireworks, and other photos from around the world in Today in Pictures. https://str.sg/D26x

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04/07/2024

Today in Pictures, July 4, 2024.
Multiple wildfires in California, floods in Bangladesh and China, and other photos from around the world in Today in Pictures. https://str.sg/f7KS

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03/07/2024

Today in Pictures, July 3, 2024.
Hurricane Beryl moving south of Dominican Republic, Japan releases new banknotes, and other photos from around the world in Today in Pictures. https://str.sg/46dQ8

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03/07/2024

HOME IN FOCUS: In a world where digital entertainment is taking over our lives, Frankie Yeo still believes in the power of puppetry. The 61-year-old puppeteer and bespoke pupper crafter, whose stage name is Frankie Malachi, has been in the business for over 30 years. To date, Frankie has created more than 300 puppets and marionettes by hand. He also performs in puppet shows here and abroad. The Straits Times executive photojournalist Jason Quah meets the S’pore puppeteer giving life to the craft and finds out why puppetry is no child's play.

Even in an age of digital entertainment, Frankie Yeo still believes in the artistry and power of puppetry.

02/07/2024

Today in Pictures, July 2, 2024.
The Glastonbury Festival ends in Britain, environmental activists are arrested in Cambodia, and other photos from around the world in Today in Pictures. https://str.sg/c2Dc

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01/07/2024

Today in Pictures, July 1, 2024.
Pink Dot was held in Singapore last weekend, Paloma Faith performing at the Glastonbury Festival in Britain, and other photos from around the world in Today in Pictures.
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26/06/2024

HOME IN FOCUS: PUB's sewer cleaners are responsible for cleaning and maintaining over 3,600km of public sewers here. By the end of 2024, a total of 1,000 new sensors will be installed around Singapore to help its Water Reclamation Network Department respond to chokage cases more quickly.

PUB's sewer cleaners are responsible for cleaning and maintaining over 3,600km of public sewers here. By the end of 2024, a total of 1,000 new sensors will be installed around Singapore to help its Water Reclamation Network Department respond to chokage cases more quickly.

21/06/2024

Today in Pictures, June 21, 2024

Racegoers are seen on ladies day in Ascot, Britain; two trains involved in an accident in Chile; and other photos from around the world in Today in Pictures.

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20/06/2024

Today in Pictures, June 20, 2024

Artillerymen firing towards Russian troops, in Ukraine; a Rohingya volunteer covering a landslide affected area in Bangladesh’s Cox’s Bazar; and other photos from around the world in Today in Pictures.

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19/06/2024

HOME IN FOCUS: Mr Loke Joo Teck’s love of painting was buried for decades under the demands of work. He is finally fulfilling his lifelong dream with his first solo art exhibition, 90 Plus 1 – A Lifetime Dream, at the Precious Active Ageing Centre in Punggol.

The Straits Times journalist Shermaine Ang and photojournalist Brian Teo follow the man with the gold earring.

Mr Loke Joo Teck’s love for painting was buried for decades under the demands of work. He is finally fulfilling his lifelong dream with his first solo art exhibition, 90 Plus 1 – A Lifetime Dream, at the Precious Active Ageing Centre in Punggol.

19/06/2024

Today in Pictures, June 19, 2024

President Emmanuel Macron is reflected on a pair of glasses in the Ile de Sein, France; horses racing at the Royal Ascot 2024 in Ascot, Britain; and other photos from around the world in Today in Pictures.

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18/06/2024

Today in Pictures, June 18, 2024

Muslim devotees offer Eid al-Adha prayers in Bengaluru, India; men during Eid al-Adha celebrations in Dakar, Senegal; and other photos from around the world in Today in Pictures.

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14/06/2024

Today in Pictures, June 14, 2024

Swimmers at the Brisbane Aquatic Centre, Australia; protesters in Jerusalem; and other photos from around the world in Today in Pictures.

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13/06/2024

Today in Pictures, June 13, 2024

Men walking between trees in the morning in South Africa, Bei Bei, a giant panda born eating bamboo leaves in Sichuan, China, and other photos from around the world in Today in Pictures.

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