by Alan John Posted on May 18, 2021 One thing that happens when you live longer than you expected is that every now and then you stop and wonder: But, when, then? Read More
by Alan John Posted on July 7, 2019July 7, 2019 Covering the ‘Aware saga’ of 2009 was one of the hardest jobs for The Straits Times newsroom, but it was satisfying journalism worth doing Read More
by Alan John Posted on December 27, 2018December 27, 2018 The One And Only Inuka is a children’s book celebrating a tropical polar bear born at the Singapore Zoo, beloved by kids of all ages Read More
by Alan John Posted on December 3, 2018December 3, 2018 Love stories from the messy side of life show that violence has no place in relationships. Many victims need help to tell their abusers: Stop, today. Read More
by Alan John Posted on May 19, 2017 When a 26-year-old man attacks a 4-year-old child and leaves her battered and bruised, you have to ask: Who put that crap in his Man Box? Read More
by Alan John Posted on May 16, 2017 80 Ringgit for a Hainanese chicken chop? Philip Lim Chin Guan would have said: ‘You’re crazy, Alan John, I know a place off Campbell Road where it’s only 10.50.’ Read More