The Straits Times launches 170th anniversary e-book as gift to the nation
THE Straits Times, which celebrates its 170th anniversary on Wednesday, will launch an e-book that recounts key moments from the nation's past.
Living History: 170 years of The Straits Times offers highlights from ST's reportage of Singapore during the Great Depression, the Second World War, Konfrontasi and Singapore's Independence, among other events. The e-book, a gift to the nation marking its golden jubilee this year, also captures everyday life through the years - the evolution of the hawker from a nuisance to a beloved icon, the changing concept of leisure in Singapore and the Cinderella-like transformation of the cityscape.
The e-book was put together by deputy foreign editor Bhagyashree Garekar, who was been with The Straits Times for 15 years in various capacities, including a stint as its US correspondent in Washington DC.
Warren Fernandez, editor of The Straits Times, said: "When a big story breaks, reporters spring into action, to cover all angles. In many cases, we live through history in the making.
"The stories by successive generations of ST journalists are captured in these pages, pictures and videos. They come alive in this e-book on the significant moments in Singapore, as seen and told in the ST over the years."
The e-book, which is supported by the National Heritage Board, is available through The Straits Times STAR app, which can be downloaded free on Apple and Android tablets.
