Bertha Henson notes ST’s silence on Cheong Yip Seng’s book and questions his global pivot proposal

Bertha Henson notes ST’s silence on Cheong Yip Seng’s book and questions his global pivot proposal

On 2 July 2025, former editor-in-chief of The Straits Times (ST), Cheong Yip Seng, launched his new book Ink and Influence: An OB Markers Sequel. However, one notable absence at the launch did not go unnoticed—The Straits Times itself. As of the evening of 3 July, The ST has yet to publish any report on Cheong’s new book. Veteran journalist Bertha Henson, who attended the event, addressed this silence in a Facebook post dated 3 July 2025. She ex…