SINGAPORE – The screeching brakes of trains and buses, the shrill acceleration of a motorcycle and the familiar buzz of a car engine – how intense can such sounds get?
The Straits Times went into 25 homes near sources of traffic across Singapore to find out.
The result was an interactive article on how much noise invades everyday life for such families.
Titled No Quiet At Home: The Reality Of Living With Singapore’s Traffic Noise, it won The Straits Times the gold for Best Use of Audio at the World Association of News Publishers (WAN-IFRA) Digital Media Awards Asia on April 28.
It was one of two awards won by ST at the 18th edition of the awards, which were presented at a ceremony in the Philippines on April 28. The other award is the silver for Best Emerging News Providers for ST’s Headstart initiative.
The awards were received by assistant audience growth editor Stanley Huang on behalf of ST, which is part of SPH Media, at The Manila Hotel. Also present were SPH Media deputy chief executive officer Kuek Yu Chuang and head of SPH Media’s Studio+65, Ms Michell Tan.
The annual awards are organised by the World Association of News Publishers and “celebrate initiatives that push the boundaries of storytelling, strengthen audience relationships, and define the future of media”.
“Each of these projects represents the very best of the digital ecosystem: innovation, audience impact, and a strong commitment to quality journalism,” said WAN-IFRA.
