Mr Fernandez, who has been ST editor since 2012, and EMTM editor-in-chief since 2016, said:"It has been my honour to serve as the editor-in-chief of ST and its sister titles which so many Singaporeans rely on for credible news and views."
SMT noted that with Mr Fernandez at the helm, ST has transformed from a print-focused newspaper to a multimedia product that delivers quality journalism across different channels and platforms throughout the day. BT also kickstarted its regionalisation in 2021 with collaborations and events in Indonesia, and reorganised itself into a digital-first newsroom.
ST's incoming editor, Mr Ho, will lead a newsroom of over 300 talented journalists, editors and producers in executing the daily's editorial vision, and in creating impactful digital-first news products, SMT said.