Angela Lim
Angela anchors and produces News Tonight, Singapore's 9pm news bulletin on Channel 5, and is also a presenter for Asia Now on CNA.
After more than 12 years fronting TV and radio news programmes, Angela is a familiar face, trusted voice and well-rounded media professional. She has anchored and reported 'live' in breaking news events such as the COVID-19 pandemic, the death of Singapore's founding Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew, and during Singapore general elections in 2015 and 2020.
Angela has also interviewed key political figures such as US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry, Estonia's Prime Minister Kaja Kallas, ASEAN Secretary General Le Luong Minh, former Indonesian foreign minister Marty Natelegawa, ex-Malaysian defence minister Syed Hamid Albar and Singapore's Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. Other interviewees include celebrity chefs Gordon Ramsay, Daniel Boulud and award-winning musicians.
In 2016, Angela joined CNA after five years as a presenter and producer at what was then Singapore's only English-language radio news station, CNA938. Her versatility as an interviewer and moderator saw her helming and producing a variety of current affairs programmes and talk shows over a wide range of topics, from the biggest news stories of the day to social issues, business, entertainment, music, arts and culture, style, relationships and mental health. Angela also has years of experience moderating 'live' forums with large audiences, as well as hosting official events and charity roadshows.
In 2023, she was the English commentator for Singapore's National Day Parade, the nation's birthday celebration broadcast to millions at home and abroad on Mediacorp TV channels and digital platforms. A sought-after voiceover artist, Angela has also worked with organisations such as Singapore's Land Transport Authority, Ministry of Manpower and various MNCs.
Before her career in broadcast journalism, Angela spent two years reporting and writing in a digital newsroom as one of the pioneer members of its editorial team, while at the same time studying for her Bachelor's degree in Political Science.
Outside work, Angela is passionate about many social causes including mental health awareness and migrant worker welfare. She spent seven years on the Board of Directors of local charity, Silver Ribbon Singapore.
In her free time, you'll find Angela exploring the world through travel, expanding her horizons by reading books and listening to podcasts, challenging herself with high-intensity workouts and staying grounded with meditation.