I found out I was being retrenched on a Tuesday morning, in a meeting room that was so devoid of life and quiet that you could only hear the whirring of the aircon. It was just my manager, my CEO, and ...
This International Women's Day, learn how one Singaporean mum went from concerned parent to community changemaker Sandra Low describes herself as “purposeful”, a word that captured the clarity and ...
If you’re from the generation that thinks ‘shade’ is your answer to the erratic weather we’ve been getting these days, then this article may not be for you. Just as we were all beginning to tire of ...
I smoke. It’s not a habit I’m proud of and I don’t encourage it. I don’t smoke very much and I can go for days without a cigarette. But when I feel like smoking, I’d like to be afforded the privacy to ...
You know that story: Rude customer abuses a member of StarHub’s staff at their Tiong Bahru Plaza branch. Caucasian man intervenes and gets verbally abused and spat at. Netizens praise peacemaker, ...
A mental health advocate shares how he helps his clients reintegrate to their lives after being discharged Mental health awareness has come a long way and we have had campaigns to destigmatise mental ...
Are blind boxes harmless fun or a financial trap? What makes Labubu & Smiskis so addictive, and how can you collect smart? As children, we found joy in receiving and unwrapping birthday gifts, eager ...
With climate change affecting us more and more, what can we do to help reduce our carbon footprint in Singapore this World Environment Day? Pressing the button to turn on the air-conditioner in our ...
Opinions differ on National Service but our reader shares how he takes it as a positive influence in his life. Ever since its inception, National Service (NS) has been a talking point for many ...
From peddling illegal wares and arguing with gangsters in the 60s and 70s to surviving the pandemic today, this senior has not lost his love for traditional cloth. “My surname is Ang,” begins the ...
Extending kindness even when we risk judgement can make a big difference to persons with special needs and their parents or caregivers. Negotiating how we respond to people can be a tricky business.
To tackle abuse and improve pet care standards here, animal welfare advocates come together to adopt hamsters, guinea pigs and chickens in Singapore. Think of pet rescue and chances are, your thoughts ...