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Reunion, first purpose-built social space for seniors in a local museum opens
Dysphagia-friendly food, tunes from the 60s, and an immersive display room where you can furnish the interior of a kampong house. These were just some of the elements of Reunion, the first purpose-built dedicated social space for seniors in a local museum. Created by the National Museum of Singapore, Reunion was designed to champion museums…
What really happens when you start stretching your muscles?
As you probably already know, stretching before and after exercise prevents injuries, increases performance and increases flexibility. As such, many people incorporate different types of stretches during their exercise routines. But what really happens to your body when you stretch? Common types of stretching techniques If you are asked to stretch for a warm up,…
Growing Home: A look into the future of Our SG Arts Plan (2023-2027)
An ‘odd’ otter, digital art generator, and a special edition watch strap. These were just some of the over 80 artworks on display at The National Arts Council’s (NAC) public roadshow, Growing Home: A showcase about The Arts Plan and You. Held at The Arts House from 6 to 15 January 2023, the roadshow seeks…
Tan Kah Kee Foundation turns 40, announces S$60,000 scholarship for ITE graduates
As guests and members of the Tan Kah Kee Foundation gathered to celebrate the ideals of Mr Tan Kah Kee during its 40th anniversary dinner on 8 January, the foundation announced the launch of a new scholarship to support further education for Institute of Technical Education (ITE) graduates. Ten scholarships worth S$6,000 each will be…
SportSG completes takeover of Sports Hub. The next challenge? Building it once more.
Ninth December 2022 marked a new chapter in the history of the Sports Hub with a flurry of activities and celebration as the new entity, Kallang Alive Sport Management (KASM), took over the fabled grounds and the responsibility of unlocking its full potential. “We are very happy today, that we can celebrate a new chapter…
Kids learning well the 5-Step way
He may have hailed from Russia but Dr Alexander Kuznetsov’s commitment to bringing out the best in children is a universal maxim that appeals to the hearts of parents in Singapore. “So many schools see themselves as performing a function of ‘education’, which includes indoctrination of various sorts, all with noble intentions, I trust, but…
Jurong Bird Park: 52 years of sights and flights to remember
A bird park, a conservation centre, a tourist attraction, and a field trip, in many ways Jurong Bird Park is all these things and so much more to different people. First opened in 1971, Jurong Bird Park will be pulling down its shutters on 3 Jan 2023 after 52 years in operation. It will be…
Top civil servant Sim Kee Boon sacrificed family for country, book says
Former top civil servant Sim Kee Boon was not immortal, says his granddaughter Leanne Sim. In fact, he was as human as could be with all the flaws that came with being a man. And writing his biography took two geneses and eight years before it was completed. Ms Sim, who co-wrote her grandfather’s book,…
A law to “cancel” the cancel culture
A law to deal with cancel culture is in the pipeline, Home Affairs and Law Minister K Shanmugam announced on 22 Aug. “In the feedback we have received, many are worried about being cancelled, and I take that very seriously. My Ministry, the Ministry of Law, has been looking at measures to deal with the…
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