Top civil servant Sim Kee Boon sacrificed family for country, book saysFormer top civil servant Sim Kee Boon was not immortal, says his granddaughter Leanne Sim. In fact, he was as human as could be with…
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Ageing in place: Is it even possible in Singapore?Elderly Singaporeans are ageing in place as they live longer now, compared to the situation a decade ago. In fact, the island republic is one…
Er Kwong Wah: The “roadie” who set the stage for SDU, matchmaking service for gradsIn today’s context, retired civil servant Er Kwong Wah could be seen as a “roadie”, someone who set the stage for the Social Development Unit…
13-year-old stole the show at launch of book on the NMP schemeA 13-year-old student from Raffles Girls’ Secondary School (RGSS) stole the limelight from the centrepiece at the launch of a new book titled The Nominated…
Big Read Unwrapped: Civil movement and the death of the patriarchal governmentCivil movement grows stronger as the Singapore society matures and its population becomes better educated. The country also faces a growing segment of Millennials and…
Padang named the 75th national monument on Singapore’s 57th National DayThe Padang, a 4.3-hectare patch of green in front of the former City Hall building, has been named Singapore’s 75th national monument on the country’s…
Freedom to choose what is best for you: Has it always been there for Singaporeans?The lives of Singaporeans have been well mapped out — from birth to the time they go to school, from graduation to getting their first…
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Under Armour’s UA SlipSpeed arrives in Singapore: Slide & Trainers All in OneA trainer and slide all in one, Under Armour’s latest offering – the UA SlipSpeed™is a versatile trainer that adjusts to wearers’ footwear needs at…
OPPO Find N2 Flip Review: Making flip phones great againThe Oppo Find N2 Flip, was released in Singapore in March 2023 to much fanfare. Retailing at S$1,299, the latest edition in Oppo’s foldable phone…
Reunion, first purpose-built social space for seniors in a local museum opensDysphagia-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…
The Chainsmokers to perform in April at LIV Golf SingaporeThe Chainsmokers are set for the stage in Singapore on 29 April for the upcoming LIV Golf Singapore tournament. The EDM duo will be performing…
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…
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