DPM Tharman interview at the 45th St. Gallen Symposium
An investigative interview: Singapore 50 years after independence – a success story at a turning point45th St. Gallen Symposium in St. Gallen, Switzerland, 7 May 2015
View ArticleUnlock latent talent for the 21st century
By Klaus Schwab, Published The Straits Times, 16 May 2015WHEN financial policymakers attempt to promote economic growth, they almost invariably focus on looking for new ways to unleash capital. But,...
View ArticleEnhanced internships for Nanyang Polytechnic students
By Calvin Yang, The Straits Times, 16 May 2015STUDENTS from Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP) will be able to benefit from longer and more structured internships, after the institution signed agreements with...
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With a Can't Wait card, patients with chronic conditions hope to jump toilet...
Card launched as number of patients with chronic digestive illnesses soarsBy Kash Cheong, The Straits Times, 16 May 2015IT CAN be humiliating and distressing. About 2,000 people here suffer from...
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Diabetic gives back to support centre
Man whose outlook changed after joining support group helps out others nowBy Adrian Lim, The Sunday Times, 17 May 2015For a child who loved ice cream and desserts, being diagnosed with diabetes at the...
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Sign-on bonuses, paid job-shadowing stints to draw more to eldercare
By Linette Lai And Gilaine Ng, The Straits Times, 16 May 2015AS SINGAPOREANS age, there is growing demand for people to care for them - but not enough people applying for such jobs.To plug this gap,...
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SG50 Seniors package: 400 free courses this year for those aged 50 and above
From dance to IT - 400 free courses for seniorsThose aged 50 and above can join courses offered free till year end to celebrate SG50By Yeo Sam Jo, The Sunday Times, 17 May 2015Seniors itching to go...
View ArticleThe rise of civil society and advocacy in Singapore
Advocacy may be on the rise alongside a civil and vocal society, but many issues still constrain its growth.By Willie Cheng, Published The Straits Times, 16 May 2015IN THE social sector, individuals...
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A safe space for transgender people
An old shophouse attic has been transformed into a shelter for those who are homelessBy Hoe Pei Shan, The Sunday Times, 17 May 2015In the attic of an old shophouse in central Singapore, a space the...
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Buddhist community has set tone of tolerance and acceptance of other faiths:...
Values of inclusiveness, unity will keep S'pore going: PM LeeThat involves the better off stepping forward to help the less fortunateBy Lim Yan Liang, The Straits Times, 16 May 2015AS SINGAPORE...
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The security men and women who became like family
By Lee Wei Ling, Published The Sunday Times, 17 May 2015Security officers (SOs) were part of my life from the time I was four years old, after my father became prime minister in 1959.Initially, two...
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Botanic Gardens' bid to be listed as World Heritage Site - one step closer
UNESCO-appointed panel recommends gardens; Singapore taking more steps to protect siteBy Melody Zaccheus, The Sunday Times, 17 May 2015Extra steps will be taken to ensure that the Botanic Gardens is...
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Official SG50 book - Living the Singapore Story: Celebrating our 50 Years
'People's history' brings out the Singapore storyNew book chronicles the lives of 58 people from all walks of lifeBy Kash Cheong, The Straits Times, 16 May 2015WHEN Singapore's first Prime Minister Lee...
View ArticleWanted: A new Pioneer Generation
An ageing population. Climate change raising sea levels. Always-on technology. In this brave new world, Singapore needs a generation bold enough to change mindsets.By Peter Ho, Published The Straits...
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People with disabilities losing jobs to technology
Charities training them in new skills as many jobs vanishBy Janice Tai, The Straits Times, 18 May 2015FOR the last 13 years, Mr Sulaiman Packeer Mohd has been sorting and cleaning those black headphone...
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First batch of frozen pork from Malaysia since 1999
AVA approves one Sarawak slaughterhouseBy Samantha Boh, The Straits Times, 18 May 2015FROZEN pork from Malaysia is back in markets here, marking the partial end of a more-than-decade-long import ban on...
View ArticlePolice get extra 'eyes' through 760 participating in-car cameras
The in-vehicle devices serve as ‘extra eyes’ in carparks to investigate and deter crimeBy Laura Elizabeth Philomin, TODAY, 18 May 2015Following a successful pilot, Bedok Police Division have launched a...
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NUS medical school takes in first former madrasah students
Duo join select group who take poly route to enter competitive courseBy Amelia Teng, The Straits Times, 18 May 2015TWO former madrasah students have become the first to be offered places in a medical...
View ArticleOur Social Cohesion: Let’s Think About It
Let's Think About It – Our Social Cohesion12 May 2015Why does Neil Humphreys feel like an orangutan on the MRT? What’s the $1000 shirt problem that Mark Lee encountered?Watch “Let’s Think About It”...
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Enhanced post-diploma courses to keep polytechnic graduates industry-relevant
Shorter, bite-sized courses for poly grads soonThey can update skills with modules lasting one to two monthsBy Amelia Teng, Look Woon Wei And Andrea Ng, The Straits Times, 19 May 2015POLYTECHNIC...
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