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NTU's new sports hall The Wave built using mass engineered timber
Push for more efficient building techniquesBy 2020, four in 10 projects will benefit from new methods that require fewer workersBy Charmaine Ng, The Straits Times, 25 Apr 2017Singapore hopes to...
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Couple who bullied old man at Toa Payoh hawker centre arrested
Hawker centre quarrel: Couple arrested for causing public nuisanceArrest of couple in Toa Payoh hawker centre dispute reflects intense public interest in case: LawyersBy Shaffiq Idris Alkhatib, The...
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MINDEF: National service has to be universal and fair to ensure Singaporeans'...
Letting those abroad avoid it or choose when to serve would undermine institution, it saysBy Selina Lum and Aaron Chan, The Straits Times, 27 Apr 2017National service duties must be applied to all...
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Singapore is world's top maritime capital for 3rd consecutive time: Menon...
It is first for shipping; ports and logistics; and attractiveness and competitiveness, says reportBy Ann Williams, The Straits Times, 27 Apr 2017Singapore has once again clinched overall top place in a...
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Social divide in schools: Are lavish birthday parties in the classroom OK?
Children are vulnerable to comparisons but barring displays of wealth in school may not work in this age of social media.By Yuen Sin, The Straits Times, 27 Apr 2017In The Necessary Stage's classic play...
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Cabinet changes: Josephine Teo, Desmond Lee promoted to full ministers from 1...
Cabinet changes will 'consolidate front bench of tomorrow'Four ministers of state also moving up to strengthen core team of tomorrow's leadersBy Charissa Yong, The Straits Times, 28 Apr 2017Mrs...
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K. Shanmugam rebukes academic Donald Low over remarks misrepresenting his...
The Straits Times, 28 Apr 2017Law and Home Affairs Minister K. Shanmugam yesterday rebuked academic Donald Low for misrepresenting his comments about considering public opinion when deciding on...
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Herd immunity and how health choices affect those around you
Those who refuse to have their children vaccinated bring harm to their communityBy Chong Siow Ann, Published The Straits Times, 29 Apr 2017In the midst of World War II, the film industry in Hollywood...
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Migrant worker goes from painting condos to boss of own company
He went from penniless migrant worker painting condos, to living in one as boss of his own companyBy Wong Kim Hoh, Senior Writer, The Sunday Times, 30 Apr 2017Mani Malaichamy proudly surveys his Kaki...
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Age of golden workers: Many seniors working into 80s and 90s to stay active
Many seniors are working into their 80s and 90s in a bid to stay mentally and physically activeBy Benson Ang, Lifestyle Correspondent, The Sunday Times, 30 Apr 2017Mr Henry Lim, 81, hangs out by the...
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May Day Rally 2017: Jobs, jobs, jobs
PM Lee: Jobs must be a key focus for Singapore to thriveNext generation of ministers to work as a team and lead drive to transform economyBy Joanna Seow, The Straits Times, 2 May 2017Jobs must be a key...
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Mental health cases treated at polyclinics
They make mental health or dementia care accessible and reduce the stigma for those afraid to go to IMHBy Joyce Teo, The Straits Times, 2 May 2017Housewife Ng Guat Hua, 64, who suffers from anxiety,...
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Polytechnic Foundation Programme: Fast-track poly scheme gives students a boost
First batch of Polytechnic Foundation Programme graduates delivers encouraging results, says MOEBy Calvin Yang, The Straits Times, 2 May 2017The pioneer batch of students who got into polytechnics...
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'New model of governance needed' for Singapore to thrive: Peter Ho
IPS-Nathan Lectures 2016.17: Lecture III - The Paradox of Singapore and the Dialectic of GovernanceEx-civil service head says success depends on Govt working well with businesses, societyBy Charissa...
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Say you're sorry: How to suss out an insincere apology
A chicken rice chain owner, airline CEO and church pastor have been in the news recently, apologising for their own or their organisations' mistakes. How do you say sorry like you really mean it?By...
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Remote rehab removes hassle of visiting therapist: Smart Health TeleRehab
Pilot scheme lets patient do prescribed drills at home, with data transmitted to therapistBy Audrey Tan, The Straits Times, 6 May 2017With a sensor strapped to his arm, Mr Chin Tian Loke, 72, mimics a...
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Singapore Navy's 50th Annivesary: PM Lee Commissions First Littoral Mission...
Strong navy needed to keep trade flowing: PM LeeHe says Singapore has built a maritime force that is admired at home and respected abroadBy Charmaine Ng, The Straits Times, 6 May 2017Singapore needs a...
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New NKF hotline 1800-KIDNEYS launched to help spread awareness
NKF hotline to spur early action to avoid kidney failureOne-stop resource centre to raise awareness as part of war on diabetesBy Ng Jun Sen, The Sunday Times, 7 May 2017With five people in Singapore...
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Investment Scheme or Scam: Better safe than sorry
Resist urge to invest in too-good-to-be-true schemes that promise unsustainable returnsBy Lorna Tan, Invest Editor/Senior Correspondent, The Sunday Times, 7 May 2017It sounds like a surefire winner -...
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Better insurance coverage for maids from 1 Oct 2017
Foreign domestic workers to be better insured against accidents under new rules starting Oct 1Premiums likely to rise by between $7 and $15; coverage across insurers will be standardisedBy Nur Asyiqin...
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