Embrace Difficult Conversations to Foster Understanding and ChangeHello, another Chinese person here. It may seem ironic that I’m addressing the fear of speaking out, especially since I work as a journalist, but please bear with me.If you’re a Chinese person reading this, you likely know that race and racism have been prevalent topics in the …
Author: Jack Wong
Jack Wong
Growing Concerns Over Digital Safety Highlight Need for Better Reporting Tools and Public Awareness InitiativesSINGAPORE: On Thursday (July 21), parents and youths expressed that social media platforms could better address Singapore's online safety needs amid rising concerns. During a public consultation on online safety, several participants emphasized that the reporting features on these platforms could …
Understanding the broader implications of dengue fever that go beyond the usual prevention messages.What happens to your life when you contract dengue fever? You might miss important events such as birthdays, job opportunities, and social gatherings. For Marklin Ang, it was the first day of his National Service enlistment.Marklin's first experience with dengue in 2012 …
Monetary Authority of Singapore faces challenges as investment gains diminish and interest expenses rise.SINGAPORE: The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) reported a loss of S$7.4 billion for the last financial year, attributed to lower investment gains from the country’s foreign reserves and the appreciation of the Singapore dollar. MAS managing director Ravi Menon announced on …
Enhancing cybersecurity measures to safeguard members from fraudulent activitiesIn response to rising scams, the CPF Board announced on Monday (July 17) that it will strengthen its cybersecurity protocols to protect members from fraud.Following a warning issued in June about scammers, the CPF Board stated that it will standardise its SMS sender ID, exclusively using "CPF …
Evaluating the effectiveness of sex education in Singaporean schoolsAre schools adequately addressing sex education?As a teacher with 25 years of experience, my approach has always been to eliminate discomfort and demystify the topic. I kick off sex education classes by getting students to say "penis" and "vagina" three times, aiming to create a matter-of-fact atmosphere.Recent …
Community discussions reveal frustrations with entitlement and aggressive driving behavior on the roads.Members of the online community have expressed their concerns regarding the rising incidents of road rage, suggesting that the Certificate of Entitlement (COE) symbolizes a motorist’s attitude rather than merely their right to own or operate a vehicle in Singapore.Facebook groups like ROADS.sg …
Singapore Airlines maintains its scheduled flights from Heathrow Airport, according to an SIA spokesperson.SINGAPORE: Singapore Airlines (SIA) announced that it is in ongoing discussions with Heathrow Airport concerning the implications of the airport's decision to impose a cap on departing passengers.Heathrow Airport revealed last week that it would limit the number of departing passengers to …
Discover which primary schools in Singapore will require balloting after Phase 2A through our interactive map.SINGAPORE: According to data released by the Ministry of Education (MOE) on Thursday (July 14), 33 primary schools were oversubscribed in Phase 2A of the Primary 1 registration exercise. Applications for Phase 2A closed at 4:30 PM last Friday, with …
Unique Features and Prime Location Drive Demand for Resale UnitsThe competition among HDB flats to achieve the highest resale prices has reached new heights, with a unit near Dawson Place recently sold for a record S$1.4 million. This five-room flat at SkyTerrace @ Dawson, boasting 93 years remaining on its lease, fetched an impressive S$1,418,000 …
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