As Cabinet Members Depart, Calls for Johnson's Resignation IntensifyLONDON: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is fighting to retain his position as of Thursday (Jul 7), despite facing over 50 resignations from his government, including that of newly appointed UK Education Minister Michelle Donelan.Donelan stepped down just 48 hours after taking office, stating it was the …
Author: Jack Wong
Jack Wong
Exploring the allure of Tasmania’s natural beauty and the journey to overcome a sedentary lifestyle.In 2018, I made my first trip to Tasmania, standing in awe before a giant spider sculpture and celebrating in an abandoned cinema. My destination was Hobart, a seemingly quiet city that belied its vibrant treasures. Though it may sound like …
Tenants struggle to adapt to steep rent hikes following record-breaking property sale, raising concerns about their businesses' futures.A coffee shop in Tampines was sold for a record S$41.68 million last month. Some tenants say that since then, rent was just about doubled. We spoke to two hawkers there to find out if their businesses can …
As Singapore's demographic landscape evolves, it's time to change the narrative around older adults and leverage the benefits of the longevity economy, says Dr. Kelvin Tan from SUSS.SINGAPORE: By 2030, approximately one in four Singaporeans will be aged 65 and older—this includes everyone born in 1965 and earlier. While this statistic highlights the challenges posed …
Exploring the Challenges of Platonic Emotional Connections Among Men“I’ve never heard of a group of guys delving into emotional intricacies. It really comes down to the nature of our friend group,” Lim Hao remarks. “It’s not that we avoid our emotions; our bond simply transcends that—we’re just stable, you know?”As he speaks from behind a …
Donations Needed to Overcome Financial Challenges Ahead of 2024 Paris Paralympic GamesTay Wei Ming, the number one national para shuttler representing Team Singapore, is determined to fulfill his lifelong dream of competing in the Paralympic Games, but he needs public assistance to turn this aspiration into reality.The 34-year-old athlete has reached out to The Independent …
Enhancements aim to streamline administrative processes and improve training efficiency.SINGAPORE: The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) is set to integrate smart technologies across all army camps to enhance administrative processes and allocate more time for training activities.A key feature of this initiative will be a mobile application that enables servicemen to access camp, unit, and training …
A Call for Greater Understanding and Inclusion of Neurodivergent PerspectivesOn a day in February, I reached out on Facebook for disabled individuals willing to discuss systemic ableism in Singapore. Soon, I received a notification from Melissa Ho, a neurodivergent writer who shared her concerns about the representation of autism in Singaporean news. Though she lacked …
Health Minister reassures that the current surge is not expected to exceed the severity of earlier Omicron infections.Health Minister Ong Ye Kung confirmed on Tuesday (June 28) that Singapore is currently experiencing a new wave of COVID-19 infections. He reassured the public that this surge is not anticipated to be more severe than the wave …
Singapore's Home Affairs and Law Minister discusses the nation's stance on capital punishment during a BBC HARDtalk interview.SINGAPORE: Home Affairs and Law Minister K Shanmugam stated on Wednesday (June 29) that he firmly believes the death penalty is the appropriate policy for drug trafficking in Singapore. He emphasized that there is "clear evidence" supporting capital …
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