Discover how Jewel Changi Airport redefines the travel experience, merging nature, commerce, and community.If you've had the chance to visit Jewel Changi Airport, you know it’s a marvel designed to impress. With its lush indoor forest and the stunning waterfall cascading through the oculus, this meticulously crafted space invites visitors to revel in its technological …
Author: Jack Wong
Jack Wong
Amid rising reports of legal misconduct, the online community questions the integrity of the profession.Netizens have expressed concern over a recent wave of news involving lawyers in Singapore, with one user remarking, “Suddenly we seem to see many lawyers in trouble with the law.”On Wednesday (May 11), the Singapore Police Force (SPF) announced that Violet …
As borders reopen, travelers face rising airfares—here's what you need to know.SINGAPORE: After two and a half years of border closures and travel restrictions, Mavis Tan is eager to embark on a holiday. While some of her friends traveled abroad last year through vaccinated travel lanes, she chose to stay put due to concerns over …
Defence Minister weighs in on the debate surrounding women's enlistment, emphasizing national needs over social equity.SINGAPORE: The "societal cost" of enlisting women into National Service (NS) at this time will "far outweigh" the benefits, Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen told Parliament on Monday (May 9)."Women will be delayed in their entry into the workforce. The …
Young hustlers share the key lessons learned on their entrepreneurial journeys.Let me be upfront: I’m no expert on entrepreneurship. It's astonishing to see peers—some even younger than me—embarking on ambitious ventures in an already saturated start-up landscape.For many young individuals, simply staying employed is a challenge. The idea of launching a business from scratch can …
As opportunities arise globally, we must not ignore the basic needs of those less fortunate than ourselves.The world is opening up in unexpected ways. For instance, a former colleague recently discovered the joys of driving a Mahindra Automotive jeep, a testament to India’s growing manufacturing capabilities that parallel China's advancements in technology.Africa, too, is not …
The Anticipated Korean Adaptation of the Spanish Hit Series Set to Debut with Unique Cultural Themes and Characters.The highly anticipated Korean adaptation of the renowned Spanish crime series Money Heist will be available for streaming on Netflix starting June 24th. Titled Money Heist: Korea - Joint Economic Area, this first part focuses on a groundbreaking …
Navigating the Complexities of Modern JournalismJust days after publishing a story about a woman who claimed to have suffered a miscarriage after waiting four hours for treatment in KKH’s A&E department, Wake Up Singapore (WUSG) issued a correction notice prompted by the Ministry of Health under the Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act (POFMA).This …
Key Issues Addressed Include Workforce Challenges, Pandemic Regulations, and Integrity Concerns in Legal Training.SINGAPORE: The ongoing labor shortage as Singapore eases COVID-19 measures will be among the main topics addressed in Parliament when it convenes on Monday (May 9). Several Members of Parliament have submitted questions regarding what actions the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) has …
Navigating language barriers reveals deeper societal issues surrounding class and communication in Singapore.I was at my community center last month when a bewildered woman in a green uniform approached me, holding her mobile phone. She asked if I could help translate a message to her client on the line. I agreed, only to discover that …
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