Gender disparities and mental health concerns emerge in evolving work preferencesA study released by Ivanti on March 10 revealed that 71% of employees would rather work remotely than receive a promotion. The survey included 6,119 office workers and IT professionals from around the world, with more than 4,200 preferring the flexibility of working from anywhere. …
Author: Jack Wong
Jack Wong
Jennifer Widjaja combines Singaporeans' love for food and discounts to tackle the food waste crisis through her eco-conscious platform, Just Dabao.Singaporeans love food, but the local food scene contributes significantly to food waste, with 665,000 tonnes of waste in 2020 alone. Jennifer Widjaja, the co-founder of Just Dabao, is working to tackle this issue by …
Unpacking the Implications of the Latest Budget ChangesAs Speaker of Parliament Tan Chuan-Jin concluded the Committee of Supply debates last Friday, it marked the end of the significant Budget 2022 discussions.From postponed GST hikes to doubled GST vouchers, increased carbon taxes, and higher taxes for the wealthy, the reception to Budget 2022 has been largely …
Exciting Matches Ahead at the National StadiumSINGAPORE: The Singapore men's football team will take on Malaysia on March 26 at the National Stadium, as part of the Football Association of Singapore (FAS) Tri-Nations friendly series, announced the association on Wednesday (March 16).This matchup marks the first encounter between Singapore and Malaysia since March 2019. The …
Support Package Proposed Amid Rising Fuel CostsIn light of escalating fuel costs, Leader of the Opposition Pritam Singh has urged Manpower Minister Tan See Leng to consider a support package for taxi and private-hire drivers to alleviate the financial strain caused by increasing petrol and diesel prices.In a Facebook post on Tuesday (March 15), Mr. …
Rethinking Dress Codes: The Impact of Bra Color Regulations on Gender Dynamics and SocietyIn 2019, the Straits Times wrote about a teacher pulling out her students’ bra straps during a “bra colour” inspection, leading students and parents to file complaints. In Singapore, it is not uncommon for secondary schools to police girls into wearing white …
A Call for Priorities Amidst National ConcernsLast week, People's Action Party (PAP) Member of Parliament (MP) Ang Wei Neng made a controversial suggestion that degrees from local universities should be “time-stamped” to expire after five years unless holders pursued upgrading courses. His remarks, deemed absurd, quickly drew backlash, prompting an apology from him.However, Mr. Ang's …
Mariupol Attack Highlights the Horrors of WarMARIUPOL, Ukraine: A pregnant woman and her baby have tragically lost their lives after a Russian airstrike targeted the maternity hospital where she was scheduled to give birth, as reported by The Associated Press. Images of the woman being rushed to an ambulance on a stretcher have circulated globally, …
Navigating Life with Resilience and RealismThe inevitable has occurred—three members of my close-knit group of five have contracted Omicron. The days of anxious anticipation regarding when COVID would affect us are behind us. I often reminded my friends, “It’s just a matter of time before we get infected.” We are not the type to isolate …
Incident Highlights Recklessness of Fleeing SuspectHeng Yong Qin, a 32-year-old man with a history of convictions, found himself in a predicament as he faced potential re-arrest for breaching his remission order. On the morning of March 27, 2021, around 7:30 AM, Heng panicked when a police officer stopped him on the Central Expressway (CTE) for …
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