Chavalit Frederick Tsao bridges corporate leadership with holistic well-being to inspire balance and purpose in modern life.SINGAPORE: Mindfulness may sound like a luxury in today’s fast-paced world, but for Chavalit Frederick Tsao, it’s a cornerstone of leadership and personal growth. As the chairman of the TPC Group and founder of the Octave Institute, Tsao advocates …
Author: Jack Wong
Jack Wong
TikTok’s Candilicious launches a buzzworthy in-person dating event catering to those seeking long-term relationships.SINGAPORE: A TikTok-inspired dating event called “Singlepore” has taken Singapore by storm, with thousands showing interest and signing up shortly after its announcement. The brainchild of a TikTok user known as Candilicious, the event caters to individuals seeking meaningful connections, emphasizing a …
Spate of recent incidents raises concerns about rising public dissatisfaction and threats to law enforcement in Malaysia.KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian authorities have heightened security at key locations following a series of unsettling incidents, including a 35-year-old man’s attempt to snatch a firearm from a police officer at Penang’s Dato Keramat police station early Sunday morning (May …
Beyond the curated glimpses, Singapore’s new PM keeps his private life fiercely guarded—but does that help or hinder his leadership appeal?SINGAPORE: Humble beginnings in Marine Parade. A love for guitar playing. A knack for TikTok challenges. The leader who steered Singapore through the pandemic. These are the talking points we hear repeatedly about Lawrence Wong, …
While scientists monitor a new Covid-19 strain, Ho Ching emphasizes the importance of pneumococcal vaccinations for older adults to guard against bacterial infections.SINGAPORE: As scientists closely observe a new Covid-19 variant, Ho Ching, wife of Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong, has urged seniors to prioritize protection against bacterial infections by getting pneumococcal vaccines.In a Facebook …
Observers highlight a culture of rushing and lack of courtesy as root causes of poor driving habits on Singapore's roads.SINGAPORE: Recent high-profile traffic accidents have reignited discussions about driving etiquette in Singapore, with many pointing to habits such as reckless lane-cutting, queue-jumping, and a general lack of road courtesy. These behaviors, observers argue, reflect a …
From launching BandLab to running Caldecott Music Group, Kuok Meng Ru shares insights on leadership, innovation, and his aversion to the spotlight.SINGAPORE: Kuok Meng Ru, founder of BandLab and CEO of Caldecott Music Group (CMG), is reshaping the global music and tech industries with ventures that span artist platforms, iconic media, and instruments. Despite his …
The city-state excels in governance leadership and financial management, securing its place as a global benchmark.SINGAPORE: For the second year running, Singapore has claimed the top spot in the prestigious Chandler Good Government Index, which evaluates government efficiency and capabilities across 113 nations.The index, curated by the Chandler Institute of Governance, highlights the critical role …
The officer, a rota commander, succumbed during a firefighting operation onboard a tanker anchored off Singapore.SINGAPORE: A Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) officer lost his life early on Thursday (May 16) after battling a fire onboard a China-flagged tanker, Sheng Hang Hua 6, anchored southwest of Singapore.The SCDF received an alert about the fire at …
As Singapore’s new Prime Minister, Wong faces challenges in elevating Yew Tee from tranquility to transformation.SINGAPORE: Once labeled Singapore’s “most depressing” town, Yew Tee now finds itself at a crossroads as Lawrence Wong steps into the Prime Minister’s role. As both the Deputy Prime Minister and Member of Parliament for Marsiling-Yew Tee GRC, Mr. Wong …
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