Robot manufacturers acknowledge challenges but see potential for transformative adoption across sectors.SINGAPORE: Amid a persistent manpower crunch, Singapore is turning to robotics to alleviate labor shortages and attract young talent into critical industries. Robots are being deployed to assist in physically demanding roles, from healthcare to construction, while offering new career paths for the next …
Author: Jack Wong
Jack Wong
A three-decade bond inspires extraordinary support during a challenging health journey.SINGAPORE: In a touching act of generosity and solidarity, a Singaporean employer has spent over S$30,000 out of her own pocket to support her Filipina domestic helper, Judith, as she battles second-stage breast cancer.Judith’s ordeal began in May this year when she experienced persistent chest …
How a former offender turned mentor transforms lives through empathy and education.SINGAPORE: Glenn Lim knows the power of sharing his past as a former drug abuser and convict to connect with and inspire young people. His experiences form the backbone of Architects of Life (AOL), a movement he founded to nurture persons-in-recovery—those overcoming substance abuse—into …
COE prices for large cars and motorcycles continue to climb, with the Open Category crossing S$150,000 for the first time.SINGAPORE: Certificate of Entitlement (COE) premiums for larger vehicles surged to new heights during the latest bidding exercise on Wednesday (Oct 4).Premiums for Category B vehicles—larger and more powerful cars—rose to S$146,002 (US$106,300), up from S$140,889 …
Despite the spike to over 14,000 cases, hospitalizations and ICU admissions remain low.SINGAPORE: COVID-19 infections in Singapore have more than doubled in a week, rising from 6,401 cases to 14,843 for the period of Sept 17 to 23, 2023, according to the Ministry of Health (MOH) on Monday (Oct 2). Despite the surge, MOH emphasized …
After decades in various careers, 53-year-old Frieda Tan shares her journey to a fulfilling role in mental health care.It took Frieda Tan over a decade of exploring various professions to discover her true calling. Now 53, Frieda is a dedicated psychiatric nurse, but her journey to this role was anything but conventional.Starting as a police …
The Workers’ Party MP calls for government action as inflation and rising utility costs weigh on Singaporeans.SINGAPORE: Rising living costs remain a pressing concern for Singaporeans, as highlighted by Workers’ Party MP Jamus Lim (Sengkang GRC) in a Facebook post on Monday (Oct 2). Speaking about his recent visits to Compassvale and Anchorvale, Assoc Prof …
Southeast Asia's first bullet train connects Jakarta and Bandung in just 45 minutes but raises questions about long-term viability.Indonesia’s ambitious high-speed railway, a multibillion-dollar project under China’s Belt and Road Initiative, has launched to much fanfare. The "Whoosh" train, reaching speeds of up to 350km/h, promises a swift 45-minute journey between Jakarta and Bandung. However, …
What happens when self-expression meets public transit? Singaporeans are embracing this viral trend and redefining public spaces.Dancing as though nobody’s watching sounds liberating, but pulling it off in public can be daunting. Enter the ‘MRT Girl’ trend, Singapore’s twist on the viral ‘Tube Girl’ phenomenon, where individuals film themselves dancing and lip-syncing on the MRT, …
The disparity in wages and currency value leaves Johor struggling to fill 2,800 healthcare positions and other critical roles.JOHOR BAHRU: Every day, nurse Bavanee Kengkan embarks on a grueling 90-minute commute from her home in Skudai, Johor, to her workplace in western Singapore. The journey involves multiple bus rides and a border crossing, often exacerbated …
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