How Skillseed is shaping communities with empathy, resilience, and inclusive engagementSINGAPORE: For many HR professionals, the concept of a “safe space” has grown in significance. In workplaces, it offers an environment where employees feel supported, valued, and safe to share their concerns. But beyond corporate life, the term “safe space” originates in communities that focus …
Author: Jack Wong
Jack Wong
President Halimah sets priorities for Singapore’s future in her address opening the second parliamentary session.SINGAPORE: Singapore must expand its approach to meritocracy to ensure it benefits all citizens, said President Halimah Yacob as she opened the second session of parliament on Monday night (Apr 10). This requires rethinking the nation’s approaches to both education and …
Accident causes morning congestion and leaves one hospitalized as authorities investigateSINGAPORE: Three individuals—a 29-year-old woman and two men, aged 27 and 44—have been arrested on suspicion of drunk driving following a serious accident on the Central Expressway (CTE) toward the Seletar Expressway (SLE) early yesterday morning.The Singapore Civil Defense Force reported the incident took place …
With diverse paths to success, students question if degrees are the ultimate career key.When people talk about university, it’s often not about “gaining invaluable lessons” but rather about student debt. For those who’ve taken substantial loans, it can lead to years of wondering if that investment was worth it, especially when starting salaries often don’t …
Fewer inquiries and a more selective tenant pool suggest a shift as new housing options emerge.SINGAPORE: Singapore's home rental surge appears to be slowing as tenants resist further hikes, creating a "growing disparity" in expectations. Property agents report reduced inquiries for HDB and condo rentals, attributing the shift to an influx of newly completed condos, …
Heavy traffic delays both vehicles and pedestrians at Singapore-Malaysia border as holiday travel begins.SINGAPORE: Singaporeans traveling to Malaysia for the Good Friday-Easter weekend encountered a massive 3.5-hour traffic jam along the Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints on Thursday evening (April 6). Heavy congestion began around 7 p.m., as travelers headed across the border right after work.The …
A test alone may not bridge Singapore’s complex language and cultural gaps.SINGAPORE: Singaporeans have voiced a clear preference for new citizens to be proficient in English, but whether a one-time test can truly address language barriers remains an open question. Following Leader of the Opposition Pritam Singh’s proposal for English proficiency tests for aspiring citizens …
A social media user lists specific ways to reduce national spending in response to Deputy PM's alleged remarks.SINGAPORE: After Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong allegedly mentioned a lack of public suggestions for reducing expenses, a Singaporean netizen took to social media to offer a few of their own. Posting on Facebook on Thursday (March 30), …
Quick swab on the tongue and cheeks, immediate results: a new era of detection at nightlife venues.SINGAPORE: For the first time, the Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) utilized saliva test kits during anti-drug raids at nightlife spots over the weekend. The raids took place at two entertainment venues—a KTV lounge in Orchard Road and a nightclub …
The recent disruption affected 50% of DBS customers, prompting a formal investigation.SINGAPORE: DBS Bank's chairman Peter Seah and CEO Piyush Gupta expressed deep regret at the bank’s annual general meeting on Friday (Mar 31) over a major disruption to its digital banking services earlier in the week. The outage, which occurred on Wednesday (Mar 29), …
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