New measures aim to combat waste and enhance recycling efforts.SINGAPORE: A new Bill to enforce a plastic bag charge at supermarkets and introduce a beverage container return scheme was presented for its first reading in Parliament on Monday (Feb 6).The Resource Sustainability (Amendment) Bill aims to cut down on packaging and food waste while promoting …
Author: Jack Wong
Jack Wong
In life, what outfit we wear to a social event can make us feel stronger or ashamed. The Worst and Best Met Gala Dresses.
A symbol of liberty, the handspun textile khadi was celebrated by Gandhi. Now it is sought after again, writes Kalpana Sunder, as designers tap into its transformative power.
Paul Cézanne’s paintings offered a radical new way of seeing – five works at a new exhibition in London reveal techniques since discovered by scientists, writes Matthew Wilson.
Damien Chazelle’s new film Babylon, which stars Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie, is a “messy, dazzling epic” that is often mesmerising, writes Caryn James.
A tragic case highlighting mental health concerns and the impact of fraud.Singapore — An NS officer who tragically died from a gunshot wound while serving in the police Special Operations Command (SOC) had fallen victim to an employment scam and had disclosed suicidal thoughts to his family and colleagues.Finnegan Tan Yao Jie, 21, was discovered …
A unique twist on online self-expression.Attention, skeptics: there’s a fresh trend on the horizon. Contrary to expectations, Telegram is no longer just about public channels for deals, tips, and news—it’s evolving. The app was originally designed for organizations and public figures to broadcast messages to vast audiences. However, Gen Z has once again repurposed a …
A significant step toward enhancing renewable energy in Singapore.SINGAPORE: The largest energy storage system in Southeast Asia was inaugurated on Jurong Island on Thursday (Feb 2), marking a pivotal move toward increasing solar power adoption in Singapore.The Sembcorp Energy Storage System boasts a maximum capacity of 285 megawatt-hours (MWh), enough to meet the electricity needs …
With a major exhibition and a hit TV show celebrating our love of fixing objects, Rosalind Jana reflects on the restorative power of repair.
A potential lifeline for retrenched workers.SINGAPORE — Retrenched workers may soon benefit from unemployment support as part of this year's national budget, set to be unveiled on February 14.According to a report, economists suggest that the support may be limited to a specific period of unemployment and targeted primarily at vulnerable workers. This type of …
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