Category: Lifestyle

Exploring resilience through personal struggles, growth, and finding strength in vulnerability.It took months for Shamen Yee to open up about her diagnosis. To friends and colleagues, the revelation of her triple-negative breast cancer came as a shock. Fiercely independent, Shamen initially withdrew, struggling to reconcile her debilitating condition with her self-reliant nature.The turning point came …

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 …

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 …

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, …

Exploring sustainable solutions for a cooler and more livable Singapore through the Playground of Possibilities.SINGAPORE: Is there a way to escape Singapore’s relentless heat? Sweating through the city’s humidity is almost a rite of passage, and for those managing without constant air-conditioning, finding relief feels like an uphill battle. Enter Playground of Possibilities, a creative …

From a pregnant newlywed to a divorced single mom, Sara Lyle recounts her transformative years in the Little Red Dot.SINGAPORE: If you’re searching for a story of resilience, courage, and embracing the unexpected, the experiences of American writer and editor Sara Lyle offer inspiration. In her recent article for Insider titled I moved to Singapore …

Hawkers express concerns over rising costs as water prices increase, urging government support to offset potential food price hikes.SINGAPORE: The government’s announcement of a water price increase over the next two years has prompted hawkers across Singapore to consider raising their food prices, citing water costs as a significant component of their operating expenses.In a …

Lapses in accountability and conflicting priorities reveal the growing disconnect between student unions and their constituencies.SINGAPORE: Like many ambitious first-year undergraduates, I joined my university’s student union hoping to make a name for myself. But my motives, admittedly, were less about making an impact and more about padding my resume. As I quickly learned, this …

The prominent lawyer was seen engaging with residents and distributing party newsletters alongside key Workers’ Party leaders.SINGAPORE: Senior Counsel Harpreet Singh of the Supreme Court of Singapore has been spotted once again with members of The Workers’ Party (WP), this time wearing the party’s signature light blue uniform. His appearances over the weekend have fueled …