Category: Lifestyle

MP urges fair treatment and better living conditions, emphasizing lessons from COVID-19 responseDuring Monday’s parliamentary debate on Singapore’s COVID-19 White Paper, Workers’ Party MP Leon Perera (Aljunied GRC) highlighted the importance of enhancing protections for migrant workers, quoting Mahatma Gandhi’s adage: “The true measure of any society can be found in how it treats its …

Afternoon rains forecast to continue across Singapore, with temperatures reaching up to 34°C on drier daysSingapore’s rainy season is expected to carry on through the end of March, according to the Meteorological Service Singapore’s latest forecast. The monsoon conditions that have brought consistent rain in February and early March are set to persist, bringing "short-duration …

A pioneer and respected mentor, Captain Shamsudin leaves a lasting legacy in the SAFCaptain (Retired) Shamsudin Shadan, Singapore’s first Regimental Sergeant Major (RSM) and the Parade RSM at the inaugural National Day Parade in 1966, passed away on March 14 at the age of 90. Known for his discipline, leadership, and dedication to service, Captain …

Bonding beyond convention: weekly training sessions with NERF blasters and tactical drillsIn an HDB block in Pasir Ris, 19-year-old Abdullah Ahmad (codename: JagJag) and his father, 56-year-old Mohamad Munir (codename: Hosan), lead a family mission. Armed with NERF blasters, the family of seven children and two mothers calls themselves G.H.O.S.T.—an acronym for “Guts and Honour …

Video stirs debate on economic pressures, foreign labor, and the struggles of food delivery riders in SingaporeAs competition among food delivery riders in Singapore intensifies, a recent incident highlights the strain on those trying to earn a stable income. This week, a local rider confronted another man, accusing him of working illegally, and shared the …

Jamus Lim and Education Minister Chan Chun Sing debate the feasibility of bypassing the PSLEIn a recent Parliamentary session, Workers' Party MP Jamus Lim (Sengkang GRC) proposed a “Flexible Through-Train Program for Schools,” designed to support students who experience stress with standardized tests. The program would allow parents to opt their children out of the …

The Last Mile event bids adieu to the iconic building with a celebration of its vibrant history and unique cultural legacy.SINGAPORE: As charcoal fumes mingled with the pungent aroma of Thai chili, fish sauce, and lard, the RICE Media crew entered the Golden Mile Complex on a rainy Saturday evening, preparing to witness the final …

Workers’ Party MP calls for an alternative to high-stakes exams to support students' individual learning needs.SINGAPORE: During a recent Parliament session, Workers’ Party MP Jamus Lim introduced the idea of a "Flexible Through-Train Program for Schools" aimed at easing the stress of traditional testing for students. The proposal, which would allow students to bypass the …

A closer look at how brands celebrated women’s day and the sincerity behind their campaigns.International Women’s Day, originally a socialist movement, began with 15,000 women marching through New York City demanding shorter work hours, better pay, and the right to vote. Ironically, this once grassroots cause has now been swallowed by the corporate world, with …

Teen’s injury causes disruption in her education and future plans as authorities address safety measures.SINGAPORE: A Singaporean father is seeking compensation and an explanation from the authorities after his daughter sustained an ankle fracture near a Yishun bus stop, close to a construction site. The 19-year-old student, Huang Jia Min, now requires surgery and approximately …