Rethinking Dress Codes: The Impact of Bra Color Regulations on Gender Dynamics and SocietyIn 2019, the Straits Times wrote about a teacher pulling out her students’ bra straps during a “bra colour” inspection, leading students and parents to file complaints. In Singapore, it is not uncommon for secondary schools to police girls into wearing white …
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A Call for Priorities Amidst National ConcernsLast week, People's Action Party (PAP) Member of Parliament (MP) Ang Wei Neng made a controversial suggestion that degrees from local universities should be “time-stamped” to expire after five years unless holders pursued upgrading courses. His remarks, deemed absurd, quickly drew backlash, prompting an apology from him.However, Mr. Ang's …
Mariupol Attack Highlights the Horrors of WarMARIUPOL, Ukraine: A pregnant woman and her baby have tragically lost their lives after a Russian airstrike targeted the maternity hospital where she was scheduled to give birth, as reported by The Associated Press. Images of the woman being rushed to an ambulance on a stretcher have circulated globally, …
Incident Highlights Recklessness of Fleeing SuspectHeng Yong Qin, a 32-year-old man with a history of convictions, found himself in a predicament as he faced potential re-arrest for breaching his remission order. On the morning of March 27, 2021, around 7:30 AM, Heng panicked when a police officer stopped him on the Central Expressway (CTE) for …
Embracing Kindness and Understanding for Women EverywhereThank you for refraining from asking when I’ll get married. It stings when you jokingly comment about me applying for an HDB flat alone at 35, labeling me picky when I express my desire not to settle for someone who cannot see and nurture my true potential for life.Thank …
Foreign Affairs Minister updates Parliament on Singaporeans in Ukraine and diplomatic initiativesSINGAPORE: On Thursday (Mar 3), Foreign Affairs Minister Vivian Balakrishnan announced that three additional Singaporeans have been evacuated from Ukraine, leaving six citizens remaining in the country. Earlier, he indicated that at least nine Singaporeans were present in Ukraine, distributed across various cities.During a …
Exploring the Effectiveness of Industrial Action in the Local ContextIn recent discussions, the nurses' rights group SG Nightingales referenced a powerful slogan from the recent nurse strike in Australia: "Stop Telling Us to Cope." This sentiment resonates deeply within the Singaporean context, especially as many nurses express frustration at headlines proclaiming that "hospitals are coping …
Thailand urges peaceful resolution, while Malaysia and the Philippines enhance repatriation efforts.JAKARTA: On Thursday (Feb 24), Indonesia called for negotiations and diplomatic solutions following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, opting not to impose sanctions on Moscow.During a press conference, Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman Teuku Faizasyah expressed Indonesia's deep concern over the escalating conflict in Ukraine, …
Public reacts with mixed feelings as new MRT trains arrive in SingaporeThe first batch of new MRT trains has arrived in Singapore, set to replace the 35-year-old fleet. "The first two new North-South and East-West Line trains are home!" the Land Transport Authority (LTA) announced on Facebook on Feb 21. These are part of a …
Scammers use fake surveys and Singpass QR codes to access personal data and commit fraudSINGAPORE: On Tuesday (Feb 22), the police warned the public about a new scam involving the misuse of Singpass QR codes, used by scammers to access digital services for fraudulent purposes.According to a media release from the Singapore Police Force (SPF), …
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