/articles/beyond-age
For Dr Ma Swan Hoo, age is just a number.
Looking cool and poised in a sky blue embroidered blouse and matching scarf, Dr Ma Swan Hoo muses on a thought that has her eyes dancing and the corners of…
/articles/he-shut-down-businesses-take-care-wife
Caregivers, patient advocates, volunteer groups were among those lauded for their compassion, empathy, resilience and generosity of spirit at the sixth annual Singapore Patient Action Awards.
When…
/articles/sister-act
Through their selfless act of volunteerism, they are not only making a difference to the community they serve, but also strengthening their bonds of sisterhood.
Over the past four years, sisters Jean…
/articles/how-make-your-resume-stand-out-amid-tough-job-market-during-covid-19-pandemic
Career coaches offer tips on how job seekers can make their skills and experience work for them.
Job seekers are facing tougher competition this year with unemployment on the rise.
Given that one of…
/articles/living-lost-words-struck-aphasia-after-stroke
SINGAPORE - Former physical fitness trainer Sherwin Tang was conducting a workout session at a gym in 2015 when all of a sudden, he had trouble speaking in a coherent manner.
Thinking he was…
/articles/living-lost-words
Brain injuries such as a stroke may lead to aphasia, a condition which robs a person of the ability to speak, write and understand language
Former physical fitness trainer Sherwin Tang was conducting…
/articles/surviving-retrenchment-3-sporeans-share-how-they-picked-pieces-help-family
Three Singaporeans share their stories of how they picked up the pieces after getting laid off, thanks to people who stood by them and cheered them on
HER CAREER COACH
SHE HELPED JOB SEEKER…
/articles/art-digital-platter-seniors-appreciating-and-creating-art-amid-covid-19
The arts can bring cheer to seniors, a group especially vulnerable to Covid-19, when they may feel isolated at home. From the Silver Arts fest going digital to a near-centenarian putting up his first…
/articles/covid-19-will-have-long-tail-effect-mental-health-experts-predict
SINGAPORE - The prolonged Covid-19 pandemic is likely to have a long-tail effect on mental health, as stress levels rise with the uncertainty of the outbreak as well as the economic downturn it…
/articles/spicy-salad-embodies-citys-colourful-culture
Celebrate the Little Red Dot's imperfect, vibrant glory with a funky dish that can be easily thrown together on a hot day
For large parts of my life, I have wanted to be anywhere but here.
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/articles/lives-they-live-age-no-big-deal-compact-strongman
While the pioneer leaders were the original architects of Singapore, everyday heroes helped build society here. This is another story about such a person in the series, The Lives They Live.
Mr Ng Bee…
/articles/retirees-sense-purpose-do-better
They are likely to be healthier and live longer than people without this motivation
After making it through the maelstrom of middle age, many adults find themselves approaching older age and…
/articles/international-day-older-persons-2017-seniors-gratitude-story-2
Friendship can blossom in the most unlikely of situations as proven by Muthusamy’s friendship with Katherine.
Reliving his childhood memories by playing with rabbits behind a temple that he…
/articles/lives-they-live-man-who-engineered-life-tech
While the pioneer leaders were the original architects of Singapore, everyday heroes helped build society here. This is another story about such people in the series, The Lives They Live.
In a modest…
/articles/lives-they-live-finding-his-calling-75
While the pioneer leaders were the original architects of Singapore, everyday heroes helped build society here. This is another story about such people in the series, The Lives They Live.
For…
/articles/he-helps-seniors-understand-language-technology
Retired human resource professional Tariam Singh is fluent in multiple languages, and he puts them to use regularly to help fellow senior citizens get to grips with technology.
Besides being a whiz…
/articles/lecturer-62-wins-scouts-highest-honour
He is only fourth Singaporean to receive Bronze Wolf since 1935
Singapore Scout Association executive director Mohd Effendy Rajab's office is littered with turtle memorabilia of all kinds, from…
/articles/more-varied-roles-store-volunteers-public-hospitals
Volunteers are set to operate in more varied roles at public hospitals, with new opportunities coming up in several institutions.
Just last month, National University Hospital (NUH) started…
/articles/lives-they-live-special-person-special-personal-mission
While the pioneer leaders were the original architects of Singapore, everyday heroes helped build society here. This is another story about such people in the series, The Lives They Live.
When Mrs…
/articles/girl-guides-pioneer-still-active-84-strives-keep-movement-relevant-and-fresh
She says times have changed but basic goal of movement remains
In her 60 years with the Girl Guides, Madam Chan Siok Fong has worked to keep the movement fresh and relevant with the times.
And…
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