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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…
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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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In fast-paced Singapore, there are those in need - and those who go out of their way to meet those needs. This is the latest in a series on noteworthy causes that The Straits Times is spotlighting.…
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Now in their 60s, Madam Rosemary Lim Moh Tin and Mr Anthony Lim Thiam Poh used to live in MacPherson but have since moved to Pasir Ris.
The semi-retired couple are part of the National…
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Chai Chee resident Low Chin Hwee has weathered many setbacks in life, but the 66-year-old maintains a sunny disposition.
The years have been tough on Mr Low, who was forced into early…
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Nearly every week, retiree Doris Han whips up a special tea-time treat for about 50 elderly nursing home residents from Kwong Wai Shiu Hospital, many of whom miss home-cooked food.
She makes…
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THE LIFE! INTERVIEW WITH Vivien Goh
Violin mentor Vivien Goh laments that young musicians now practise so much less than before
When Vivien Goh picks up her violin, she transforms…
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A recent report shows more women in their 50s and 60s are getting divorced, but marriage experts say couples can keep the flame going
He was a filial son and a good father who provided for the…
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Madam Agnes Loh (right) with her mother Choa Har Lui, 71, and 13-year-old daughter Lee Xin Lin - and the fried beehoon they dished up for yesterday's home-cooked food carnival at the Singapore Art…
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The Singapore Memory Project launches a new exhibition to honour our pioneer generation at Woodlands Regional Library
Georgina Wong is an Associate with the Exhibitions and Curation department…
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Mdm Aisah’s desire to learn and pursuit of her ideal lifestyle after retirement had led her to pick up many useful skills and knowledge in the recent years.
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Mr Anthony Goh Tee Kow may be 82 years old this year, but his mind remains as sharp as ever. Although retired, he currently keeps himself busy with reading and learning new things.
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62-year-old Mdm Saroja has always been a curious individual. Simply knowing the basic functions of a smartphone wasn’t enough for Mdm Saroja’s inquisitiveness.
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Ms Primla decided to venture into the arts as her second profession at the age of 60. She was a beautician in her previous job. She was encouraged by her husband to take the first step in pursuing…
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I learnt to communicate better and be more patient and understanding towards my family and friends.
It was a memorable experience for 65-year-old Madam Susan Teo when she dressed up as Marilyn Monroe…
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Being part of the Merdeka generation, Mdm Virna Ng, 67, is a go-getter who embodies the can-do spirit and is keen to pursue purpose and fulfilment in life.
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Dr Tan Thiam Soon is a strong advocate of lifelong learning and its benefits. A retired NUS professor, the 75-year-old has a wealth of teaching experience under his belt.
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Minds are like parachutes. They only function when they are open.―James Dewar
This quote resonates strongly with Mr Lee Ah Kow’s life philosophy, whom at 81 years old, is still leading an active and…
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Helping others makes them happy and that makes me happy too.
Having worked for several years, Mdm Jong Syn Chun felt that it was time for her to take a break. The formal aerospace executive decided…
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As we live, we learn. It is a joy to learn and discover everything new each day. Once you stop learning, you stop growing.
Equipped with his newly-learnt plumbing skills, 60-year-old Mr Clement Tan…
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