The Big Read in Short: In push to be more family-friendly, workplaces have to evolve Each week, TODAY’s long-running Big Read series delves into the trends and issues that matter. This week, we look at what workplaces can do to support parents in raising their children. This is a shortened version of the full feature, which can be… Aug 30 24August 30, 2024Article at todayonline.com
The Big Read: Family-friendly workplaces and a competitive economy? The balance is hard but can be struckPrime Minister Lawrence Wong announced in mid-August several enhancements to Singapore’s parental leave policies aimed at creating a more “family-friendly environment", but experts said for this to really become reality, Singapore's workplaces must… Aug 30 24August 30, 2024Article at todayonline.com
The Big Read in short: What has changed in Geylang since dubbed a crime hotspot and 'potential powder keg'? Each week, TODAY’s long-running Big Read series delves into the trends and issues that matter. This week, we look at the transformation of Geylang since it was described in 2014 by then Police Commissioner Ng Joo Hee as an area with a “hint of… Jul 26 24July 26, 2024Article at todayonline.com
The Big Read: Infamous as a red-light district, Geylang gets a partial makeover but stigma lingers In 2014, then Police Commissioner Ng Joo Hee described Geylang as an area with a “hint of lawlessness” and a hot spot for crimesResidents told TODAY that much has improved in the decade since, thanks to a combination of police crackdowns, government… Jul 26 24July 26, 2024Article at todayonline.com
The Big Read in short: Investigating the root cause of Singapore's traffic accident woes Each week, TODAY’s long-running Big Read series delves into the trends and issues that matter. This week, we look at why Singapore's road safety culture appears to be regressing amid a rise in fatalities and injuries from road accidents. This is a… May 11 24May 11, 2024Article at todayonline.com
The Big Read: To tackle rising fatal traffic accidents and worsening road culture, we need to first understand the problem Several high-profile traffic accidents in recent months have shone a spotlight on Singapore’s road safety and driving cultureOfficial statistics show that the number of traffic accidents resulting in fatalities and injuries has increased for three… May 11 24May 11, 2024Article at todayonline.com
The Big Read in short: SOS for foreign domestic helpers mired in debt Each week, TODAY’s long-running Big Read series delves into the trends and issues that matter. This week, we look at the factors behind the longstanding issue of foreign domestic workers mired in debt, and what can be done to solve this persistent… Mar 29 24March 29, 2024Article at todayonline.com
The Big Read: Burdened with family expectations and lured by temptations, some foreign domestic workers get snared in debt trap Foreign domestic workers (FDWs) in Singapore have lately taken to pawning gold jewellery bought on instalment plans with zero upfront payment This helps them obtain much-needed cash, but high interest rates charged by jewellery shops often mean… Mar 29 24March 29, 2024Article at todayonline.com
The Big Read in short: HDB void decks — social bonding spaces or pain points for residents? Follow us on TikTok and Instagram, and join our Telegram channel for the latest updates. Dear readers, help us make your news reading experience better. We would appreciate it if you could take part in this quick survey. Thank you very much! Each… Jan 12 24January 12, 2024Article at todayonline.com
The Big Read: Are HDB void decks still the community spaces we know them to be? Follow us on TikTok and Instagram, and join our Telegram channel for the latest updates. Dear readers, help us make your news reading experience better. We would appreciate it if you could take part in this quick survey. Thank you very much! HDB void… Jan 12 24January 12, 2024Article at todayonline.com
The Big Read: Are public libraries dying? Not in Singapore — far from it Follow us on TikTok and Instagram, and join our Telegram channel for the latest updates. While public libraries in some countries are facing dwindling visitorship, funding cuts and copyrights tussles amid the digitalisation wave, those in Singapore… Nov 24 23November 24, 2023Article at todayonline.com
The Big Read in short: How Singapore's public libraries survived the digital onslaught Follow us on TikTok and Instagram, and join our Telegram channel for the latest updates. Each week, TODAY’s long-running Big Read series delves into the trends and issues that matter. This week, we look at how Singapore's public libraries have… Nov 24 23November 24, 2023Article at todayonline.com
The Big Read in short: The need for greater mental health literacy among youths Follow us on TikTok and Instagram, and join our Telegram channel for the latest updates. Each week, TODAY’s long-running Big Read series delves into the trends and issues that matter. This week, we look at the trend of youths increasingly using… Oct 06 23October 06, 2023Article at todayonline.com
The Big Read: Mental health no longer dirty words as awareness grows — but are some youths adopting labels too loosely? Follow us on TikTok and Instagram, and join our Telegram channel for the latest updates. Greater awareness of mental health among youths and accessibility of information online has led to a trend known as “therapy speak” where youths use language and… Oct 06 23October 06, 2023Article at todayonline.com
The Big Read: For young adults with cancer, battling an ‘old person’s disease’ is a lonely journey Follow us on TikTok and Instagram, and join our Telegram channel for the latest updates. In Singapore, age-specific incidence rate of cancer has risen more rapidly among the younger age groups aged below 40 years, compared to the older age… Sep 15 23September 15, 2023Article at todayonline.com
The Big Read in short: What support do young adults with cancer need? Follow us on TikTok and Instagram, and join our Telegram channel for the latest updates. Each week, TODAY’s long-running Big Read series delves into the trends and issues that matter. This week, we speak to young people who have fought cancer on the… Sep 15 23September 15, 2023Article at todayonline.com
The Big Read in short: Caregivers in need of more options for looking after seniors Follow us on TikTok and Instagram, and join our Telegram channel for the latest updates. Each week, TODAY’s long-running Big Read series delves into the trends and issues that matter. This week, we look at the eldercare options available for a… Jun 30 23June 30, 2023Article at todayonline.com
The Big Read: With more seniors needing care, is assisted living the answer for S'pore's 'missing middle' and their caregivers? Follow us on TikTok and Instagram, and join our Telegram channel for the latest updates. With Singapore society ageing rapidly, one particular eldercare option has sprung up in recent years — community or assisted living to help seniors with basic… Jun 30 23June 30, 2023Article at todayonline.com
