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 Stories Behind: S’porean magician dedicates Esplanade show to late father, says ‘real magic’ is in our relationships Corporate trainer and magician Aman Alhamid, 40, has had three decades of hostile and tumultuous relationship with his late fatherHis father had even bought a plane ticket out of the country just to avoid showing up at his weddingHowever, magic had… Aug 10 24August 10, 2024Article at todayonline.com
Dog's death at groomer: Pet owners want stricter rules, noting errant salons can close down, reopen under new name The recent accidents at pet groomers have left some pet owners anxious and outraged Pet grooming businesses form an essential part of the animal welfare ecosystemHowever, industry veterans and pet owners alike are concerned over the low-barrier of… Aug 04 24August 04, 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
Amid long hours and low pay, junior doctors say more among them are breaking their bonds to move to private sector Some junior doctors in Singapore, burnt out by long hours of work, believe that more are “tempted” to break their medical service bond Breaking the bond with MOH Holdings comes with a high financial cost, but the perks of a job in the private sector… Jun 22 24June 22, 2024Article at todayonline.com
Love, Dad: Man with cerebral palsy tries to be the ‘father he never had’ to his daughters This Father's Day, TODAY speaks to two fathers on how parenthood has changed their outlook on life. One father with cerebral palsy raises two daughters — one with special needs — and another has a toddler who changed how he runs his business to put… Jun 16 24June 16, 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
Easy targets? Maids enticed by Lucky Plaza jewellers' 'S$0 upfront' deals buy gold to pawn for cash; some struggle to repay debts Some foreign domestic workers in Singapore have taken to getting cash "loans" without going through licensed moneylendersThey buy jewellery via instalment plans with no upfront deposit, before proceeding to pawn them for cashHowever, some are unable… Mar 20 24March 20, 2024Article at todayonline.com
NTU imposes fee on tourists amid influx to university campuses that students say is 'disrupting classes, crowding canteens' NTU imposes fee on tourists amid influx to university campuses that students say is 'disrupting classes, crowding canteens' SINGAPORE — Two top universities here are paying the price of success as foreign tourists flock to see their campuses, causing… Feb 05 24February 05, 2024Article at todayonline.com
Adulting 101: How do I balance the need to save money for life’s key goals with the urge to ‘treat myself’? Adulthood is an invigorating stage of life as young people join the workforce, take on more responsibilities and set their sights on the future. But its many facets — from managing finances and buying a home to achieving work-life balance — can be… Feb 03 24February 03, 2024Article at todayonline.com
Gen Zen: Can virtual reality therapy help with our phobias and mental health problems? Join our WhatsApp or Telegram channels for the latest updates, or follow us on TikTok and Instagram. Increasingly, people are becoming aware of the importance of mental health and well-being in our lives. In our weekly Gen Zen series, TODAY looks at… Jan 22 24January 22, 2024Article at todayonline.com
Analysis: Iswaran case unlikely to delay PAP leadership handover or GE, but contest for West Coast GRC will heat up Join our WhatsApp or Telegram channels for the latest updates, or follow us on TikTok and Instagram. The timeline for Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong’s leadership handover and the General Election is not likely to be affected by S Iswaran’s court… Jan 18 24January 18, 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
Tengah’s early residents bemoan lack of amenities, transport options and connectivity Join our WhatsApp or Telegram channels for the latest updates, or follow us on TikTok and Instagram. Residents of Tengah’s recently completed projects in Plantation District are concerned about the lack of amenities and food options in the areaHDB… Dec 17 23December 17, 2023Article at todayonline.com
Gen Zen: The ice bath cometh — can a dip in freezing water help with your mental health? Join our WhatsApp or Telegram channels for the latest updates, or follow us on TikTok and Instagram. Increasingly, people are becoming aware of the importance of mental health and well-being in our lives. In our weekly Gen Zen series, TODAY looks at… Dec 11 23December 11, 2023Article at todayonline.com
The Stories Behind: The Singaporean who drew 11 million YouTube subscribers by making ‘cringe’ videos Join our WhatsApp or Telegram channels for the latest updates, or follow us on TikTok and Instagram. Every so often, the internet thrusts ordinary people into the public eye. But as quickly as they come, they tend to fade away from the limelight soon… Dec 10 23December 10, 2023Article at todayonline.com
Cordlife's affected clients have grounds for legal recourse but compensation may be limited based on contract, say lawyers Follow us on Instagram and Tiktok, and join our Telegram channel for the latest updates. Affected clients of Cordlife will have contractual grounds to seek recourse against the cord blood banking service, according to lawyers TODAY spoke toHowever,… Dec 03 23December 03, 2023Article 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
New owners of Dairy Farm Residences shocked as maintenance fees more than double what they were initially told Follow us on Instagram and Tiktok, and join our Telegram channel for the latest updates. Residents of Dairy Farm Residences in Upper Bukit Timah were shocked to find out that they have to pay monthly maintenance fees that are more than double what… Nov 20 23November 20, 2023Article at todayonline.com
S’pore workers in demand internationally, but parents fear overseas postings will impact children’s education SINGAPORE — As children who spent most of their growing up years in various international schools away from their native Singapore, coming back home to the country’s education system in 2018 came as a rude shock. Follow us on Instagram and Tiktok,… Oct 31 23October 31, 2023Article at todayonline.com
