by Abriel | Jan 9, 2018 | 2018, Good Health & Well-being
A separate fund for children with rare diseases that are very expensive to treat could be set up in the future, said Senior Minister of State for Health Chee Hong Tat. Mr Chee told Parliament yesterday the fund is one of several options that the Ministry of Health...
by Abriel | Jan 9, 2018 | 2018, Good Health & Well-being
Ageing is often associated with a decrease in independence, but new technology is helping the elderly cope better with challenges, allowing them to continue living at home safely and comfortably instead of having to go to a care home. SHINESeniors SHINESeniors is a...
by Abriel | Jan 9, 2018 | 2018, Life Below Water
UK bans on making products with microbeads — tiny plastic particles in everything from cosmetics to shampoo and toothpaste — in an effort to protect marine life. “The world’s seas and oceans are some of our most valuable natural assets. I am determined we...
by Abriel | Jan 8, 2018 | 2018, Sustainable Cities & Communities
Disruption can bring about much good and a stronger society. Much less discussed but of vital importance is a different kind of disruption – that of our social circles, especially those that separate us from one another. Network sociologist Mark Granovetter...
by Abriel | Jan 8, 2018 | Company of Good
It can be argued that a bank’s core mission – stripping down all financial jargon and complexities – is a social one: providing financial access to individuals and communities. And so it seems fitting that Maybank ensures that its corporate...
