by Abriel | May 1, 2017 | 2017, Clean Water & Sanitation
How would you like to be able to turn a bottle of contaminated water completely germ-free within an hour, just by using a teabag-like filter full of treated used coffee grounds? Hwa Chong Institution student Dominic Yap, 17, has plans to tap large chains like...
by Abriel | Apr 30, 2017 | 2017, Reduced Inequalities
More than 13,000 workers were hurt on the job last year. Of these, about 600 suffered major injuries. Some leave Singapore after receiving compensation and yet others leave empty-handed. The report follows foreign worker’s Meng Xiangbo as he returns home after...
by Abriel | Mar 10, 2017 | 2017, Singapore Budget 2017
People with disabilities will soon be able to exercise in gyms, just like able-bodied persons. These disability-inclusive gyms at government-run ActiveSG sports centres in Bedok, Jurong West, Tampines and Toa Payoh are expected to be ready by 2018. This is part of the...
by Abriel | Mar 10, 2017 | 2017, Singapore Budget 2017
SG Cares is a nationwide volunteerism movement by Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY). The movement aims to harness the goodwill of Singaporeans, inspire them to step forward, and support them to help others in need. It will focus on increasing...
by Abriel | Mar 10, 2017 | 2017, Quality Education
In today’s highly competitive Singapore, many high-fliers want to achieve – but my question for them is: Who are you achieving for and what are you truly leaving behind? Many of us today, especially among the younger generation, have the mentality that to...
