by Abriel | May 20, 2020 | 2020, Climate Action
Pandemic lockdowns slashed daily global emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) by 17%, researchers said on 19 May, in an assessment of how the crisis affected the global economy. By April this year, CO2 emissions had plunged to 2006 levels, they said, adding that the...
by Abriel | May 18, 2020 | 2020, Sustainable Cities & Communities, What Inspires You?
It started when Associate Professor Leong Ching, dean of students at the National University of Singapore (NUS), learnt of a doctor’s request for Bengali and Tamil translation. The university checked with its student body and now has a team of 40 to 50...
by Abriel | May 18, 2020 | 2020, What Inspires You?, Zero Hunger
The days are long but rewarding for members of the Sikh community assisting those made vulnerable by the COVID-19 outbreak. Starting at 6am each day, volunteers start preparing meals in the kitchens of two gurdwaras (temples). They cut two bags of onions and cook 70kg...
by Abriel | May 18, 2020 | 2020, What Inspires You?, Zero Hunger
After a day of virtual meetings, research and syllabus planning, university lecturer Judy Sng is not ready to kick up her feet – instead, she has been heading to her local community club (CC) every day to give out meals to Muslims breaking fast. She is one of...
by Abriel | May 18, 2020 | 2020, What Inspires You?, Zero Hunger
For Mr Mohammad Yusoff Juma’at, the spirit of giving during the holy month of Ramadan extends beyond the Malay/Muslim community. Since 30 April, the civil servant, his wife and two close friends – service engineer Megat Hikal Salim and accountant Nurul...
