by Abriel | Jul 8, 2018 | 2018, Good Health & Well-being, What Inspires You?
The mental health of workers is usually not a priority for companies but leaders from some large corporations are taking the lead to promote happy workplaces. Representatives of 18 private and public sector bodies have formed a work group that meets every two months...
by Abriel | Jul 8, 2018 | 2018, Sustainable Cities & Communities, What Inspires You?
Dressed in a myriad of glittering costumes, the students moved energetically, yet gracefully to the strains of the upbeat music. It was a whirl of activity at the Esplanade outdoor theatre, as students from various schools around Singapore showcased the best of their...
by Abriel | Jul 4, 2018 | 2018, Good Health & Well-being
Born with two rare conditions – Treacher Collins syndrome and Nager syndrome, which cause deformities of the ears, chin and eyes – she needed special care. The Touch Centre for Independent Living’s first day activity centre in Ubi Avenue 1 had...
by Abriel | Jul 3, 2018 | 2018, Sustainable Cities & Communities, What Inspires You?
The second floor of a shophouse at Rowell Road is a hive of activity seven days a week. From Monday to Saturday, hundreds of migrant workers gather there to collect tokens to exchange for meals. On alternate Wednesdays, the space is turned into a makeshift clinic. And...
by Abriel | Jul 2, 2018 | 2018, Quality Education, What Inspires You?
For dyslexic children, the multi-sensory approach to learning — from sight to sound — is a struggle, which is what a team from Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP) hopes to address with an enhanced teaching tool. Called the ProCubeX, the cuboid-shaped gadget works with an...
by Abriel | Jun 27, 2018 | 2018, Sustainable Cities & Communities
A Singaporean pair, who launched a crowdfunding campaign to raise $10,000 for Muslim migrant workers in Singapore, said they were surprised that the sum has hit more than $58,000 in five weeks. Ms Shirin Chua and Ms Ameera Begum, both 30, started the...
