by Abriel | Sep 15, 2018 | 2018, Zero Hunger
Despite being ranked the fourth most-secure food nation in the world by the Economist Intelligence Unit last year (2017), researchers have found that there are people here who struggle to get access to sufficient, safe and nutritious food. In speaking to 236 people...
by Abriel | Sep 10, 2018 | 2018, Sustainable Cities & Communities
The first nationwide mental health anti-stigma campaign “Beyond the Label” was launched by the National Council of Social Service (NCSS) on 8 September 2018. It aims to correct misperceptions, raise awareness and promote greater social inclusion of people...
by Abriel | Sep 10, 2018 | 2018, Decent Work & Economic Growth, What Inspires You?
Mr Robert Chew’s business, Patsfield Services, was hit by several setbacks. The Australian supplier of his company’s rides was bought over four years ago by another company which wanted to capture the Singapore kiddy ride market for itself. All 273 of his...
by Abriel | Aug 28, 2018 | 2018, Sustainable Cities & Communities, What Inspires You?
At just 11 years of age, Javier Lim has been through five major operations to remove a benign but recurring tumour from his brain. Mrs Sharon Lim, Javier’s mother, said the operations cost around $20,000 to $30,000 each. Some 85% of all related medical costs are...
by Abriel | Aug 27, 2018 | 2018, Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Melon farmer Mr Ade Dwi Adedi, 54, who started planting melons in 2006 with the assistance of two helpers, now teams up with 40 fellow farmers in Cilegon city, Banten, to supply Indonesia’s leading supermarket chains, such as Hero and Giant. While he used to...
by Abriel | Aug 24, 2018 | 2018, Sustainable Cities & Communities, What Inspires You?
Mdm Tay Lee Keng is deaf, and runs the bakery stall at Dignity Kitchen, a social enterprise and hawker training school for disabled and disadvantaged people. The skilled baker, who counts treats like muffins, pineapple tarts and large cookies as part of her...
