by Abriel | Sep 6, 2020 | 2020, Climate Action, What Inspires You?
Engaging more young Singaporeans to participate in biodiversity conservation is vital as they will be future stewards of the city, said National Development Minister Desmond Lee yesterday. A new National Parks Board (NParks) initiative will create opportunities for...
by Abriel | Sep 5, 2020 | 2020, Good Health & Well-being, What Inspires You?
Before the pandemic struck, 19-year-old Ashley was already struggling with her mental health. Ashley (not her real name) recalls: “Growing up, my self-esteem was very low. I really hated myself. I always compared myself to others and I saw myself as a...
by Abriel | Sep 4, 2020 | 2020, Quality Education, What Inspires You?
At 45, Mr Rahman Sanip stands out among his teenage course mates pursuing a fine arts diploma at Lasalle College of the Arts. But he is determined not to let this deter him, as the course is a fresh start for the former convict, who has spent the last 20 years in and...
by Abriel | Sep 4, 2020 | 2020, Reduced Inequalities, What Inspires You?
As Singapore works to reduce inequality, conversations about the kind of social compact its citizens want and how to fund that support have to continue, Second Minister for Education Maliki Osman said yesterday. Joining the debate on the President’s Address, Dr...
by Abriel | Sep 3, 2020 | 2020, Sustainable Cities & Communities, What Inspires You?
Madam Siti Aidah Abdullah’s children, aged 17 and 15, used to spend hours doing their homework at a McDonald’s outlet in Ang Mo Kio because of the free Wi-Fi. The mother of five has leukaemia and, when not too sick, would accompany her children to make...
by Abriel | Aug 30, 2020 | 2020, Sustainable Cities & Communities, What Inspires You?
Commuters will soon be able to share inspiring stories of care that they have witnessed or received during their commute, on an online portal that will be launched next month. The portal, which is one in a series of new initiatives by the Caring SG Commuters...
