Charmaine Leung, 44, has written a memoir entitled “17A Keong Saik Road” of her childhood in the gai dau, or “chicken stable” as it was crudely known in Cantonese – partly as an attempt to come to terms with the shadow her mother’s profession had cast on both their lives. “A lot of my childhood was […]
Events
Looking for a fun way to spend your weekend? Enjoy socially conscious food, games and shopping from these social enterprises at the DBS Marina Regatta on 1-4 June. TASTE SINFULLY DELICIOUS GRUB Foodies, you are in for a treat! You get to savour food from Garcons and Two Hands which will be serving a range of modern […]
Mr Liak Teng Lit, Group Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Perennial Real Estate Holdings will share about his values and insights at the next “In Search of Purpose” talk series on Thursday, 01 June 2017, organised by Central Singapore Community Development Council. The former Chairman of the Public Hygiene Council, Mr Liak’s personal mantra is “Learn […]
The National Library is organising the inaugural Four Conversations, where four local and international thought-leaders will be brought together to share their real-world insights for the future. More details are given below. Please click here to register. Cost: Free admission ABOUT THE SPEAKERS PROFESSOR ROBERT ROOT-BERNSTEIN Bob Root-Bernstein is a scientist, historian, and artist at Michigan State University. He earned […]
Get ready for a fun-filled evening of music with a free concert, jointly organised by Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) and National Council Against Drug Abuse (NCADA). The concert, Anti-Drug Abuse Campaign (ADAC) 2017 Music Concert, is the anchor event to commemorate the ‘International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking‘, which falls on 26 June every year. Performing […]