– Charlie “Tremendous” Jones, author and motivational speaker
There are many issues that the community is facing. And only when we take the effort to find out more and keep ourselves up-to-date, can we be part of the solution and change can happen, to truly build a community that cares.
Coding for special needs students
Pathlight School students will now learn how to code as part of a national drive to teach computational thinking in all schools. Swift Accelerator, a coding programme based on the Everyone Can Code curriculum delivered by Apple-certified trainers, was launched on...
SATS’ new tech cuts waste from airplane meals
After every flight, extra meals end up in the bin. To reduce waste, SATS, a major player in the food industry and Changi Airport's main airline caterer, has invested in new technology to extend the shelf life of cooked food. This means that those extra meals can be...
New initiative to offer more help to underprivileged
An initiative, Marsiling Cares, launched yesterday (10 March) will provide Marsiling's underprivileged residents with even more support by stringing together a series of new and existing programmes in the estate. The initiative was launched by Prime Minister Lee Hsien...
Technology gives added impetus to China’s green efforts
Ant Forest, a mini-app on Alipay, plants trees for users when they make greener choices in daily consumption. Instead, behind the hit go-green initiative is Ant Financial, a subsidiary of Alibaba - the technology giant that turned China into today's e-commerce and...
President Halimah urges Singaporeans to use water wisely
While the Government will continue to plan and invest in infrastructure to ensure a secure, diversified and sustainable supply of water, Singaporeans must play their part and use water wisely, said President Halimah Yacob. "Each drop of water does not come easy," she...
Families live on 5 litres of water at overnight camp
The camp at Marina Reservoir, which was the first of its kind here, aimed to show five families – mums, dads and kids – and two other adults that water conservation is both vital and achievable. They had to live on around five litres of water for 12 hours from Friday...
Earth’s fish are disappearing because of climate change
Climate change is endangering fish worldwide, shrinking populations by up to 35% in coastal regions near China and Japan, scientists say. Ocean warming has led to a 4% global decline in sustainable catches, the greatest amount of fish that can be caught without...
Saving water less of a concern for younger residents
A focus group study by national water agency PUB and government feedback unit Reach revealed that younger Singaporeans and Permanent Residents (PRs) appear to be less concerned about the sustainability of the country's water supply than older residents aged 55 and...
Investing more to protect against climate change
The Government will be investing in infrastructure in a big way and developing long-term plans to protect the country against climate change, Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat said yesterday. But individuals must also change their ways and work towards a more...
Giving children a good start in life through education
A child entering primary school last year would have received more than $130,000 in education subsidies by the time he or she finishes secondary school. Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat disclosed this in Parliament yesterday (18 Feb) as he outlined initiatives to help...
Public Assistance recipients to get more each month
Destitute Singaporeans who are on the ComCare Long-Term Assistance Scheme, also known as the Public Assistance scheme, can look forward to a higher monthly cash sum. The scheme provides a cash sum each month to destitute persons who cannot work permanently as a result...
Redemption in quenching others’ thirst
Nightclub promoter turns his back on a life of vice and debauchery, and sets up global water charity. Scott Harrison, then 29, boarded Mercy Ships, an old cruise ship converted into a floating hospital to volunteer and document the non-profit work done (as a...
Students on a mission to cut bottled-water consumption
For nearly a decade, Ms Erny Kartolo’s mother bought bottled water in bulk for her family, so that they would be hydrated when they ventured out of their home. Every month, she would stock up on a box holding 40 bottles of water from suppliers such as Dasani. “Her...
Special focus on disadvantaged in Budget
The upcoming Budget will cover social programmes that focus on the elderly, healthcare and education as well as pay special attention to helping the disadvantaged and underprivileged, Second Minister for Finance and Education Indranee Rajah said yesterday. "We are...
President’s Challenge 2019 to focus on mental health
In 2016, Li Hee Meng was admitted to the Institute of Mental Health (IMH) and treated as an inpatient for the next two years for schizophrenia. Last October, Mr Li was referred to the Singapore Anglican Community Services (SACS) where he was trained in the cafeteria...
$2 million grant to fund zero-waste initiatives
People looking to kick-start ground-up initiatives to drive waste reduction and recycling can bid for $2 million worth of funding from next month (February 2019). Senior Minister of State for the Environment and Water Resources Amy Khor announced that the funds are...
Where the world sends its trash
A putrid puddle filled with rubbish lies below a mountain of plastic scrap at an illegal dumpsite next to a palm oil plantation in Jenjarom, Klang, near Malaysia's largest port. In the same Selangor town, about 70km from Kuala Lumpur, plastic waste is stacked in bags...
Universities nurturing the entrepreneurial spirit
More young people are now keener on entrepreneurship, with some even taking the plunge to start their own businesses as soon as they leave school. Universities such as Nanyang Technological University have responded to the trend by introducing tie-ups with companies...
Zero-waste warriors
An ambitious but hopeful goal was set by Environment and Water Resources Minister Masagos Zulkifli a week ago when he launched Singapore's Year Towards Zero Waste. The year-long campaign aims to raise awareness of waste issues in Singapore and highlight the need for...
NTU scientists turn durian seeds into usable products
A team of researchers at the Nanyang Technological University (NTU) may have given durian fans another reason to hail the king of fruits. The scientists have found a way to turn durian seeds into a food stabiliser (a binding ingredient used to give food items a...
