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Based on a recent survey, Singaporeans evaluated their society as scoring well in the provision of healthcare, elderly care services and educational opportunities. However, many feel that individually, the attitudes of Singaporeans are negative and detrimental, with words such as kiasu, competitive and materialistic being used to describe the current culture. Associate Professor Tan Ern […]
Do you remember the lyrics to “Count on me Singapore”? What about the National Day favourite – “Home”? Every year, a new National Day song is launched to commemorate 9 August, the day of the nation’s independence. Leading up to this date, radio and television stations broadcast the new National Day song while students learn […]
Singapore has seen a rapidly ageing population in recent years. Those aged 65 years and above made up 14.4% of the population in 2017, with the old age dependency ratio increasing from 12 in 2007 to 18 a decade later. This implies that there are 18 seniors aged 65 years and older per working age […]
As we rev up the red for National Day, Assoc. Prof. Albert Lau’s (Dept. of History) book chapter, “Nationalism” in the Decolonization of Singapore (2003), helps to recall the beginnings of nationalism in the Republic. Assoc. Prof. Lau details the development of an indigenous nationalism movement against British colonial rule in Singapore prior to its […]
Can sacred spaces exist outside of religious establishments? On 6 July 1973, the Sri Mariamman Temple which has existed since 1827 was officially deemed a national monument of Singapore. Along with the many iconic religious establishments on this island, the Sri Mariamman Temple is an example of a designated ‘sacred space’ – where religious practices […]
On 21 July, schools and grassroots organizations celebrate Racial Harmony Day to mark the communal riots of 1964 and teach the importance of maintaining racial and religious harmony in Singapore. Asst. Prof. Vincent Chua (Dept. of Sociology) surveyed 1,143 Singapore residents aged 25 to 55, to find out whom they discussed important matters with, talked […]
How and why has NUS incorporated strategies to internationalise higher education? On 3 July 1905, King Edward VII College of Medicine was founded, before then developing into the National University of Singapore (NUS). At present, NUS’s influence goes far beyond the shores of Singapore, as it has established itself as a globally-renowned academic institution. Much […]
It’s food galore this month! Food aficionados, get ready to whet your appetite for Singapore Food Festival 2018. 25 years in running, the Festival is a month long celebration of the island’s best local cuisine. To savour local delights beyond this month, we feature alumni and local food writer Sylvia Tan’s (Department of English Language […]
If you have a spring in your step and you embody the zeitgeist of today – Happy Youth Day to you! Every first Sunday of July, Singapore celebrates Youth Day to empower the young visionaries for the future. There’s no better way to empower the young, than with charged up information and communication technologies (ICTs). […]
On July 1 1955, the Central Provident Fund (CPF) was introduced as a compulsory savings plan for Singaporeans and permanent residents to fund retirement, healthcare, and housing needs. Individuals are given the flexibility to withdraw 10-30% of their CPF savings when they turn 55. Visiting Professor Sumit Agarwal of NUS Business School, Associate Professor Jessica […]