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In commemoration of the quarterly Family Day, workplaces allow employees to leave work early to spend time with their families. On this evening, families usually take the time to disconnect from work and reconnect with one another. However, not every family experiences the luxury of taking time off work. In particular, low-income families may be …
Hope in Low-Income Families – A Study of Family Hardiness in Singapore Read More »
The Inter-Ministerial Committee on the Ageing Population (IMC) was established on 14 November 1998, to ensure a concerted national response in deliberating and recommending relevant policy directions on ageing issues. The IMC marked a shift in approach when it articulated a vision of “Successful Ageing in Singapore”, which frames the issues of ageing in a …
In a speech on 13 November 2006, PM Lee Hsien Loong remarked that Singapore treats ‘welfare’ as a dirty word. Indeed, Singapore is not a welfare state. Although Singapore’s Gini index, a measure of income inequality, is lower than many developed countries, it becomes the word’s second highest after taking state taxes and transfers into …
Self-Reliant Wealth and Trickle-Down Welfare: The Singapore Story in 200 Years? Read More »
The Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) line first began operating on 7 November 1987 with five stations along the North-South line. It has since expanded to more than 130 stations that span across the island, with a daily ridership of over 3 million. It is undoubtedly the preferred public transport option for many due to its …
In ‘What MRT travel numbers tell us about work from home trends’ (The Straits Times, October 2022), Professor Ivan Png (NUS Business School, NUS Department of Economics, and NUS School of Computing) examines the question of whether professional workers are returning to the office or still working from home. Although it is difficult to gather …
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On 31 October 2019, GARAGE, a digital news portal initiated by the Business Times, was awarded the Gold for the Best Digital News Start-up at the World Association of News Publishers (WAN-IFRA) Asian Digital Media Awards (‘BT’s Garage grabs startup gold at Asian Digital Media Awards‘ (The Business Times, October 2019)). GARAGE provides daily coverage …
The 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) commenced on 31 October in Glasgow. As extreme weather surges across the world, higher global temperatures and shifting precipitation patterns are expected to disrupt water supply in Asia, the Mediterranean, and many other regions. How households’ water and electricity consumption pattern will respond to rising temperatures is …
Electrical appliances moderate households’ demand response to heat Read More »
Diwali, better known as Deepavali in Singapore, is the Hindu festival of lights. It will take place for five days, starting from the 22nd of October this year. One of the major annual celebrations in Hinduism, the festival symbolizes the triumph of light and goodness over darkness and evil; an annual reminder to all Hindus …
Passed by Parliament on 19 October, 2004, the Building Maintenance and Strata Management Act 2004 was meant to provide for proper maintenance and management of buildings, especially condominiums and apartments. As the population density of Singapore continues growing, the crowdedness of the building is becoming a major issue Singaporeans must consider before purchasing an apartment. …
On 1 November 2012, the Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports (MCYS) was restructured to form the Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF). Formerly, the MCYS aimed to involve Singaporean youths in nation-building measures but was later restructured to provide social-safety nets to youths and families at risk. With its mission “to nurture …
Risk and Criminogenic Needs of Youth Who Sexually Offended in Singapore Read More »