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On 16 May 2021, Singapore implemented ‘Phase 2 Heightened Alert’ to deal with the resurgence of COVID-19 outbreaks. The Singaporean Government continues to protect its citizens by implementing various policies, including limits to social gatherings and closure of dining-in facilities. Although some Singaporeans did not responding favourably towards these policies, others recognised the necessity of …
The first junior college in Singapore, National Junior College, was declared open by Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew on 14 May 1970. The centralised junior college system was set-up to replace the pre-university system formally conducted across middle schools, in order to open more educational opportunities for students and to optimise the use of teachers …
The Geylang Serai Foot and Food Heritage Trail was launched on 25 April 2015 as part of Singapore Heritage Fest 2015. Held on the last Saturday of each month since its launch, the heritage trail brings its participants into the heart of the bustling multi-cultural and multi-religious historically Malay neighbourhood. Besides the trail, Geylang Serai …
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Labour Day is celebrated every 1 May in Singapore. It is designated as a public holiday to honour workers and their contributions to society. In 2020, overcoming the COVID-19 pandemic was at the forefront of PM Lee Hsien Loong’s May Day Message. PM Lee took the opportunity to address issues on the pandemic, plans …
Five exceptional NUS Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) alumni from diverse backgrounds were lauded at the annual FASS Distinguished Arts and Social Sciences Alumni Awards 2020 in a simple presentation ceremony on 30 April at Swissotel The Stamford.
May Day (aka Labour Day) is observed every 1st of May in Singapore. It commemorates the workforce, reminding us of its value to society. The importance of having a productive and driven workforce cannot be underestimated given the lack of natural resources in land-scarce Singapore. Singapore also faces a labour shortage in low-skilled jobs, which …
The “Bare Life” of Thai Migrant Workmen in Singapore Read More »
The one thing that Himani Dharshini never expected to learn about when she entered university was herself. The self-professed introvert confessed that, prior to studying at the National University of Singapore (NUS), she never saw herself as a leader. But her journey with NUS has shaped her into a person she never knew she could become.
In ‘Nudge Effect of Fact-Check Alerts: Source Influence and Media Skepticism on Sharing of News Misinformation in Social Media’ (Social Media + Society, 2020). NUS Communications and New Media Associate Professor Elmie Nekmat examines how effective behavioural nudges in the form of fact-check alerts are in cutting down the spread of fake news over social …
Singaporeans are no strangers to the Speak Good English Movement. Launched on 29th April 2001, the Speak Good English movement encourages Singaporeans to write and speak standard English. The movement provides Singaporeans with a plethora of English language resources in a bid to cultivate an environment of good English in the country. In recent years, …
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Formerly dismissed by the state, Colloquial Singapore English (CSE), or Singlish, is now recognised as a significant element of the Singaporean identity. Two decades ago, Singapore’s government launched the ‘Speak Good English Movement’ to encourage the use of standardised English and wean Singaporeans away from Singlish. From 2000 to 2019, themes such as ‘Speak Well. …
Selling Singlish: Using Colloquial Singapore English (CSE) as a Marketing Tool Read More »