Community Heroes: How I bring environmental issues to life in classrooms and help students cultivate a love for nature
“One of the more memorable moments was when an 11-year old asked us ‘What happens after the Semakau Landfill becomes full?’. We then realised that young Singaporeans had the intellectual and emotional capacity to think about their future here,” says Earth School co-founder Cassandra Yip-Lee.
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“One of the more memorable moments was when an 11-year old asked us ‘What happens after the Semakau Landfill becomes full?’. We then realised that young Singaporeans had the intellectual and emotional capacity to think about their future here,” says Earth School co-founder Cassandra Yip-Lee.
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Fallen firefighter remembered for selflessness, passion for work as SCDF holds 'last call' ceremony
Captain Kenneth Tay Xue Qin died after fighting a tanker blaze on May 16.
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Captain Kenneth Tay Xue Qin died after fighting a tanker blaze on May 16.
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The Big Read in short: Better work-life balance doesn't have to be at the expense of competitiveness
In resource-scarce Singapore, is it too much for employees to seek a better quality of life by way of better work-life balance?
Or must its workforce — as the nation’s prime resource — remain in a perpetual state of being “kiasu” (Singlish for “scared to lose”), for fear of others stealing its rice bowl and ultimately losing its overall competitive edge?
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In resource-scarce Singapore, is it too much for employees to seek a better quality of life by way of better work-life balance?
Or must its workforce — as the nation’s prime resource — remain in a perpetual state of being “kiasu” (Singlish for “scared to lose”), for fear of others stealing its rice bowl and ultimately losing its overall competitive edge?
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Viral ‘bird’s nest’ roti canai from Malaysia now available in Singapore
Also known as roti canai sarang burung (“roti canai bird’s nest” in Malay) in Malaysia, this super photogenic variety of prata/canai has gone viral across the border.
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Also known as roti canai sarang burung (“roti canai bird’s nest” in Malay) in Malaysia, this super photogenic variety of prata/canai has gone viral across the border.
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MFA director-general gets jail for lying to ministry about use of diplomatic bags
Gilbert Oh Hin Kwan's lawyer filed an appeal against the jail term shortly after the sentence was given.
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Gilbert Oh Hin Kwan's lawyer filed an appeal against the jail term shortly after the sentence was given.
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Delivery driver gets 30 months’ jail for stealing meat products worth over S$170,000
Around May 2021, Sivam made small talk with a staff member of one of the firm’s customers, GV Meat Distributor. The man had asked if Sivam had extra meat to be sold at a cheaper price and offered to pay Sivam directly to buy such meat.
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Around May 2021, Sivam made small talk with a staff member of one of the firm’s customers, GV Meat Distributor. The man had asked if Sivam had extra meat to be sold at a cheaper price and offered to pay Sivam directly to buy such meat.
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Oldest brother first to be jailed for sexually abusing younger sister, in a case involving 4 brothers
The offender knew another brother had allegedly sexually assaulted their sister, but preyed on her instead of protecting her, said the judge.
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The offender knew another brother had allegedly sexually assaulted their sister, but preyed on her instead of protecting her, said the judge.
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Registers of electors to be revised by July 31
The order to revise Singapore's registers of electors comes ahead of a General Election that must be held by 2025.
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The order to revise Singapore's registers of electors comes ahead of a General Election that must be held by 2025.
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#trending: Influencer uses sarcasm to declare his love for Singapore, but not everyone gets it
Several users also made unkind remarks about the TikToker, saying that he should keep quiet and not make rude comments about Singapore. Some also gave him suggestions on areas he could visit during his next trip here. Many others said they liked his humour.
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Several users also made unkind remarks about the TikToker, saying that he should keep quiet and not make rude comments about Singapore. Some also gave him suggestions on areas he could visit during his next trip here. Many others said they liked his humour.
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Grave of late Beyond singer Wong Ka Kui defiled; 2 men arrested for smashing and making out with his headstone photo
In a video circulating online, one man was filmed by another man using a hammer to smash the tomb, pour coke over it, and deface Ka Kui's headstone photo.
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In a video circulating online, one man was filmed by another man using a hammer to smash the tomb, pour coke over it, and deface Ka Kui's headstone photo.
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Teenager admits to beating up male schoolmate who stripped naked to kneel and apologise to him
After the assault, the teenager uploaded a clip on social media that contained two fully nude images of his schoolmate.
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After the assault, the teenager uploaded a clip on social media that contained two fully nude images of his schoolmate.
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WATCH: Ceremonial funeral held for fallen SCDF firefighter
A ceremonial funeral was held on Monday morning (May 20) for Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) officer Captain Kenneth Tay Xue Qin, who died while fighting a fire on a ship last week.
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A ceremonial funeral was held on Monday morning (May 20) for Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) officer Captain Kenneth Tay Xue Qin, who died while fighting a fire on a ship last week.
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2-year-old son of Malaysian influencer couple dies after drowning in hotel room pool
Malaysian influencer Jasmine Yong took to Instagram to share that her two-year-old son, Enzo, died from an unfortunate incident.
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Malaysian influencer Jasmine Yong took to Instagram to share that her two-year-old son, Enzo, died from an unfortunate incident.
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Teen arrested in Yishun after cannabis plant, cultivation attempts found in CNB raid
Preliminary investigations found that the teen had been attempting to cultivate cannabis plants for about a month.
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Preliminary investigations found that the teen had been attempting to cultivate cannabis plants for about a month.
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Billion-dollar money laundering case: Suspect gets new charges of using forged papers, having criminal proceeds
Lin Baoying told the court she intended to plead guilty and asked for an early date to do so.
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Lin Baoying told the court she intended to plead guilty and asked for an early date to do so.
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Teen gets 21 months' probation for sending nude photo to victim's Instagram followers after failed extortion bid
Police investigations revealed that on June 17 last year, the offender had sent the now 17-year-old female victim a nude photograph of herself, which she had previously sent to someone she knew on the dating application "Wink".
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Police investigations revealed that on June 17 last year, the offender had sent the now 17-year-old female victim a nude photograph of herself, which she had previously sent to someone she knew on the dating application "Wink".
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Singapore Buddhist Federation calls for cancellation of show by South Korean DJ 'monk' NewJeansNim
NewJeansNim is "not a monk" and thus "should not put on (a) monk's robe" during his performances, the Singapore Buddhist Federation wrote in a Facebook post on Sunday.
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NewJeansNim is "not a monk" and thus "should not put on (a) monk's robe" during his performances, the Singapore Buddhist Federation wrote in a Facebook post on Sunday.
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'Is my MP actually working?': User-friendly search site for parliamentary Q&As sparks online buzz
According to its creators, the website uses "smart" technology which goes beyond typical keyword searches.
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According to its creators, the website uses "smart" technology which goes beyond typical keyword searches.
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One person dead after severe turbulence on London-Singapore SIA flight
"We can confirm that there are injuries and one fatality on board the Boeing 777-300ER. There were a total of 211 passengers and 18 crew on board," said SIA in a Facebook post on Tuesday evening.
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"We can confirm that there are injuries and one fatality on board the Boeing 777-300ER. There were a total of 211 passengers and 18 crew on board," said SIA in a Facebook post on Tuesday evening.
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Man, 28, admits to sex act with 13-year-old girl at HDB staircase landing, possessing obscene videos of child abuse
Muhammad lied to the victim, saying that he was an 18-year-old polytechnic student as he was afraid that she would stop talking to him if he had disclosed his actual age.
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Muhammad lied to the victim, saying that he was an 18-year-old polytechnic student as he was afraid that she would stop talking to him if he had disclosed his actual age.
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