A blind singer’s incredible journey to the stage: ‘I don’t want pity, just the same opportunities’
Lacking the options to learn to sing, Wan Wai Yee began vocal training long distance via cassette tapes. Today, she delights audiences at ballrooms, parties, concerts and musicals. She tells…
The millennial taxi drivers who entered a sunset industry – and found meaning on the job
Despite the declining popularity of taxis, these drivers in their 30s chose to join the industry less than a year ago. They tell CNA about the satisfaction of leaving their…
I gave my children the freedom I didn’t have. Then my daughter developed an eating disorder
This stay-at-home mother wanted to depart from the traditional, strict upbringing she had. But her daughter’s eating disorder dealt a blow to her confidence as a parent. She tells her…
More than 1,000 mobile phone lines terminated in crackdown on scam syndicate activities
Two people were also arrested in the three-week police operation, with around 50 bank accounts frozen and more than S$210,000 seized.Read More
Wild boars in Bukit Panjang: Man attacked in latest incident, 8 trapped since May
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Simultaneous war in Europe and Asia will be ‘catastrophic’, says Ng Eng Hen
On the second day of the Shangri-La Dialogue, Singapore’s defence minister said that he is hopeful China and the US will resume physical meetings.Read More
Service and conservancy charges for hawker centres, markets to be raised from January
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Commentary: As pet ownership rises, consider what this means for the animal
Even as the unethical practices of puppy mills and some breeders persist, aspiring fur parents are still buying dogs from pet stores or backyard breeders. Oasis Second Chance Animal Shelter’s…
Heart of the Matter: Is the move to cashless payments leaving some behind? How can we help them?
Singapore’s adoption rate of cashless payments is one of the highest in Asia. But there are pockets of the population who still struggle to adapt. Whose job is it to…