As Singapore’s adult literacy levels decline, book clubs offer a solution
[Straits Times] - 03/2/2025
At least seven book clubs have emerged here in the past two years.
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Tuition centres say they advertise ethically, welcome potential regulation
As new guidelines are in the works, a number of the centres say their current practices are acceptable.
[Straits Times] - 2/03/2025
‘Inequity and suffering bother me terribly’: Patricia Moore on changing lives with inclusive design
Known as the Mother of Empathy in the design world, she has built a career on improving the human experience.
[Straits Times] - 1/03/2025
Driver dies in car fire after accident on Nicoll Highway; two taken to hospital
The cobalt blue Porsche that went up in flames had only its back still recognisable and intact.
[Straits Times] - 2/03/2025
How to raise a bilingual child, even if you are not fluent in one of the languages
The strategies for fostering bilingualism include early exposure and consistent practice.
[Straits Times] - 2/03/2025
Grab eyes future self-driving cars for less popular routes; 2025 focus is on reliability, safety
Grab Singapore's MD acknowledged it is tough to get drivers to cover certain areas like Mandai.
[Straits Times] - 2/03/2025
Special grant, handbook to spur PA women executive committees to plan initiatives, attract new blood
The grant is given in celebration of SG60, to help engage more women.
[Straits Times] - 2/03/2025
Two injured after BlueSG car skids on KJE and hits road divider
The 39-year-old car driver and her 11-year-old passenger were both conscious when taken to hospital.
[Straits Times] - 1/03/2025
Single-child families on the rise in Singapore
Some couples say they do not have the time or energy for a second child.
[Straits Times] - 1/03/2025
No money for milk, mum used it on drugs: More children rescued in CNB raids in 2024
In one case, a 14-year-old boy was found lying in bed with drug paraphernalia on his chest.
[Straits Times] - 1/03/2025
Lorry driver arrested after accident in Punggol; 5 migrant workers taken to hospital
The 41-year-old lorry driver was arrested for dangerous driving.
[Straits Times] - 2/03/2025
Minor Issues: Why my husband and I had limited success raising bilingual kids
We adopted the “one parent, one language” approach, but failed to consider factors such as time spent with the kids.
[Straits Times] - 2/03/2025
