It’s not often that we hear monthly wages doubling for a specific job role. Yet, this was exactly what happened in November 2021 when the Government announced that the baseline wages of security officers will increase to S$3,530 by 2028. This comes after recommendations were put forth by the Security Tripartite Cluster, which is made…
The topic of mental wellness has been in the spotlight recently. Due to isolation caused by the pandemic, more Singaporeans have reported to be feeling the blues. With the Work From Home (WFH) arrangement changing the way we work, many have also raised the issue regarding mental wellness support in the workplace. Many don’t seek…
Many of us would have shopped for a thing or two during the recent 11.11 sales. Many online retailers also dangled carrots and prizes to entice consumers. The Lazada giveaway was enticing, with the grand prize being a condo unit! The lucky winner of the $1 million one-bedroom condominium unit at Normanton Park is retired…
About half a million people from both countries made daily trips across the land borders between Singapore and Johor before the borders closed in March last year. Since then, many families have been separated. Can you imagine not being able to see your family for such a long period of time? For children to be…
Mr Toh Kian Seng, a taxi driver of 25 years, recalls the time he first realised Covid-19 would impact his earnings. He said, “I remember, I started work and drove around for four whole hours, but there was not a single passenger. It was my first time experiencing something like that. I thought, ‘Wow, if…
In Singapore, the easy accessibility to a rubbish bin makes it highly convenient for us to dispose of our waste. Every unwanted item, from used bottles to leftover food, goes into the bin, which is then bagged up and stuffed into the disposal chute at the end of the day. Most Singaporeans do not know…