10 heartwarming stories of 2014 to brighten up your day
Ms Dominique Harrison-Bentzen was so touched by a homeless man who gave her the last 3 pounds so she could grab a cab home that she started a fund-raising project to help him. -- PHOTO: FACEBOOK FROM DOMINIQUE HARISSON-BENTZEN/ .
Parents jump on brain-training wagon in bid to boost concentration and memory.
Parents are now sending their children for brain training, hoping to improve their concentration and memory skills. Owners of enrichment centres that run such classes told The Straits Times that more children - especially young ones - have been signed.
From swamp to urban Jurong
The kampung spirit remains strong in Jurong, says Madam Chan Kieu (right), 74, seen here sharing memories with Madam Kwoh Toh, 86, at the exhibition. It is so different now. Weve come a long way, says Madam Kwoh, who was among the first residents .
Singapore could have become one country, two systems within Malaysia, not.
Kuala Lumpur would be in charge of only defence and external relations, as the British had been, and both governments would share responsibility for security in an Internal Security Council. Singapore. Their fundamental precondition, Mr Lee was to.
A ���cosmetic change��� to ���pander to popular demands���: NUS.
He then questioned the example of a ���Mr Tan��� which Mr Lee had offered in his speech to show how Singaporeans can provide for themselves in retirement through various government schemes... Are they the true reflection of elderly on the street, lying in hospital beds, seeking help at PA and feeling daze at these ever costly city smacked with late penalty, charges, fines to make you poorer if you could not cope with... See more at: http://news.asiaone.com/news/s.
Couple share memories of 1960s Spore
Said Mr Cook: I took these photos to record our stay in Singapore so that in the future we could look at them and recall happy memories.. The Cooks hope that older readers of this newspaper will recognise and remember the locations in the images.
A walk to refresh the identity of a place
I grew up by Singapores coast. Some of my earliest memories involve paddling, arms and legs splayed, through the murky, zero-visibility water along East Coast Park and then walking back home, my feet and legs encrusted with a thin layer of sand.
The Western myth of universality and Chinas moment in history
Not all interventions are necessarily military and East Asia, Singapore included, has experienced more than its fair share of Western attempts to meddle in our domestic affairs. This is a habit that many in the West seem unable to shake off even when.
When the tide of love drowns out xenophobia
(Left) Mr Sourav Roy, 37, with his two-month-old daughter, Anasuya Roy. (Right) His wife, Ms Katharina Mueller Sang, and their three-year-old son, Chetan Julian Roy. Mr Roys article in The Straits Times on the couples marriage in Singapore and.
Singapores Battle for Merger Revisited | Din Merican: the.
[Ministry of Home Affairs, Speech by Mr Teo Chee Hean, Deputy Prime Minister, Coordinating Minister for National Security and Minister for Home Affairs, at the launch of the reprint of ���The Battle for Merger���.]. Following The Singapore Story: Memoirs of Lee Kuan Yew (1998) , Said Zahari, who certainly did not have any communist links but was imprisoned for 17 years, published his autobiographical account Dark Clouds at Dawn: A Political Memoir, and Tan Jing��.
A Century of Cinemas, Movies and Blockbusters.
Watching movies is one of Singaporeans favourite pastimes, along with dining and shopping. A nation of avid movie-goers, the locals have been going to cinemas for movies for more than a century! In 2009 alone, the cinema��.
Making home and community services more affordable
More clarity on private health plan premiums, AsiaOne Singapore News. to save trade agenda. NEW DELHI: South Asian leaders will pile pressure on Pakistan on Thursday to salvage a summit in Nepal by agreeing to electricity sharing and the free movement of vehicles across borders, measures aimed at boosting trade among nearly a quarter of the.. The social networking platform called Mr Lee a great example of a world leader on Twitter, noting how he uses the site to.
Is Singapores history in our future?
The Singapore Memory Project, which encourages people to share their memories, has received a million entries on everyday themes such as food and neighbourhoods since it started in 2010. Mr Gene Tan, director of the National Library, which oversees .
Nooks and crannies of 50 first kisses
The short film is part of a series of projects inspired by the SG Heart Map, in which Singaporeans share their most memorable moments associated with a particular spot in Singapore - be it at HDB void decks, or along Orchard Road, or at their favourite.
PM Lees live Facebook QandA draws over 2100 questions
SINGAPORE ��� Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong held his first live question-and-answer session on his Facebook page today (Jan 24), answering a range of questions ��� from the casual (like what camera and editing software he uses for photos), to some.
Singaporeans map memories for SG50
Mr Lee Kong Lin, 72, director of an oil company, submitted an account about the now demolished shophouse No. 44 in Selegie Road where he was born. Singapore has changed rapidly, so it is good for us to be able to remember these old nostalgic .
Elderly Singaporeans share memories of Mr Lee
For years, he has been buying and collecting old photographs of Mr Lee Kuan Yew. Yesterday afternoon, Mr Kho Seow Chew, 78, took part of his entire collection, worth $40,000, to the community tribute centre in Tampines to share with other people who .
Singapore Investment Bloggers: Welcome to Singapore.
Join Singapore Investment Forums to discuss news on stocks and share investment knowledge. *Blogs not updated for more than 6 months will be removed from the listing.. Mr Lee Kuan Yews legacy for retail investors. 23 hours ago. Collin Seow | Singapore Stock Technical Analysis | Opening Online Trading Account �� wwwncenetcom 8jO7 2015325. 23 hours ago. 35 is the defining age... In memory of Mr Lee Kuan Yew (1923 - 2015). In memory of Mr Lee Kuan Yew (1923 - 2015)��.
wildsingapore news: Enhancing natural habitats, recovery.
Mr Lee said efforts to preserve and enhance Pulau Ubin will ensure that it continues to be part of Singapores heritage. Ive accumulated many good memories of Ubin - like many Singaporeans. And I hope our children, too,��.
Singapore Notes: Sad Stories
If you bring it back, you will find portions of the older generation beginning to speak in dialects to their children and grandchildren, according to his One Mans View. Apparently hes still.. Mr Lee claimed that he would introduce a baby bonus equal to 2 years of the average Singaporeans salary to prove that. Having said, it should be noted that the 2 old folks share the highest honour of having served the Japanese during the occupation of Singapore.. ReplyDelete.
Mr Lee Kuan Yews condition largely unchanged: PMO
Asiaone Forum, 19 May 2014. It has been alerted to a case of illegal subletting at a HDB flat in Tanjong Pagar by a Chinese National living in Singapore. We were alerted to the situation by one of the tenants who is renting a bed in the HDB flat. Lee Kuan Yews condition. Labels: court Newer Post Older Post Home.. I decided to write to you,.. 10 share $10 million Toto Hong Bao draw 10 share $1. ASEAN begins annual... I am not afraid: Russians march in memory of Bor.
49 memorable lines that can only be Made in Spore.
Share. People who do not know Singaporeans think that we are boring or emotionless. In fact, there is an urban legend circulating among foreigners that our version of a creative romantic proposal is ���shall we by a HDB flat?���... You get that alternative and youll never put Singapore together again: Humpty Dumpty cannot be put together again��� and your asset values will disappear, your apartment will be worth a fraction of what it is, your jobs will be in peril, your��.
Two Perspectives on the Emigrated Ex-Singaporean - Mr.
By Philip Lee THEY are day-dreaming, those young Singaporeans who said in a recent survey that they wanted to retire abroad. A make-believe Utopian world is always more pleasant than the real one. Harmless reverie, I suppose.. for the elderly (which I believe has to be the paramount concern of aged Singaporeans) IMHO, the cost of medical care in Singapore is good enuff reason for the average elderly Singaporean to emigrate to China, Malaysia or Thailand.
Teenage Investing: How much do you need to save for a.
Now, Im about to address something which I feel that many Singaporeans forget. After reading till. The main point about having a wedding is to share the joy of this special day with your family and loved ones yes.. They capture memories for you.. Mr Lee Kuan Yew ��� Life Investor of a Nation: Singapore - Transforming Singapore from a Penny Stock to a Blue Chip in 50 years While Singapore is celebrating 50 years of independence, now is a sad moment for th.
Nightly buzz at Jurong for the catch of the day
We could add another level to the market and have fish processing services there, and have seafood restaurants for the public, said Mr Lee Boon Cheow, 76, who runs High Tide Frozen Food. He is also president of the Singapore Fish Merchants General .
Singapore Straits Times - Midtown blogger
. leaders say about Mr Lee Kuan Yew �� Singapore shares open 0.19% higher on Tuesday. Friday; visit community sites instead. SINGAPORE - Members of the public are strongly advised not to join the queue at Parliament House to pay their last respects to Mr Lee Kuan Yew, said.. How kind soul put a smile on the face of this elderly woman who was lost and afraid at Pearl Centre... Video by Leslie Lee. Good News Network- Alzheimers Memory Loss Reverse.
Grand Mansions, Bungalows and Villas of the Past.
Prominent businessman and philanthropist Lee Kong Chian (1893-1967) led a group of Chinese merchants to buy over the villa. It was occupied by the Japanese during World War II, and took over by Singapore Chinese��.
Headlines that shook Singapore (since 1955) | Remember.
12 May 1955 ��� Hock Lee Bus Strike (Social Unrest). Protesting against long hours, poor benefits and working conditions, the workers of Singapore Bus Workers Union (SBWU) organised a peaceful demonstration on 23 April��.
A Singaporean at Home: Why is Lee Kuan Yew still my MP?
After winning the elections at Tanjong Pagar GRC via a walkover, he announced that he would step down from his position as advisor to the ministers, and he even wished Singapore well. I thought then.. They truly believe that we should continue paying Mr Lee Kuan Yew to be a political representative even though hes way past the point of retirement. They truly. If I may say so, I have many elderly relatives and all they wish for is a peaceful life in old age. Being a��.
Rats! Warning of diseases as complaints soar
Singapores rat problems have worsened in the past year, with the authorities fielding many more complaints and discovering a sharp rise in the number of rat burrows. Pest busters are also warning that the apparent explosion in the rat population could.
Singapores last remaining kampung losing rustic appeal amidst improvement.
The unmanicured appearance of one of the last few kampung houses in Singapore is slowly changing as yet another resident is upgrading his home in Kampung Lorong Buangkok with modern materials such as brick and metal.. Dr Yeo from the SHS suggested.
Britons bully elderly Singaporean trishaw rider | The Online.
According to Asia Ones report on the incident, the tourists left the trishaw uncle, 67-year-old Mr Lee Shee Lam, ���without paying a single cent��� after he had taken them to their destination. ���Mr Lee told The New Paper that the��.