/articles/budget-2022-cpf-basic-retirement-sum-be-raised-35-year-2023-2027
SINGAPORE - The Central Provident Fund (CPF) Basic Retirement Sum will be raised by 3.5 per cent per year for the next five cohorts of CPF members turning 55 from 2023 to 2027.
This is to…
/articles/askst-cpf-basic-retirement-sum-be-raised-how-does-it-affect-me
SINGAPORE - The CPF Basic Retirement Sum (BRS) will be raised by 3.5 per cent a year for the next five cohorts turning 55 from 2023 to 2027.
Finance Minister Lawrence Wong said in the Budget…
/articles/murals-bus-interchanges-mrt-stations-help-people-dementia-find-their-way-home
SINGAPORE - Retired chemical plant superintendent Anjang Rosli, who suffers from young-onset dementia, sometimes leaves home without telling his wife and ends up getting lost.
But now, when…
/articles/many-singapore-confident-they-can-spot-fake-news-may-not-actually-be-able-says-study
There is a disconnect between how confident people here are in spotting fake news and their ability to actually do so amid the Covid-19 pandemic, according to findings from a study released on Friday…
/articles/growing-five-leafy-vegetables
How well do you know your leafy vegetables?
This term generally refers to the leaves or roots of food crops, such as Kailan, Kale, Lettuce and Sweet Potato. Leafy vegetables can often be…
/inspiration/advocate-lifelong-learning
Learning new things is always an enriching experience for me. In fact, lifelong learning has evolved to (become an integral part of) my lifestyle during this new normal.
/inspiration/getting-ahead-digital-age
You will discover that going digital not only provides convenience to our daily activities, but it also ultimately improves our quality of life.
/articles/seniors-sass-granfluencers-flash-their-style-social-media
SINGAPORE - Social media may be dominated by the young and good-looking, but senior influencers - dubbed granfluencers - have carved a niche of their own in the digital world.
Despite not…
/articles/clinics-are-seeing-rise-number-patients-amid-covid-surge
They include those who test positive on DIY test kits, those with fever and respiratory symptoms
General practitioner (GP) clinics and private medical providers that perform swab tests have been…
/articles/simple-tips-get-you-better-shut-eye
Singapore may be the most fatigued nation, but we can do something about it
Struggling to stay awake? You are not alone.
According to a recent article posted by British bedding…
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/articles/vouchers-worth-30-referring-seniors-vaccination
People who refer seniors for Covid-19 vaccination - from Aug 13 to Nov 30 - can receive $30 worth of vouchers from the Health Promotion Board (HPB).
In a Facebook post on Friday, the HPB said those…
/articles/sticking-art
Take a walk in Pek Kio and, if you are lucky, you might spot an elderly man creating portraits out of fallen twigs on the ground.
All it takes is a gust of wind to undo his artistic arrangements, but…
/articles/growing-five-root-vegetables
Get to know five root vegetables you can grow in your home garden, perfect for use in preparing a tasty dish in the kitchen.
Arrowroot
Arrowroot (Maranta arundinacea) grows well in fertile,…
/articles/comfort-cooking-steamed-pork-ribs-black-bean-sauce
SINGAPORE - Replicate this dim sum dish of steamed pork ribs in black bean sauce. Making it at home means you can have a version that is free of MSG (monosodium glutamate).
Preserved black beans are…
/articles/comfort-cooking
No-fry veggie side dishes
For vegetable recipes that require minimal cooking, I regularly turn to healthier Korean-style side dishes of sigeumchi namul (seasoned spinach) and sukju namul (seasoned…
/articles/spore-ramps-covid-19-testing-seniors-urged-get-vaccinated
More quick test centres set up; ministers go online to convince elderly folk to get jabs
Singapore's efforts to curb the spread of Covid-19 were in full swing yesterday, as ministers appealed online…
/articles/unvaccinated-seniors-urged-stay-home-far-possible
Those living with such seniors also advised to take precautions
Unvaccinated seniors should stay at home as much as possible, said Finance Minister Lawrence Wong.
Mr Wong, who is co-chair of the…
/articles/tighter-curbs-until-aug-18-stem-recent-spike-virus-cases
Move back to phase two (heightened alert) is to buy time to raise vaccination coverage
Covid-19 measures will be tightened again from tomorrow to Aug 18, as Singapore goes back to phase two (…
/articles/shio-pan-makes-comeback-pandemic-baking-trend
SINGAPORE - Shio pan (salted bread in Japanese) is making a comeback as a pandemic baking trend.
The salty buttery bread is said to have originated from Pain Maison, a bakery in Japan's Ehime…
/articles/seniors-less-receptive-telemedicine-and-uncomfortable-ai-interpreting-medical-results
SINGAPORE - When security officer Joseph Mathew was asked by Ng Teng Fong General Hospital last year to consult his specialist about his varicose veins over a video call, he declined, preferring…
/whats-on/activities/tips-spot-fake-news-future-work-x-time-your-life
Time: 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Learn how to tackle fake news and critically analyse news reports in this session.
About this event
NOTE: Registration is only approved if your myLibrary ID is verified.…
/whats-on/activities/making-home-smarter-how-use-home-assistant-makeit
Time: 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Create your own Internet of Things (IoT) system!
About this event
Important Notice
This programme/event will take place on Facebook Live. To participate, please join our…
/whats-on/activities/learning-your-silver-years-facebook-live
Time: 02:00 PM – 02:45 PM
The Council for Third Age (C3A) has collaborated with Vintage Radio SG to launch a Facebook Live series “Learning in your Silver Years”. The first Facebook Live…
/whats-on/activities/exploring-instagram
Time: 03:00 PM – 03:30 PM
Had an unknown or random person sent you a DM (Direct Message) before? Or, seen ads that offered free giveaways and promotions? If you are an Instagram user or…
/whats-on/activities/using-whatsapp-pro
Time: 03:00 PM – 03:30 PM
Welcome to the WhatsApp family! With over 2 billion users on this platform, it is useful to master shortcuts and tips to stay connected! Start by learning how to…
/whats-on/activities/sustainablefest-2021-jurong-lake-gardens-online-edition
On the 26 and 27 June, join us online for SustainableFest 2021 by Jurong Lake Gardens! You will get to pick up gardening tips, explore biodiversity and sustainable features and watch…
/whats-on/activities/cultured-flavours-and-fermentation-read-fest
Time: 07:00 PM – 08:00 PM
Learn the hows and whys of lacto-fermentation in this dialogue between a food scientist and a chef!
About the Programme/Event
/whats-on/activities/envisage-2021
Time: 09:00 AM - 06:00 PM
The National Library Board (NLB), in collaboration with the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS), will be organising an online symposium, EnvisAGE 2021 on…
/whats-on/activities/combat-fake-news-and-misinformation
Time of Your Life X FOW
Time: 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Wise up to misinformation and find out how to discern fact from fiction.
About this Event
NOTE: Registration is only…
/whats-on/activities/wan-qing-festival-spring-2021
Time: 10:00 AM - 07:00 PM
Usher in the Year of the Ox at the Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall’s Lunar New Year celebrations! Wan Qing Festival of Spring 2021 presents an exciting line-up…
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