/articles/upgraded-town-centre-enhanced-connectivity-part-rejuvenation-plan-ang-mo-kio
SINGAPORE – Residents in Ang Mo Kio can look forward to a revitalised town centre with new community spaces and enhanced connectivity, under the Remaking Our Heartland (ROH) plan for the town.…
/articles/iconic-landmarks-spore-lit-purple-and-yellow-mark-world-alzheimers-day
SINGAPORE - Five iconic landmarks were illuminated in purple and yellow on Wednesday night to commemorate World Alzheimer's Day.
The Esplanade, Singapore Flyer, Marina Bay Sands, National…
/articles/japanese-expressive-dance-help-people-dementia-tune-memories-and-emotions
SINGAPORE - Living with dementia can be isolating, as the progressive cognitive decline often leads to a sense of disconnection from the world, loved ones and even self-identity.
But when…
/articles/how-hospitals-and-others-are-making-experiences-senior-friendly-singapore
SINGAPORE – To ensure an 85-year-old patient was able to communicate with care staff clearly, advanced practice nurse Jessie Tan gave him a set of headphones and spoke into a microphone.
Mr…
/articles/palau-next-maldives-and-mini-galapagos-too
PALAU – Mention that your next holiday will be in Palau, and some people may ask: “Which island are you heading to?”
That is understandable, since Palau sounds like “Pulau”, a familiar Malay…
/articles/north-india-celebrating-holi-solo-female-travel-and-jaunt-through-colourful-rajasthan
RAJASTHAN, India – Rajasthan may be known on social media for a few iconic images – deserts, camels and the red-and-pink facade of the Hawa Mahal – but there is much more to the northern Indian…
/articles/magical-malta-see-temples-older-pyramids-relive-iconic-scenes-movies-and-more
SLIEMA, Malta – What do the movies Troy (2004) and Jurassic World Dominion (2022) and the series Game Of Thrones (2011 to 2019) have in common? They all shot in Malta.
Hundreds of shows have…
/articles/six-reasons-revisit-lakeside-garden
Looking for a quick getaway this month? Make Lakeside Garden in Jurong your stop the next time you are out and about!
Opened in April 2019, Lakeside Garden is part of Jurong Lake Gardens,…
/articles/making-e-payments-when-you-travel-how-save-fees-and-guard-against-fraud
SINGAPORE – Digital payments may be catching on around the world, but a recent study has found that 56 per cent of people in Singapore use cash most often when making payments overseas.
Their…
/movie-and-book-reviews/hold-sky
Cixin Liu
Call No.: English LIU – [SF]
All rights reserved. New York: Tor, 2020
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/inspiration/passion-make-difference
I have gained many positive things by volunteering and giving back such as developing more compassion and patience towards others and in return receiving love and friendship from staffs and other…
/articles/nus-honours-104-year-old-pioneer-gynaecologist
Oon Chiew Seng also made contributions in women's health, anti-ageing science, dementia.
Dr Oon Chiew Seng, one of Singapore's first obstetricians and gynaecologists, has received an honorary degree…
/articles/new-year-resolutions-how-forge-good-habits-and-break-bad-ones-2021
SINGAPORE - As 2021 approaches, many people might be making resolutions to start positive habits, especially after a year of disruption.
But how can you optimise your chances of making good habits…
/movie-and-book-reviews/letters-stars-expressions-love-and-affection-departed
Death is a natural and inevitable part of life. While many tend to avoid this topic, we are often reminded of our finitude through experiencing the deaths of those around us. In the process of loss,…
/movie-and-book-reviews/common-life-drawings-and-poems
Some shun poetry as they think poems are too abstract and lofty. This wonderful anthology of poetry and sketches succeeds at being relatable by depicting our everyday life.
/inspiration/volunteering-learning-experience
“Now, having gone through it, I realise that there is so much to gain and that I have truly learned a lot from all my experiences.
/articles/beyond-age
For Dr Ma Swan Hoo, age is just a number.
Looking cool and poised in a sky blue embroidered blouse and matching scarf, Dr Ma Swan Hoo muses on a thought that has her eyes dancing and the corners of…
/articles/give-more-help-caregivers-who-often-ignore-self-care-experts
Having been the main caregiver to her 87-year-old mother who has dementia for eight years, Ms Kris Foo's constant companion has been emotional, mental and financial stress.
The self-employed…
/articles/abcs-fighting-malware
Here are seven tips, from assuming every website is suspect to checking for scams
This week, Ishare my experience of a malware attack and what you can do to fight it.
Malware stands for…
/articles/cost-taking-care-parents
Besides giving allowances, protect them from scams, bad investments
How much is the cost of filial piety in Singapore?
Of course, you would say that the love and care that you shower on…
/whats-on/activities/histories-beyond-city-nature-stories-orang-seletar-1
Time: 02:00 PM – 03:00 PM
The Orang Seletar are one of the last “living” communities of sea people, or Orang Laut, of the Singapore and Malaysian waters.
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/whats-on/activities/archives-invites-patricia-welch
Time: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Lessons Learned Writing the History of a Society or Club
About this event
How does one research and write the 50-year history of a Singaporean society or group when few…
/whats-on/activities/archives-invites-dr-bernard-tan-anthem-national-memory
Time: 06:00 PM – 07:00 PM
Join us as we unpack a tale of how the orchestral versions of "Majulah Singapura" kept pace with Singapore’s progress.
About this event
Many Singaporeans grew up…
/whats-on/activities/livestream-jazz-coloured-stories
Time: 08:15 PM
JAZZ COLOURED STORIES presents Maya Nova’s unrecorded, original songs and compositions written in recent years.
About Maya Nova
/whats-on/activities/histories-beyond-city-nature-stories-orang-seletar-0
Time: 02:00 PM – 03:00 PM
About this Event
The Orang Seletar are one of the last “living” communities of sea people, or Orang Laut, of the Singapore and Malaysian waters. For them, nature does not…
/whats-on/activities/archives-unlocked-automobiles-archives
Time: 06:00 PM – 07:00 PM
Sharing on how Former Ford Factory came to be, exhibition on life during the Japanese Occupation and the maintenance a permanent exhibition.
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/whats-on/activities/home-truly-growing-singapore-1950s-present
Time: Daily from 10:00 AM - 07:00 PM
The National Museum of Singapore presents Home, Truly: Growing Up With Singapore, 1950s to the Present in collaboration with The Straits Times,…
/whats-on/activities/kopi-teh-and-contemporary-art-online-films-and-histories-toyl
Time: 03:30 PM – 04:30 PM
Discover local contemporary art through this talk by the Singapore Art Museum.
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NOTE: Registration is only approved if your myLibrary ID is verified…
/whats-on/activities/video-creators-club-using-sound-effects-your-videos-toyl
Time: 03:00 PM – 04:00 PM
Get the most out of your home videos with these audio tips and tricks.
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Sound effects can draw laughter from your audience or enhance…
/whats-on/activities/archives-invites-dr-lai-chee-kien-uses-ephemera
Time: 06:00 PM – 07:00 PM
Discussion on the use of street directories, guides, pamphlets, postcards and other ephemera to aid our understanding of spatial history.
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