Category: Work
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Is It Disadvantageous To Graduate From A Private University In Singapore?
A question I often get from readers is: “If I attend a private university in Singapore, will I be at a disadvantage compared to my friends from local universities?” When…
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The Case For Mandatory Eldercare Leave In Singapore
I applaud the new legislation on paternity care leave to address the country’s low birth rate and mindsets about family care. This is a first step towards greater worklife balance and…
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What ‘Finding Dory’ Teaches Us About Protecting Our Oceans
I was concerned to read The Straits Times report about the rising sales of Blue Tang after watching Pixar’s ‘Finding Dory‘. Some retailers in Singapore reported an increase in sales…
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Why I Used My SkillsFuture Credit to Learn Malay
I was thrilled to receive my letter from the Workforce Development Agency regarding my SkillsFuture credit earlier this year. Initially, I thought I was not eligible for it as I…
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Is it fair to label Millennials the Strawberry Generation?
I often come across comments online labeling Millennials as the “Strawberry Generation” or “Snowflakes.” Defined as those born between 1982 and 2002, Millennials are often dismissed as soft, narcissistic, and…
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Addressing Domestic Helper Abuse in Singapore
A 2017 survey suggested that as many as 60% of FDWs experienced some form of exploitation, including verbal threats, excessive workload, or denial of food. This is aligned to a…
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5 Differences between Neighbourhood and Elite Schools in Singapore
There has been much discussion about the phrase “every school is a good school,” encompassing both neighborhood and elite schools. Over the past decade, PM Lee has repeatedly emphasized the…
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Why We Should Reintroduce Chinese Dialects On Singapore’s Free-To-Air Television
In Singapore, Chinese languages other than Mandarin (pejoratively referred to as ‘dialects’ in official Singapore parlance) are banned on television under Part 12.4 of the Media Development Authority’s Free-to-Air Television…