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Ageism is a significant issue in the workplace, rooted in several common misconceptions. There is a common, but often false belief that older employees are unwilling to learn new skills or embrace new technology. They may be stereotyped as having declining cognitive abilities or be less...

The problems afflicting the S'pore Premier League (SPL) are easy to identify; the solutions are far more difficult to implement. In order to give S'poreans a league we can be proud of, the FAS needs a systematic 10-year strategic plan that addresses all the shortcomings since its heyday, in the...

Here are 10 reasons why we should retire early: (1) Reduce chronic work-related stress, which may lead to improved physical and mental health. This gives us more time to exercise, nourish our bodies and get enough rest/sleep. Please add to the list ........................

Acting Minister for Culture, Community and Youth David Neo admitted that he should have been more respectful after he called Hong Kong football fans and players "idiots". What idiotic remarks: “It was fantastic. You (were) pressured by them, all the fans were bloody idiots, end up players also...

For most of us, work is an unavoidable necessity since it is our daily bread and butter until retirement. However, the thought of going to work fills many of us with dread. Most jobs aren't totally terrible, even though we may have troublesome colleagues and demanding bosses. What really bothers...

Ivins Peranakan Restaurant, located at Binjai Park in Bukit Timah serves up authentic Peranakan dishes. It used to have a very spacious interior, with wooden tables and chairs, which gave the eatery a homely atmosphere. Unfortunately, it is now 1/2 the size owing to rising rental and dwindling...

Is it alright for a husband or boyfriend to tell his partner that she has too much make-up on or her outfit is too revealing, inappropriate for the event they are attending etc.? Should he just allow her to do as she pleases, since it is her body?

Do you have relatives and friends who constantly criticise others and point out little faults? Such behaviour is often due to their own insecurities, low self-esteem or personal issues. This behaviour is usually a defence mechanism to make themselves feel better. Projection is when people...

Pastor Johnny Chang is living proof that even a gangster is able to turn over a new leaf and become a useful member of society.

Marriage rates are falling across South East Asia even in countries like Vietnam and Thailand, where marriage is an important institution, young adults are staying single longer, with many not even considering marriage. In Bangkok, half of its residents are single. According to some surveys, 41%...

Lee Tong Kee Ipoh Hor Fun was a well-known eatery with a long history in S'pore's dining scene. The original Lee Tong Kee Ipoh Hor Fun which shifted from Tanjong Pagar to South Bridge Road, is unfortunately, permanently closed. The restaurant was famous as 1 of the pioneers of Ipoh Hor Fun here...

As a boy, my parents introduced me to Nasi Padang in the early 1980s along Bras Basah Road on the site of the present day Hotel Rendezvous. The restaurant shifted to Raffles City in the 1990s, then to Hotel Rendezvous before returning to its current location at Central Mall in Robertson Quay in...

In the Bible, forgiveness is pardoning a person who has wronged us, which involves letting go of resentment and the desire for revenge, much like a debt is cancelled. It is not the same as forgetting or condoning the offence, but to respond with mercy. A central theme is that we are to forgive...

As a Bak Chor Mee fan of Hill Street Tai Hwa Pork Noodle from my primary school days, I know why it has been hailed as SG’s best BCM. However, after receiving a Michelin Star 9 years ago, their prices keep going up while the quality of their noodles and fresh ingredients do not seem to be...

Was life better in the 1980s and 1990s in S'pore for older Samsters? It depends on our individual experiences and preferences, but many of us older ones have nostalgic views of a simpler, less crowded S'pore with which was so much more affordable with a stronger sense of community. Life now is...

Please share your photos of beautiful women here for all of us to appreciate. I will kick-off with Thai actress Pimpawee Kograbin.

The govt's stand is that the COE system is the most transparent way to allocate limited road space in a dense city like S'pore. An open market auction prices the right to own a car to those who value it most and are willing to pay the market price. The billions of dollars collected every year...

31 October 2025 Mr Wong Wei Kong Editor-in-Chief English/Malay/Tamil Media Group SPH Media Mr Wong We refer to your recent article in The Straits Times titled “Singapore scam gang operating in Cambodia allegedly led by two brothers”, published online on 30 October and appearing in print on 31...

Does anybody have a relative or friend who survived a stroke, only to show signs of depression, anxiety, anger, irritability and sadness more easily than before? My former colleague shows signs of confusion, difficulty with planning and memory problems. He has also become more self-centered and...

Laughter is the best medicine, so please share your funniest jokes on this thread. We all need a good laugh during these difficult times.