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From museum visits to online module, integration programme helps new PRs learn about Singapore

American Alex McKenzie (left) and Ms Krystle Arakasamy attended an integration programme for new permanent residents (PR) called the PR Journey.
American Alex McKenzie (left) and Ms Krystle Arakasamy attended an integration programme for new permanent residents (PR) called the PR Journey.

Community mediation the first step in resolving disputes; preserves S’pore’s social fabric: Edwin Tong

Building Singapore into a dispute resolution hub is important, but mediation sits at the heart of this process, said Law Minister Edwin Tong.
Building Singapore into a dispute resolution hub is important, but mediation sits at the heart of this process, said Law Minister Edwin Tong.

Residents gather to share conservation ideas for Siglap’s six-decade-old Block 1

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Generic photo of Block 1 East Coast Road on April 11, 2026.
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Generic photo of Block 1 East Coast Road on April 11, 2026.

Empowering special needs youth, one vending machine at a time

New special needs school in Ang Mo Kio to begin operations in June

APSN's Golden Jubilee Launch Ceremony, officiated by Guest of Honour Mr Eric Chua, Senior Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Law & Ministry of Social and Family Development on April 10.
APSN's Golden Jubilee Launch Ceremony, officiated by Guest of Honour Mr Eric Chua, Senior Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Law & Ministry of Social and Family Development on April 10.

T-shirt with inclusive features could help people with disabilities, neurodivergence

Ms Judy Wee, the executive director of the Muscular Dystrophy Association of Singapore, likes the OneTee's features such as its side zippers which allows the shirt length to be adjusted for wheelchair users.
Ms Judy Wee, the executive director of the Muscular Dystrophy Association of Singapore, likes the OneTee's features such as its side zippers which allows the shirt length to be adjusted for wheelchair users.

NTUC to grow $500 million endowment fund for children, seniors over next five years

NTUC Secretary-General Ng Chee Meng, together with children from My First Skool at Braddell Heights Community Hub and seniors from NTUC Health Segangoon Central, penning wishes during the launch of the NTUC Community Fund on April 9, 2026.
NTUC Secretary-General Ng Chee Meng, together with children from My First Skool at Braddell Heights Community Hub and seniors from NTUC Health Segangoon Central, penning wishes during the launch of the NTUC Community Fund on April 9, 2026.

FairPrice freezes prices of 100 daily essentials, doubles CHAS discounts

FairPrice's price freeze from April 9 to May 31 will include house-brand rice, oil, eggs, fresh and frozen pork and chicken.
FairPrice's price freeze from April 9 to May 31 will include house-brand rice, oil, eggs, fresh and frozen pork and chicken.

From dreams to duty: A woman’s caregiving journey after her husband’s stroke upends retirement plans

Madam Helene Ong, who cared for her husband after his stroke, learnt from TOUCH Community Services' caregiver support group to take care of her own well-being.
Madam Helene Ong, who cared for her husband after his stroke, learnt from TOUCH Community Services' caregiver support group to take care of her own well-being.

Who cares for caregivers? 10 agencies get new grant to expand support, respite care in S’pore

Madam Jasmine Lee is the main caregiver to her 13-year-old daughter Sarah, who has multiple disabilities. Peer support helped in her caregiving journey.
Madam Jasmine Lee is the main caregiver to her 13-year-old daughter Sarah, who has multiple disabilities. Peer support helped in her caregiving journey.

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