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Medication shortages, 16-hour journeys for S’pore travellers returning from Indonesia

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Mohammad Fauzi Hussin, 43, greeting his mother Norsiah Hamid, 67 as she returns to Singapore on relief flight SQ 9885, at Changi Airport Terminal 2 on Sep 8, 2026. ST PHOTO: JASON QUAH
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Mohammad Fauzi Hussin, 43, greeting his mother Norsiah Hamid, 67 as she returns to Singapore on relief flight SQ 9885, at Changi Airport Terminal 2 on Sep 8, 2026. ST PHOTO: JASON QUAH

From digital forensic examiners to festival staff, S’pore youth get a taste of work life

Students going though the human career library segment and the experience centre during a job taster session hosted by GovTech.
Students going though the human career library segment and the experience centre during a job taster session hosted by GovTech.

Foraging in Singapore: Unethical practices threaten biodiversity and cultural heritage

Communities have long been foraging in local shores for food and to carry on traditional practices.
Communities have long been foraging in local shores for food and to carry on traditional practices.

Task force finds Malay/Muslim youth value meaningful work, relationships, faith over job titles

Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Zaqy Mohamad unveiled findings by the Malay/Muslim Youth Taskforce at the M³+ Youth Festival on Aug 22.
Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Zaqy Mohamad unveiled findings by the Malay/Muslim Youth Taskforce at the M³+ Youth Festival on Aug 22.

New South East CDC scheme taps human connection to offer residents wider support

Mayor of South East District Dinesh Vasu Dash (left) with beneficiaries and volunteers of the council’s existing programmes.
Mayor of South East District Dinesh Vasu Dash (left) with beneficiaries and volunteers of the council’s existing programmes.

I didn’t want him to hurt the kids: 56-year-old who stopped knife-wielding man in Clementi

Osman saw a knife-wielding man stabbing himself and without hesitation, rushed forward to stop him after handing his belongings, including a guitar, to his wife.
Osman saw a knife-wielding man stabbing himself and without hesitation, rushed forward to stop him after handing his belongings, including a guitar, to his wife.

Young S’poreans see promise in job tasters, but hope for deeper and more targeted career support

For some youth, the initiatives offer reassurance and resources at a time when many young Singaporeans worry about jobs and an uncertain future.
For some youth, the initiatives offer reassurance and resources at a time when many young Singaporeans worry about jobs and an uncertain future.

Forest preservation, early say in Gillman Barracks redevelopment among issues raised at dialogue

Telok Blangah resident Edward Teoh made a visual banner highlighting his concerns about the redevelopment plan.
Telok Blangah resident Edward Teoh made a visual banner highlighting his concerns about the redevelopment plan.

Job tasters, Adulting 101 and $500 curiosity credits part of new five-year plan for S’pore youth

The plan aims to reach at least 500,000 young people between the ages of 15 and 35 over the next five years.
The plan aims to reach at least 500,000 young people between the ages of 15 and 35 over the next five years.

Mother tongue a cornerstone of education system, but mastering it no easy task: PM Wong

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said more young Singaporeans are growing up in households where English is the primary language spoken.
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said more young Singaporeans are growing up in households where English is the primary language spoken.

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