Chua Mui Hoong

Chua Mui Hoong is a pastoral care counsellor based in Perth and a former Opinion Editor of The Straits Times.

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From a super-saver to embracing ‘die with zero’

The idea is to spend money, time and energy in a balanced way so that over your lifetime, as your time and energy run out, so does your money.

Ageing without worry: Some lessons from Australia

Australia recently passed a new Aged Care Act, which will come into effect in November 2025.

Quiet zones in public spaces can help people recharge in the city

As workplaces get busier and noisier, the push for quiet zones at work will intensify.

The fear of boredom and the art of waiting

Not only can the period of waiting be pleasant, it can even be a period of growth.

A cross-cultural wedding in Perth, with our dog as ring bearer

The writer and her partner had an Australian-style wedding with Irish and Singaporean Chinese accents, at a beach setting about 30 minutes north of Perth. Theirs was not just a union of two people but also a blending of cultures and new ways of seeing the world, she says.

Overcoming my bad habit of slotting people into boxes

Identity transitions: Accepting that you are not just what you do

It is important to have a life outside work, so you can have an identity outside your job, says the writer.

Adventures of a 56-year-old intern

The writer recently started work as a pastoral care intern.

International Women’s Day: Honour the mums who sacrificed for their children

On International Women's Day, spare a thought for single mums who juggle raising their children and providing for them.

How I learnt to still my mind and listen deeply

After decades of being a journalist, the writer is relearning how to listen with empathy.

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