Venessa Lee

Senior Correspondent

Venessa Lee is a senior correspondent at The Straits Times who writes features on parenting and social issues.

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No to retirement, yes to higher education: Why some seniors are going back to school

Librarian Mohaini Ibrahim, 70, is currently pursuing a Specialist Diploma in Applied Psychology (Behavioural Insights) at Temasek Polytechnic.

He started as a guard at 75. Now 80, he is chasing a second diploma in legal studies

Anthony Png, 80, on his scooter at Temasek Polytechnic, where he is pursuing his second diploma.

More young adults in Singapore sign up as bone marrow donors

Thaarmin Thana Rajan is among a growing number of young adults joining the Bone Marrow Donor Programme.

Of expectations, being absent, and feeling stressed - parents get help to help their PSLE kids

Ms June Yong, a counselling associate and family life specialist from Focus on the Family, speaking at The Straits Times’ PSLE Stress Management Workshop on Jan 17.

What to do in Kuala Lumpur: Cool heritage spots with vintage portraits and superhero puppets

The blue Merdeka 118 skyscraper soars above Chinatown in central Kuala Lumpur.

Crispy popiah, vinegar lamb: 5 food recommendations in Kuala Lumpur

The recommendations that celebrate food that is more substance than style in KL - Capitol Cafe's Nasi Lemak, noodles and popiah from ICC Pudu's hawker stall, and Bar.Kar's aged mountain duck dish.

PSLE forum on July 11 empowers parents to guide their children in English and science

Moses Soh, deputy chief executive and head of academic innovation at Mind Stretcher education centre, will be one of the speakers at the PSLE forum on July 11.

How to answer PSLE science exam questions

Sparking curiosity about science in daily life can motivate children to pursue the subject, says Jolene Ang, co-founder of BlueTree Education tuition centre.

Talking too much while live-streaming caused her voice to change

Ms Elaine Heng live-streams almost every day on platforms like TikTok and Shopee.

Grappling with pay cut, tech skills and isolation to pursue her passion for cooking

Ms Joyce Mak, a mother who does live streams promoting cooking and skincare products from home, with her streaming set-up at home on May 12.

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