First to the rallies, then to the polls
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It’s the last few days of campaigning before Polling Day on May 3, and if you’re still on the fence about whether or not to attend a rally, watch this video on why it may be worth your while to do so. Also, here’s a round-up of where to get some grub in five of the hottest constituencies, should you be heading to a rally there.
On the jobs front, Singapore’s unemployment rose slightly in the first quarter of the year, and wage growth could weaken as global trade tensions weigh on business sentiment.
Meanwhile, meet the 25-year-old whose mala business is projected to turn over $20 million this year. Just five ago, he was cooking beehoon at his hostel canteen stall.
Have a great week ahead, and see you on the other side of GE2025.
Video: What to know as a young voter in GE2025
Tastemakers: How a supper stall side hustle became a $10-million mala empire for this 25-year-old
Would you consider a career in traditional Chinese medicine?
Young people working or pursuing a degree in TCM say there’s a place for it in multicultural Singapore.
Do the Chinese TikToks ‘exposing’ designer brands spell the end of luxury?
Perhaps the silver lining is the “made in China” label is finally getting the credit it deserves, says ST’s Amanda Chai.
A furry cure for loneliness: ‘It’s like socialising on easy mode’
Fursuits, fursonas and furry artists are part of this growing sub-culture through which some people find fast friends.
Hear Me Out: I learnt first aid, but hesitated when it mattered
It’s the life-saving skill we learn, forget and sometimes struggle to use when the moment comes, says journalist Amrita Kaur.
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