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41 rare Chinese artefacts to make Singapore debut on Dec 7 in four classic novels showcase

A rare edition of Water Margin is one of the items that China classified as its highest grade for national heritage objects.
A rare edition of Water Margin is one of the items that China classified as its highest grade for national heritage objects.

Boxing, yoga, cafe trail: Joo Chiat merchants band together to debut car-free street party on Oct 3

(From left) Dr Serena Shum, Meraki Vets; Hannah James, Head of Place-making, Katong-Joo Chiat Business Association; Edmund Sim, Twenty Blinks Studio; Danny Fleury, Spartans Boxing Club, (wearing cowboy hat); Archana Amlapure, Ojas Yoga & Wellness (holding the sound bowl); Benjamin Tan, Creo Customs (on the motorbike); and Edmond Wong, President, Katong-Joo Chiat Business Association.
(From left) Dr Serena Shum, Meraki Vets; Hannah James, Head of Place-making, Katong-Joo Chiat Business Association; Edmund Sim, Twenty Blinks Studio; Danny Fleury, Spartans Boxing Club, (wearing cowboy hat); Archana Amlapure, Ojas Yoga & Wellness (holding the sound bowl); Benjamin Tan, Creo Customs (on the motorbike); and Edmond Wong, President, Katong-Joo Chiat Business Association.

Support group founder who empowers cardiac patients to heal together among S’pore’s silent heroes

Magdalene Chia was one of five everyday individuals honored at the 13th Singapore Silent Heroes Awards, receiving the Heart of Humanity accolade.
Magdalene Chia was one of five everyday individuals honored at the 13th Singapore Silent Heroes Awards, receiving the Heart of Humanity accolade.

Crowds at open-air diners, parks thin out as air quality deteriorates on Sept 19

At the East Coast Lagoon Food Village, there were few people queuing for food and several empty tables, a stark contrast to the bustling crowds seen on a typical weekend. 
At the East Coast Lagoon Food Village, there were few people queuing for food and several empty tables, a stark contrast to the bustling crowds seen on a typical weekend. 

An average of 539 child neglect cases a year in Singapore required authorities to step in

An overhead view of the stall in Circuit Road Market and Food Centre where a 15-year-old girl, under the order of the father, stayed for at least 11 months. Foldable mattresses, two soft toys and a fan were in one of the units rented by the girl’s father, who sells vegetables at one of the other two units. The third unit, a stall owner said, is for storage.
An overhead view of the stall in Circuit Road Market and Food Centre where a 15-year-old girl, under the order of the father, stayed for at least 11 months. Foldable mattresses, two soft toys and a fan were in one of the units rented by the girl’s father, who sells vegetables at one of the other two units. The third unit, a stall owner said, is for storage.

New experiential festival brings racial and religious harmony to life for youth

Experiential booths at the #commUNITY on Campus festival helped young people understand different cultures and beliefs.
Experiential booths at the #commUNITY on Campus festival helped young people understand different cultures and beliefs.

Lower fees, more places in facilities for PWDs among first moves by disability task force

The changes were announced by Senior Minister of State for Social and Family Development Goh Pei Ming (centre), who engaged with clients from the TOUCH Centre for Independent Living on Sept 17.
The changes were announced by Senior Minister of State for Social and Family Development Goh Pei Ming (centre), who engaged with clients from the TOUCH Centre for Independent Living on Sept 17.

In an uncertain world with many problems, Singaporeans must help each other: SM Lee

Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong gives a speech to the volunteers and residents before they start to walk to Ci Yuan Community Club.
Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong gives a speech to the volunteers and residents before they start to walk to Ci Yuan Community Club.

S’pore’s cohesion depends on confidence in identity, building bridges: Lawrence Wong

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong speaking at the 85th anniversary celebration of the Singapore Kadayanallur Muslim League on Sept 12.
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong speaking at the 85th anniversary celebration of the Singapore Kadayanallur Muslim League on Sept 12.

Pioneer soldier cleared WWII undersea mines and disposed of active bomb overseas

Until his retirement in 2018, Winston Wong, now 79, kept his roles as a pioneering member of the SAF’s bomb disposal and naval diving units relatively hush.
Until his retirement in 2018, Winston Wong, now 79, kept his roles as a pioneering member of the SAF’s bomb disposal and naval diving units relatively hush.

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