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Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth

Pilot programme brings SG Culture Pass offerings to nursing homes

Over 800 seniors have participated in group outings coordinated by Active Ageing Centres, community centres and nursing homes.
Over 800 seniors have participated in group outings coordinated by Active Ageing Centres, community centres and nursing homes.

Life Awards 2025

The Buy Now, Pay Later Award goes to the SG Culture Pass initiative

Theatre archival photography. Photo credits: Tuckys Photography.
Theatre archival photography. Photo credits: Tuckys Photography.

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How a recovery centre gave this S’porean a second chance – and a mission to help others

At We Care Community Services, Mr Scott Teo has found a network to help him overcome his addiction and given him renewed purpose as he works as a recovery guide there. PHOTO: SPH MEDIA
At We Care Community Services, Mr Scott Teo has found a network to help him overcome his addiction and given him renewed purpose as he works as a recovery guide there. PHOTO: SPH MEDIA

Animal Lovers League charity status under probe

When ST visited Animal Lovers League's premises on Dec 8, there was no one around and the majority of the doors were shut, except for one where four small dogs greeted the team.
When ST visited Animal Lovers League's premises on Dec 8, there was no one around and the majority of the doors were shut, except for one where four small dogs greeted the team.

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‘I knew I had to take a break but I didn’t think that was an option’

Once overwhelmed by burnout and anxiety, Mr Justin Loo (left) credits his wife Jenn Chew (right) and the community for supporting him through his recovery journey.
Once overwhelmed by burnout and anxiety, Mr Justin Loo (left) credits his wife Jenn Chew (right) and the community for supporting him through his recovery journey.

Cultural Medallion 2025

Painter Nai Swee Leng believes ink as abstract and vital as Western art

(From left) Chairman of the National Arts Council Ms Goh Swee Chen, President Tharman Shanmugaratnam conferring the Cultural Medallion to 2025 recipient Mr Nai Swee Leng.
(From left) Chairman of the National Arts Council Ms Goh Swee Chen, President Tharman Shanmugaratnam conferring the Cultural Medallion to 2025 recipient Mr Nai Swee Leng.

Cultural Medallion 2025

Toy Factory Productions’ Goh Boon Teck builds on family legacy in theatre

(From left) Chairman of the National Arts Council Ms Goh Swee Chen, President Tharman Shanmugaratnam conferring the Cultural Medallion to 2025 recipient Mr Goh Boon Teck.
(From left) Chairman of the National Arts Council Ms Goh Swee Chen, President Tharman Shanmugaratnam conferring the Cultural Medallion to 2025 recipient Mr Goh Boon Teck.

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How special needs educators and the community created a career path for this junior chef

Ms Fizzy Ezlyana Begam enjoys her work as a commis chef, where she helps prepare dishes for the buffet line.
Ms Fizzy Ezlyana Begam enjoys her work as a commis chef, where she helps prepare dishes for the buffet line.

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How this ‘barista’ rebuilds his life, finds purpose in giving back

Coffee appreciation is a new passion for Mr Koh Kong Kuan, which is why he enjoys brewing and serving coffee at Kampung AWWA.
Coffee appreciation is a new passion for Mr Koh Kong Kuan, which is why he enjoys brewing and serving coffee at Kampung AWWA.

Youth hub *Scape refreshed with more space for classes and creation in music and arts

Singapore Book of Records for the Largest Graffiti Art on a building facade at the *SCAPE relaunch on Nov 9, 2025.
Singapore Book of Records for the Largest Graffiti Art on a building facade at the *SCAPE relaunch on Nov 9, 2025.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.