Pioneer generation

ST Christmas poems: TAXMAN by Lee Tzu Pheng

FairPrice extends discounts for vulnerable Singaporeans till end-2026

FairPrice extends discounts on selected daily essentials groceries for vulnerable Singaporeans with lower monthly income till end-2026.
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‘Batik Uncle’ of Holland Village celebrates 100th birthday in style

Mr Ang Kum Siong who is celebrating his 100th birthday, with his son Eric at Wellie Batik at Holland Road Shopping Centre on Dec 13.

The long-termists: Lessons from GIC’s pioneers relevant as ever

Though the pioneers are no longer among us, the writer hopes that the GIC of today remains a continuation of their vision and values.

300,000 S’poreans from Pioneer Generation to receive up to $1,200 in MediSave top-ups in July

The top-ups will be given on top of the annual GST vouchers for Singaporeans aged 65 and above.

Hear Me Out: It’s time to embrace our grumpy boomer dads this Father’s Day

Maybe it is time for us millennials to extend some compassion and empathy to our fathers as they enter their twilight years.

Forum: Two port pioneers deserve recognition

Dear Readers, thanks for your grandfather stories and memories

The bond between reader and writer is a secret tie of the mind and heart, says the writer.

Grandpa stories: SG60 is a good time to recount lives of pioneer citizens

At Singapore approaches 60, get students to talk to pioneer citizens and record their stories before these gets lost.

Gen X stoics should not stand in the way of young people’s mental health

Longitudinal studies from several countries reveal that today’s youth face worse mental health outcomes than previous generations did at the same age.

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