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Having ‘high-functioning’ ADHD doesn’t mean you don’t need support

Despite the inherent struggles that come with ADHD, the writer appreciates her brain’s natural strengths too, such as creativity and curiosity.
Despite the inherent struggles that come with ADHD, the writer appreciates her brain’s natural strengths too, such as creativity and curiosity.

Farm stay in Changi Village for sale: Seeking new owner who ‘wants to retire in the countryside’

Married couple Clarence Chua and Candice Li (pictured), who run House of Melissa, a boutique farmstay in Changi, are calling for offers to take over the lease of the business by Dec 1.
Married couple Clarence Chua and Candice Li (pictured), who run House of Melissa, a boutique farmstay in Changi, are calling for offers to take over the lease of the business by Dec 1.

My Telok Blangah is changing. There are some bits I want to hold on to

Redevelopment is not simply about building new homes – it also means changing places where people have built memories and communities, says the writer.
Redevelopment is not simply about building new homes – it also means changing places where people have built memories and communities, says the writer.

I don’t want Singapore to be a ‘fine city’ anymore

People are doing it because they were afraid of being fined instead of genuinely caring for society, says the writer.
People are doing it because they were afraid of being fined instead of genuinely caring for society, says the writer.

Forum: Purpose is rarely found alone

Forum: Recognise citizens who help improve Singapore

Why Singlish is winning big on social media

New Zealander Angel Tao, 21, has made Instagram reels poking gentle fun at Singlish, which she picked up from Singaporean friends during her student exchange programme in China.
New Zealander Angel Tao, 21, has made Instagram reels poking gentle fun at Singlish, which she picked up from Singaporean friends during her student exchange programme in China.

Knock on wood, don’t cut your nails at night: Here’s why I am not giving up my superstitions

Superstition is one way that the generations before us tried to impose some order on uncertainty, says the writer.
Superstition is one way that the generations before us tried to impose some order on uncertainty, says the writer.

Building a city for both people and nature

In land-scarce Singapore, we have to provide for the many needs of current and future generations – homes, jobs, transport, energy, climate resilience and national security, says the writer.
In land-scarce Singapore, we have to provide for the many needs of current and future generations – homes, jobs, transport, energy, climate resilience and national security, says the writer.

Forum: Neighbour disputes are better resolved than won

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