Category: Stories

Firecrackers are banned in Singapore and here’s why

Posted on April 7, 2022 by Jacqueline Mah

In the past, firecrackers were legal in Singapore and people would often light them during the festive seasons.

How did chewing gum become a banned item in Singapore?

Posted on April 6, 2022April 6, 2022 by Jacqueline Mah

Chewing a piece of gum in Singapore is not illegal and it certainly wouldn’t get you into serious punishment such as getting caned or the death penalty.

The story of Che Zahara, one of Singapore’s kindest and strongest women

Posted on March 31, 2022 by Elsie Tee

When we talk about an inclusive and fairer society, we cannot forget about women in the workforce.

How this doctor’s 90 sec speech comforted hundreds of foreign workers stuck in the dorms

Posted on April 23, 2020 by jaschuahl

There is no denying that foreign workers have made a lot of contributions to Singapore. In many ways – they

This list of Coronavirus initiatives by kind-hearted Singaporeans will restore your faith in humanity

Posted on February 12, 2020February 12, 2020 by jaschuahl

Over the weekend, images of ugly Singaporeans panic-buying ridiculous amounts of food and snaking queues at supermarkets were etched in

Happy Birthday Singapore – Wishes From Youths And The Young-at-heart

Posted on August 9, 2019August 14, 2019 by jaschuahl

Your words matter and #everyworkermatters

Domestic employee matters.

Posted on June 25, 2019June 25, 2019 by Smith Leong

Why is abuse of domestic employees still happening?

Bet You’ll Never Guess Who This 1960s Toa Payoh Kid Grew Up To Be

Posted on March 7, 2018March 7, 2018 by Elsie Tee

A baby girl grew up poor in 1960s Toa Payoh. You’ll never guess who she is today.

Why this millennial chose to work in a Singapore SME over an MNC

Posted on March 1, 2018March 9, 2018 by Elsie Tee

A young millennial shares her thoughts about choosing a different path than expected.