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Kopikhoo operates from a window made in Mrs Paulin Khoo’s Joo Chiat kitchen.

The Stories Behind: At 73, this grandma has come out of retirement to serve up coffee, chats from her kitchen window in Joo Chiat

SINGAPORE — How long would you like your working life to last? Even now, at the start of my career, I’d be lying if I wasn’t already thinking about retirement wistfully.

By Nikki Yeo

At Riverfront Residences, a condominium in Hougang, dogs are not allowed on the ground floor. A notice put out by the condominium’s council stated that the move was due to dogs urinating and defecating on level one, which caused damage to the grass turf and “inconvenience” to other residents.

The Big Read: No music, pets in certain areas — condo residents lament 'strict, absurd rules' amid competing needs

By Nicole Lam

I’m proud of myself for working hard to provide for my own needs, but I've learnt that taking care of myself is something worth being proud of too.

Gen Z Speaks: Jaslynn Wong Jing Ting, 22, who's already had 12 part-time jobs

‘So excruciatingly painful, I cried’: Without warning, blood vessel burst in 26-year-old Singaporean’s brain, leading to stroke

By Eveline Gan

The Big Read in short: When condo by-laws turn luxury living into a nightmare for some residents

By Nicole Lam

Youths must have 'courage' to hold interreligious dialogues, take conversation to wider community: Pope Francis

By Fabian Koh

NEWS

A view of the entrance to the State Courts building.

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DSTA manager allegedly leaked details of renovation projects to contractor; both charged under Official Secrets Act

SINGAPORE — Two men were charged in court on Friday (Sept 13) over alleged information leaks regarding three Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) renovation projects, including one with a budget of S$3 million.

By Taufiq Zalizan

Pope Francis leads holy mass at the National Stadium in Singapore on Sept 12, 2024.

50,000 people gather at the National Stadium for papal mass

By Abigail Ng, Fabian Koh , Natasha Ganesan, Ili Mansor

Ms Wynnette Yip, who has been living in Sweden for the past four years, shared that her biggest culture shock was that couples in Sweden do not get married even after starting a family together.

#trending: S'pore woman's biggest culture shock living in Sweden? Many couples skip marriage even after kids

By Shynn Ong

Porn-addicted NSF who took upskirt videos of 26 women in a week for the ‘thrill’ gets jail

By Taufiq Zalizan

Pope Francis listens as President Tharman Shanmugaratnam speaks at the University Cultural Centre on Sept 12, 2024.

Pope Francis commends Singapore's policies supporting the vulnerable, hopes for special attention to poor and elderly

By Ang Hwee Min

Pope Francis arrives in Singapore for final leg of Asia-Pacific tour

By Fabian Koh , Syamil Sapari

4 years' jail, caning for man, 31, who molested woman, pinned her on his bed after shared meal out

By Deborah Lau

FEATURES

'Not always about mental illness': Discussions about suicide among youth are too simplified and secretive, helpline volunteers say

By Nicole Lam

From left: Mr Muhammad Hadi Kamal, Mr Mohamad Noorhisyam Rohani and Mr Malik Saiful Nizam Rosli are three of the four founders of a support group for male preschool teachers such as themselves.

No touching of children, parents filing police reports: Male preschool teachers find support as they face stigma, distrust

By Amanda Yeap

Experts say that the principle of neuroplasticity means that the brain can be trained to achieve longer periods of concentration.

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Gen Zen: My attention span has shrunk over the years. Here's what can be done about it

SINGAPORE — After reading just 10 pages of a book, my eyelids droop and I retreat to my bed to scroll on my phone. This is leagues away from my childhood self — before I owned a smartphone — when I could finish a novel in one sitting.

By Eunice Sng

Mr Hansen Hu kept up an active lifestyle during and after his cancer treatment four years ago.

The Stories Behind: This aspiring pilot was given a year to live at 23. He beat cancer and now aims to fulfil his dream

By Renald Loh

Adulting 101: My friend lost her job after failing probation. Here’s how to ask your boss about your progress

By Amanda Yeap

Gen Zen: I didn't know I was angry until I took an anger management workshop. Here’s how I learnt to keep my cool

By Nikki Yeo

Inked and proud: More young adults are showing off their body art as tattoos shed their 'gangster' image

By Shynn Ong

The Stories Behind: From ITE graduate to vice-president of Marche's parent company, and how it all began with crepes

By Amanda Yeap

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The Big Read: No music, pets in certain areas — condo residents lament 'strict, absurd rules' amid competing needs

By Nicole Lam

The Big Read in short: When condo by-laws turn luxury living into a nightmare for some residents

By Nicole Lam

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Overseas experience is attractive to employers, notes the writer, but being away from home has its trade-offs. How can we best weigh the gains and costs?

Commentary: Relocating for work is tough — but the gains are well worth the discomfort and hassle

By Dawn Soo

We now have a recommendation for a national strategy to tackle suicide in Singapore, but the workforce too should play an active part in suicide prevention.

Commentary: I lost my friend to suicide. 4 years on, here's how I'm dealing and raising awareness about suicide prevention

By Michelle Mah

From 2020 to 2021, Ethel Yap suffered postpartum anxiety which led to severe insomnia and bouts of depression.

Commentary: As a new mother, I struggled to adjust to parenthood as I came to terms with what I was losing

By Ethel Yap

For language learners, more innovative hybrid options are popping up in today's market — but between human and virtual tutors, is one really better than the other?

Commentary: Should you study a new language through human teachers or AI? After a year of using both, here's what I've learnt

By Nicole Chan

Gen Y Speaks

Gen Y Speaks: I used to rely on odd jobs to make ends meet. Studying finance has taught me to save and set money goals

By Danish Said

Gen Y speaks writer Nelly De Castro (left) with her mother Lyan De Castro.

Gen Y Speaks: I was never a clubber. Now, going to clubs and parties with my mum, 59, has made us close for the first time

By Nelly De Castro

Voices

Ms P Keerthana, 29, is the founder of GenLab Collective.

Community Heroes: Helping seniors to stay active needs a lot of work, but getting the young involved has its happy rewards

By P Keerthana

Mr Luo Chen Jun, 35, works in the public sector and started an initiative that empowers underprivileged families and vulnerable children across Singapore.

Community Heroes: How I use my skills as an ex-tech insider to uplift underprivileged families and workers

By Luo Chen Jun

Ang Liang Tze, 14, is the founder of Kids Learn Code and studies full-time at the School of Science and Technology, Singapore.

Community Heroes: Why I teach kids coding for free, despite being told I'm 'too young'

By Ang Liang Tze

Mr Muhammad Hafiz Abdul Khalid (centre) with his wife Siti Liyana Mohamad Yusof and their children at PAssion Wave@Marina Bay on July 22, 2024. The couple co-founded Balance Bike SG in 2023.

Community Heroes: I organise balance bike events for kids. Here's why I'm passionate about nurturing young cyclists

By Muhammad Hafiz Abdul Khalid

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25-year-old management trainee is the first S’porean contestant on popular Chinese dating show

Jaryl, who is an alum of Fairfield Methodist Primary and Secondary, has impressed many with how fluent he is in Mandarin.

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Chinatown Complex’s Claypot & Cooked Food Kitchen hawker retires after fall injury

By Yip Jieying

Yanxi Palace Stars Wu Jinyan & Hong Yao just got married

By Jiamun Koh

Football fans demand IU cancel concert at Seoul World Cup Stadium after footballer Son Heung Min complained about grass conditions there

By Jiamun Koh

Uncle Roger allows diners to bring their own MSG to his new M'sian restaurant, will even put small bottles of it on tables soon

By Bryan Wong

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