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Is there still light at the end of the tunnel for Singapore's Light Rail Transit system?

Is there still light at the end of the tunnel for Singapore's Light Rail Transit system?

Editor's Picks

Advancements in nuclear energy have made it safer but public fear remains stumbling block

Advancements in nuclear energy have made it safer but public fear remains stumbling block

What's it like having older parents, or birthing kids at 50? These families share their joys, challenges

What's it like having older parents, or birthing kids at 50? These families share their joys, challenges

'Paying forward': NTU undergrad who runs Chinatown film hub at own expense to build community

'Paying forward': NTU undergrad who runs Chinatown film hub at own expense to build community

I'm fluent in 7 languages, and I don't plan on stopping there

I'm fluent in 7 languages, and I don't plan on stopping there

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Big Read

How Singapore is preparing for a super aged society come 2026

How Singapore is preparing for a super aged society come 2026

Singapore has done well in building the infrastructure to support a rapidly ageing society, but mindsets towards ageing have to change so that the elderly do not feel like a burden to their families.

As interest in nuclear energy hots up, Southeast Asia countries are closely watching each other's moves

The Big Read: It's become increasingly difficult to smoke outdoors, but some way yet before Singapore is smoke-free

The Big Read: As high costs bite and parents age, some singles and married couples are choosing not to fly the coop

The Big Read: 'Excuse me, are you gifted?' A deeper look at gifted education and its relevance to society

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Up Close

Newscaster Glenda Chong is pregnant at 51 after her 10th IVF try

Newscaster Glenda Chong is pregnant at 51 after her 10th IVF try

The Stories Behind: The one-eyed tattoo artist who won't let a rare disease affect his craft

The Stories Behind: The one-eyed tattoo artist who won't let a rare disease affect his craft

The Stories Behind: How boccia gave a teen with cerebral palsy dreams of Paralympic gold and his family a way to bond

The Stories Behind: How boccia gave a teen with cerebral palsy dreams of Paralympic gold and his family a way to bond

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

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

Ground Up

Views stay divided on POFMA five years on, but has it helped in tackling fake news?

Views stay divided on POFMA five years on, but has it helped in tackling fake news?

Singapore's anti-fake news law came into force on Oct 2, 2019. Views have been divided on its effectiveness since then.

'We're fully booked': S'pore businesses offering factory tours report strong interest as visitors relish chance to peek behind the scenes

Lights, camera, optimism: Moviegoers, observers believe cinemas can bounce back with some novel ideas

Healing invisible wounds: How 2 young Singaporeans found hope and support after traumatic bodily injuries

‘Feeling like a failure’: Mums tell how pressure to breastfeed led to anxiety, depression

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Voices

Seeking financial freedom? Do these 4 things

Seeking financial freedom? Do these 4 things

5 tips for nailing casual convos with higher-ups

5 tips for nailing casual convos with higher-ups

I have end-stage kidney failure. It takes a lot out of me, but I'm committed to upskilling

I have end-stage kidney failure. It takes a lot out of me, but I'm committed to upskilling

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

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

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Adulting

How to avoid making work your entire identity

How to avoid making work your entire identity

Taking pride in your job and being proud of career achievements is good for self-esteem, but intrinsically linking your job and identity has its downsides.

What I've learnt about sustaining a relationship from watching the ups and downs of my parents' marriage

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

Adulting 101: Confronting my 'bad' texting habits while striving to be a better friend in the digital age

Adulting 101: Saying goodbye to my pet dog of 15 years has taught me how to live with grief

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Mental Health Matters

Ageing happens. Pay attention though, to prolonged ‘birthday depression’

Mental Health Matters

Ageing happens. Pay attention though, to prolonged ‘birthday depression’

How a crippling fear of death disrupts the lives of thanatophobia sufferers

Mental Health Matters

How a crippling fear of death disrupts the lives of thanatophobia sufferers

Gen Zen: It may seem small, but here's how setting passwords with positive messages boosted my confidence

Mental Health Matters

Gen Zen: It may seem small, but here's how setting passwords with positive messages boosted my confidence

Gen Zen: Do I care too much? I'm learning to stay engaged about causes close to my heart without feeling overwhelmed

Mental Health Matters

Gen Zen: Do I care too much? I'm learning to stay engaged about causes close to my heart without feeling overwhelmed