Big Read: A hand up, not just a handout - how a social support scheme has made a difference in Singapore and what remains to be done
Lower-income families say they have seen a tangible difference in their lives through ComLink+. But even as the scheme helps them make progress, structural challenges continue to complicate their path out of hardship.
Big Read: Singapore needs more mental health professionals but pricing, regulation of services need a closer look
Singapore has plans to make mental health services more accessible to all, but challenges abound. For example, expanding the pipeline of trained professionals is bottlenecked by limited clinical placements and supervision capacity.
Up Close: What one man is teaching Singaporeans about living with the visually impaired – a crossing, a tour, a firm ‘no’ at a time
Mr Chong Kwek Bin has spent years teaching people with disabilities to use technology and reshaping how Singapore treats its visually impaired – from pushing for 24-hour "locating signals" at pedestrian crossings to being a panellist at a United Nations conference.
Ground Up: Long waits for lessons, tests pushing some learner drivers closer to giving up
The wait between lessons has resulted in learners forgetting what they have learnt or having to pay extra for refresher lessons.
Voices: No personal grooming on the MRT? Be careful that rigid rules don't win out over common sense
CNA TODAY's Loraine Lee argues that etiquette is less about a set of rigid rules and more about not bothering others.
Adulting: Why 'micro-cheating' is harder to spot than an affair – and the signs to watch
In the grey zones of modern connection, small gestures and secret choices can breach boundaries of trust.
Mental Health Matters: Antisocial or self-contained? How JOMO or the 'joy of missing out' can cut both ways
You've heard of FOMO, but are you familiar with its distant cousin JOMO? Here's why intentionally "missing out" can work wonders for your mental well-being, and how to keep it from leading to isolation.
