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Providing clarity on complex issues that impact our lives, offering heartfelt connection between readers and newsmakers. We are an inclusive digital news platform that tells credible, authentic, in-depth human-interest stories of hope, passion, resilience and triumph, holding space for voices that might otherwise be marginalised, displaced, ignored or simply unheard. We aim to provide clarity on c

omplex issues that impact our lives, offering heartfelt connections between our readers and newsmakers. We are a place for conversations, real, respectful and reflective, tackling issues relating to social injustice, community relations and environmental consciousness. We spotlight concerns that affect our communities, providing balanced perspectives so you, our audience, have the information to make up your own minds. We aim to strengthen the respect and appreciation of our vibrant communities and societies.

30/03/2023

Before and after an exercise, it is commonly held that stretching should be done to warm up your muscles and aid in its recovery.

However, studies have shown that stretching inappropriately at different points of a routine might be counterproductive and even impede your exercise.

TheHomeGround Asia finds out the whys and hows of stretching and what occurs when you stretch your muscles.

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As you probably already know, stretching before and after exercise prevents injuries, increases performance and increases flexibility. As such, many

30/03/2023

The 2023 season of the Singapore Premier League is off to a roaring start, with current champions Albirex Niigata looking to defend their crown while the rest of the league competes to claim it for their own.

However, the battle for points and victories that fans witness on the pitch is built upon the preseason training of a team, where the preparation period can be a dealbreaker for a team’s success.

Antoine Viterale, former Hougang United attacker and Swiss club FC Lugano forward, discusses how the lead-up to the season can make or break it.

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Preseason. A word that most footballers dread. After a well-deserved break from a gruelling season, the mere thought of preseason

30/03/2023

The Chainsmokers are set for the stage in Singapore on 29 April for the upcoming LIV Golf Singapore tournament.

The EDM duo will perform at Sentosa island to conclude day two of the inaugural event.

An event not to be missed indeed. The inaugural LIV Golf Singapore runs from 28 to 30 April. Early bird pricing for LIV Golf: The Chainsmokers tickets start at S$128 before it increases after 3 April, 10am. You can get them here.

The Chainsmokers are set for the stage in Singapore on 29 April for the upcoming LIV Golf Singapore tournament. The

14/01/2023

The Tan Kah Kee Foundation celebrated its 40th anniversary on 8 January as members and guests of the Foundation commemorated the ideals of philanthropist Mr Tan Kah Kee.

A scholarship worth S$60,000 was launched for ITE graduates to pursue further education in support of the hands-on heart work initiative.

TheHomeGround Asia speaks to the foundation’s Vice-Chairman, Eugene Tan to learn more about the scholarship and support of the initiative.

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As guests and members of the Tan Kah Kee Foundation gathered to celebrate the ideals of Mr Tan Kah Kee

14/01/2023

SportSG completed the takeover of Sports Hub on 9 December after the termination of the public-private partnership.

Community engagement was cited as a key factor in the takeover and will be integral to maximizing the Sports Hub’s potential under the new management.

TheHomeGround Asia finds out what it takes to rebuild the community spirit at the venue that formerly served as the National Stadium.

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Ninth December 2022 marked a new chapter in the history of the Sports Hub with a flurry of activities and

05/11/2022

04/11/2022

Singapore will be putting in place laws to prevent cancel culture, or people from docking others’ free speech through aggressive online attacks, said Law and Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam in an interview in September.

This is at a time when social media has grown significantly and the idea that a person can be “cancelled” or blocked from having a prominent public platform or career has become a polarising topic of debate.

Yet detractors say the use of the Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act (POFMA) by the government to rebut claims by the opposition is, in itself, cancel culture.

Through our weekly series Unwrapped this week, TheHomeGround Asia takes a look at whether POFMA stops the rise of fake news in its track or is, in itself, a form of cancel culture.

Watch the full discussion 👉 https://thehomeground.asia/destinations/singapore/unwrapped-spore-set-law-to-stop-cancel-culture-but-is-pofma-cancel-culture/

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03/11/2022

High inflation, rising prices and economic uncertainty predicted for 2023 and beyond will affect many people, especially both the young and the elderly.

TheHomeGround Asia’s monthly Big Read, an in-depth analysis that spotlights the latest trend that affects Singapore and Singaporeans, takes a look at the challenges in this area.

In the final part of this series, the Boomers and Zoomers in Singapore share their hopes, fears and plans for the uncertain future.

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High inflation and recession. News of their impending arrival dot the landscape of print, broadcast and online platforms non-stop and

01/11/2022

When inflation escalates, it erodes the value of real wage and savings for the poor and low income households, leaving them poorer.

TheHomeGround Asia’s monthly Big Read, an in-depth analysis that spotlights the latest trend that affects Singapore and Singaporeans, takes a look at the challenges in this area.

In the third part of this series, we look at how individuals in both the lower middle income and low income households cope with rising prices.

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Inflation is wreaking vengeance on the poor and low income, eroding the value of real wage and savings, and leaving

01/11/2022

As inflation escalates, financial experts say it is time to make whatever money you have in the bank work as hard as possible, if not harder.

Government bonds and treasury bills are the way to go as they are backed by the Singapore government and carry little risks.

TheHomeGround Asia’s monthly Big Read, an in-depth analysis that spotlights the latest trend that affects Singapore and Singaporeans, takes a look at the challenges in this area.

In the second part of this series, we look at how Singaporeans can work their money instead of letting the funds stay dormant in the savings account.

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As inflation spirals and life costs a lot more than it did two years ago, it is time to make

31/10/2022

With both recession and inflation on the horizon, a perfect storm is brewing, putting a brake on expansion and growth for Singapore.

Experts are saying that mortgage rates will likely hit 5 per cent in 2023.

Residents in the city state should be prepared to batten down the hatches and tighten their belts in the coming year.

TheHomeGround Asia’s monthly Big Read, an in-depth analysis that spotlights the latest trend that affects Singapore and Singaporeans, takes a look at the challenges in this area.

In the first part of this series, we look at whether slowing growth and rising prices will propel Singapore into the same spot as the US in the late 1970s and early 1980s and how Singapore can emerge stronger.

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Recession plus inflation. These are the ingredients for a perfect storm and Singapore needs to be prepared for a prolonged

31/10/2022

Kirpa Ram Vij, Singapore’s first Chief of Armed Forces and Brigadier-General dies.

TheHomeGround Asia looks back at his work and achievements in the armed forces, foreign service and in shipping.

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Singapore’s first Chief of Armed Forces and Brigadier-General Kirpa Ram Vij died on 29 Oct. He was 87. Before becoming

28/10/2022

Singapore’s new work pass is among several initiatives to attract the world’s best and brightest as borders open and economies recover.

Several global capitals have stepped up efforts to draw global talents, Singapore escalates its own efforts with a new work pass allowing foreigners earning at least S$30,000 a month to start, operate and work for multiple companies in the country at the same time.

Speaking at the Singapore Economic Policy Forum on 18 Oct, Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong assured Singaporeans that the Government will “redouble” its efforts to develop and support local workers while keeping the economy open.

Through our weekly series Unwrapped this week, TheHomeGround Asia takes a look what this new pass and assurance mean for the Singaporean employees and if this will lead to a rise in anti-foreigner sentiments.

Watch the full video 👉 https://thehomeground.asia/destinations/singapore/unwrapped-new-work-pass-strengthens-spore-as-a-global-hub-what-about-sporeans/

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28/10/2022

Jurong Bird Park will be shutting its doors on 3 Jan 2023 to move into its new home in Mandai and a new name – Bird Paradise.

This comes as part of the Mandai rejuvenation project to consolidate Singapore’s wildlife destinations to a centralised area.

TheHomeGround Asia visits the park before it closes and speaks to those who have seen the birds grow and the flocks flourish, on what the park has become and how it is preparing for the big move.

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Mandai Wildlife Reserve

A bird park, a conservation centre, a tourist attraction, and a field trip, in many ways Jurong Bird Park is

27/10/2022

We love to scare ourselves half to death at Halloween and that is why we flock to haunted houses, catch horror flicks and are glued to horror stories.

We love to be in a state of panic – with our hearts beating a little faster, our breathing a little harder, sweating profusely and butterflies in the pit of our stomach – when we hear the slow creaking of a heavy door, or the unexplained shadow emerging.

TheHomeGround Asia speaks to the creator of Snackeroo, a paranormal podcast host and a psychologist on what is the thrill behind being frightened.

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Tim Oh

As it turns out, many of us love to scare ourselves half to death, especially during Halloween. We love to

26/10/2022

Through our bi-weekly series In Conversation With, TheHomeGround Asia amplifies and celebrates the ideas, achievements and experiences of extraordinary individuals who are creating ripples in unique ways.

This week, we speak to Lim Lee Lee, a visually impaired producer of theatre and disabilities arts, on inclusivity and disabilities in Singapore.

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National Arts Council Singapore

For visually impaired Lim Lee Lee, life is about overcoming all odds. From copywriting and motivational speaking, to acting and

23/10/2022

Sim Kee Boon’s biography showed the man was human, with blemishes and flaws despite his accomplishments in his profession.

Co-writing the book was a difficult process for granddaughter Leanne Sim, who had to dredge up some of the pain her father and uncles suppressed for years.

Editor of TheHomeGround Asia Judith Tan speaks to the two authors to find out the trials and tribulations in finishing the book which took eight years to complete.

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Epigram Books

Former top civil servant Sim Kee Boon was not immortal, says his granddaughter Leanne Sim. In fact, he was as

22/10/2022

Cancel culture or call-out culture is a form of ostracism where someone gets thrust out of social or professional circles on online platforms and even in person.

The term was spotlighted during the government’s announcement to repeal 377A when groups were afraid to voice their opinions “for fear of being cancelled”, and the government announced plans to implement a law to combat this.

TheHomeGround Asia speaks to a law professor and the president of Law society to find out what such a law might look like and how it will be implemented.

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A law to deal with cancel culture is in the pipeline, Home Affairs and Law Minister K Shanmugam announced on

21/10/2022

A Netflix adaptation of popular children’s horror fiction series Mr Midnight to premiere on 24 October. The series was written by Jim Aitchison in 1998.

TheHomeGround Asia finds out the Netflix adaptation stars Chen Yixin, daughter of veteran TV actress Xiangyun.

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Mr. Midnight Chen Yixin

(Updated on 15 Oct 2022) A treat awaits horror fans this spooky season. A Netflix adaptation of popular children’s horror

21/10/2022

Over 9 in 10 Singaporeans believe lifestyle choices impact the environment, a joint survey by Milieu Insight and Mandai Wildlife Group found.

While more than 7 in 10 say top actions to help the environment include reusing and upcycling, and cutting down one-time use disposables, only half are doing so.

TheHomeGround Asia finds out that to build healthy human-nature relationships to restore the ecology and wild animal welfare, the Group is launching a new campaign called Choose Good with Mandai.

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Mandai Wildlife Group

More than 9 in 10 in Singapore believe that lifestyle choices have “some” or “a huge” impact on the environment,

18/10/2022

The Meghan Markle-approved street fashion trend is now the thin white singlet worn by kopi tiam uncles in the 1970s.

Everyone is even wearing flip-flops, a haute couture no-no, at Fashion Week in Paris and New York, extending the fad of mimicking a poor man’s clothing past ripped jeans.

TheHomeGround Asia takes a look at how working class fashion is being glorified to attract the GenZ crowd.

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Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, has approved of the thin white singlet worn by the kopi tiam (Singlish for

17/10/2022

A sexist ad, posted on TikTok by dating website Match.com, was recently banned by the British Advertising Standards Authority (ASA).

Although Singapore did not escape the onslaught of sexist ads, its advertising watchdog ASAS declined to comment on TheHomeGround Asia’s queries on whether it police dating apps and sites.

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Advertising Standards Authority of Singapore

A sexist ad, posted by dating website Match.com was recently banned by the British Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) earlier this

13/10/2022

More adults and teens in Singapore were reading only in their spare time last year, the NLB’s 2021 National Reading Habits Study finds.

While 95 per cent of adults and 86 per cent of older teens read, they only do so online and with e-books.

TheHomeGround Asia finds out the survey was carried out on a total of 3,774 Singapore residents between July and December last year through online and door-to-door interviews.

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Reading only during their spare time – that was what many adult and teenaged Singaporeans did last year, according to

11/10/2022

About 100 of the world’s top performers, musicians and dancers, will finally gather in Tokyo for True Colors Festival THE CONCERT 2022.

Covid-19 had put a damper, causing organisers to “delink” from the original plan to stage it alongside the Tokyo Olympics 2020.

TheHomeGround Asia speaks to rapper-beatboxer Wheelsmith and the movers and shakers behind the scene about the challenges in making this festival happen finally.

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⁠ ⁠ True Colors Festival Wheel Smith

True Colors Festival THE CONCERT 2022, which will be held at the Tokyo Garden Theater on 19 and 20 Nov,

10/10/2022

Through our bi-weekly series In Conversation With, TheHomeGroud Asia amplifies and celebrates the ideas, achievements and experiences of extraordinary individuals who are creating ripples in unique ways.

This week, we speak to founder of Ethos Books Fong Hoe Fang, on his trials and tribulations in the publishing world, his thoughts on freedom of speech, and the writings he recommends.

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Ethos Books

In many ways, the freedom that founder of Ethos Books Fong Hoe Fang yearns for in exploration, stories, and ultimately

10/10/2022

Before the advent of keyboards, personal computers and laptops, the typewriter was the mainstay of homes and offices for communication.

To preserve this history, Singaporean Jason Chong repairs and restores these mechanical machines all from the comfort of his living room.

TheHomeGround Asia speaks to Mr Chong about his unique finds and the challenges of restoring these old “office pianos”.

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Vintage Empire

There is nothing like the click-clacking sound of a manual typewriter. Then imagine having to load paper into a cartridge,

08/10/2022

That smartphone in your hand makes it easy for you to track appointments, remember contact numbers and even get from point A to point B.

It appears that we have become so reliant on smart technology that it is changing how our memories work.

While researchers believe technology causes digital amnesia, one expert tells TheHomeGround Asia it is no different from relying on notebooks and post-it notes as reminders.

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That smartphone in your hand. It has increasingly become the personal assistant you reach out to for contact numbers, email

07/10/2022

Foreign fashion models are banned in Nigeria from this month in what is believed to be the first-of-its-kind regulation to protect and develop the country’s talent pool and make its growth more inclusive.

Singapore, a melting pot of the world, has been using local girls on the runway and in fashion shoots since the 1970s, but has since started using international models for that same reason – to be more inclusive.

Since the Covid-19 pandemic, the Singapore fashion industry is seeing a resurgence of the popularity of local models.

TheHomeGround Asia speaks to the movers and shakers of the fashion industry, past and present, to find out whether it is dictated by the market, a form of racism or merely modelling agencies calling the shots.

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Fashion models hailing from other lands are no longer allowed to work in Nigeria under the law. This is the

07/10/2022

06/10/2022

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and in Singapore, more than 2,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer every year, and this group is getting younger.

Advances in diagnostic techniques and effective treatment options have significantly improved the five-year age-standardised relative survival rate for breast cancer to 82.1 per cent.

TheHomeGround Asia speaks to three breast cancer survivors on how they cope and look towards a cancer-free future.

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Breast Cancer Foundation

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in Singapore, with more than 2,000 diagnosed each year, and about

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Ageing in place in Singapore often means seniors are encouraged to age at home or in the community they live in, where there is an aged care delivery system built in. With a rapidly ageing population, Singapore tends to look at the growing life expectancy, forgetting that the health expectancy has a 10-year debt behind our life expectancy. Through our monthly Big Read Unwrapped, TheHomeGround Asia speaks to social cultural anthropologist Thang Leng Leng on whether Healthier SG is able to close the gap between health and life expectancies or are we too late? Watch the full discussion 👉https://thehomeground.asia/destinations/singapore/big-read-unwrapped-the-deal-about-ageing-in-place-are-we-already-there/ Get THG's headlines on Telegram: https://t.me/thehomeground #thgbigread #thgunwrapped #thgcommunity #aging #greyingpopulation #singapore #aginginplace #seniorhealthcare #seniorcare #seniorhealth #seniorliving #eldercare #homecare #sgseniorcitizens #seniors #aging #caregiving #sgseniorcitizen #elderlycare #dementia #eldercareservices #healthyaging #aginggracefully #sgseniorhomecare #seniorcaregiver #nursinghome #oldagehomes #retirement #lenglengthang

Singapore will be putting in place laws to prevent cancel culture, or people from docking others’ free speech through aggressive online attacks, said Law and Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam in an interview in September. This is at a time when social media has grown significantly and the idea that a person can be “cancelled” or blocked from having a prominent public platform or career has become a polarising topic of debate. Yet detractors say the use of the Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act (POFMA) by the government to rebut claims by the opposition is, in itself, cancel culture. Through our weekly series Unwrapped this week, TheHomeGround Asia takes a look at whether POFMA stops the rise of fake news in its track or is, in itself, a form of cancel culture. Watch the full discussion 👉 https://thehomeground.asia/destinations/singapore/unwrapped-spore-set-law-to-stop-cancel-culture-but-is-pofma-cancel-culture/ Get THG's headlines on Telegram: https://t.me/thehomeground #thgcommunity #singapore #cancelculture #canceled #cancel #freespeech #freedomofspeech #repeal377a #calloutculture #offensive #unoffensive #safesapece #cancelled #lgbtq #publicshaming #ostracism #OSTRACISED #woke #CANCEL #censored #socialmedia #POFMA #freespeech #FreedomofSpeech

Singapore’s new work pass is among several initiatives to attract the world’s best and brightest as borders open and economies recover. Several global capitals have stepped up efforts to draw global talents, Singapore escalates its own efforts with a new work pass allowing foreigners earning at least S$30,000 a month to start, operate and work for multiple companies in the country at the same time. Speaking at the Singapore Economic Policy Forum on 18 Oct, Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong assured Singaporeans that the Government will “redouble” its efforts to develop and support local workers while keeping the economy open. Through our weekly series Unwrapped this week, TheHomeGround Asia takes a look what this new pass and assurance mean for the Singaporean employees and if this will lead to a rise in anti-foreigner sentiments. Watch the full video 👉 https://thehomeground.asia/destinations/singapore/unwrapped-new-work-pass-strengthens-spore-as-a-global-hub-what-about-sporeans/ Get THG's headlines on Telegram: https://t.me/thehomeground #thgunwrapped #singapore #singaporeans #sgworkpass #globalhub #sgworklife #sgemplymentpass #SGWorkpass #singaporejobs #sgjobs #singaporejobvacancy #jobs #jobsearch #singaporejobsearch #jobsinsingapore #sgbusiness #nowhiring #sgig #sgjob #singaporefulltimejob #newjobs #sgfulltimejobs #sghiring #manpower #sgunited

Healthier SG is a major transformation of Singapore’s healthcare system, shifting the emphasis from reactively caring for those who are sick, to proactively preventing them from falling sick. To do so, Singapore residents need to be linked to a family doctor, and foster community support for healthier lifestyles and hopefully delay the deterioration of health, reduce the burden on loved ones, and improve quality of life. Through our weekly series Unwrapped this week, TheHomeGround Asia takes a look at whether our healthcare system, having been one that cares for the sick and doctors taught to treat disease rather than to enhance health, can the structure, be flexible enough to promote health beyond cursory generic advice of “exercise more, eat less and sleep enough”? Watch the full discussion here 👉https://thehomeground.asia/destinations/singapore/unwrapped-healthier-sg-if-its-preventive-healthcare-why-start-from-age-60/ Get THG's headlines on Telegram: https://t.me/thehomeground #thgunwrapped #thgopinion #healthysg #healthandwellness #singapore #singaporean #singaporelife #singaporehealth #health #wellness #healthylifestyle #sghealth #healthysingapore #singaporehealthylifestyle #sgwellness #sghealthyliving #sghealthy #healthiswealth #singaporewellness #singaporefitness #singaporelife #healthyasia #healthy #supplement #healthycommunity #amazinghealth #healthcare #healthychoices #lookbetterfeelbetter #ongyekung

In today’s Singapore, there seems to be a shift in the government’s relationship with civil movement — from adversarial to amicable, where the common refrains are engagement and consultation. Combining advocacy with attempts that help complement government efforts helps both parties work together instead of against one another, but often this is a dance where both the government and the people take turns to lead. Through our monthly Big Read Unwrapped, TheHomeGround Asia speaks to two former NMPs Anthea Ong and Eugene Tan on the need for civil groups to come together and work with the government to create the opportunity for change. Watch the full discussion 👉https://thehomeground.asia/destinations/singapore/big-read-unwrapped-civil-movement-and-the-death-of-the-patriarchal-government/ Get THG's headlines on Telegram: https://t.me/thehomeground #thgbigread #thgpolitics #sggovernment #sgpolitics #singapore #singaporean #GenZ #sgmillenials #youngsingaporean #patriarchialgovernment #PAP #WorkersParty #PeoplesActionParty #singaporelife #NMP #nominatedmemberofparliament #sgparliment #LeeKuanYew #LeeHsienLoong #LawrenceWong Anthea ONG

The Singapore judicial system is said to be “firm, just and fair” yet according to reports in the media, it seems to mete out punishment differently to different people for similar offences. The difference in the sentences in two recent media reports of women having kicked police officers seems to be a case in point. Through our weekly series Unwrapped this week, TheHomeGround Asia finds out from partner at IRB Law Muntaz Zainuddin if this is so, or that media reports on crime do not cover the full extent of the law. Watch the full discussion here 👉 https://thehomeground.asia/destinations/singapore/unwrapped-understanding-our-judicial-system/ Get THG's headlines on Telegram: https://t.me/thehomeground #thgunwrapped #sgjudicialsystem #sglaw #sglegalcounsel #singapore #singaporean #legalsystem #legalsystem #singaporelaw #singaporelawyer #legalissues #DidYouKnow #singaporelawfirm #legalmatters #lawfirm #lawfirmlife #lawfirms #criminalcase #courtcase #singaporecourts Irb Law

Technology-enhanced cameras, from body cams and CCTVs to in-vehicle cameras and smart phones, are everywhere. Yet the number of Singaporeans, particularly adults, misbehaving is on the rise, with the recent case of the woman trying to stop traffic and ripping off the licence plate from a car garnering over 5 million views to a video posted online. Is adult temper tantrums in public the new normal? Through our weekly series Unwrapped this week, TheHomeGround Asia looks at whether we actually play a part in reviewing and refreshing the country’s social compact. Watch the full discussion 👉https://thehomeground.asia/destinations/singapore/unwrapped-when-surveillance-cameras-do-nothing-to-manage-bad-behaviour/ Get THG's headlines on Telegram: https://t.me/thehomeground #thgunwrapped #thgopinion #thgfeature #badbehavior #BehavingBadly #bodycameras #CCTV #invehiclecameras #smartphones #surveillancecamera #TuasSecondLink #singapore #singaporeans #malaysia #sgroadvigilante

Every new start-up needs its founder to plot a course – to decide how to grow the business, and then do it. It is likely to take between six months and a year before you can see real results so do not expect to knock it out of the park in the first month. In the second of our weekly series Start-Up Stars, TheHomeGround Asia looks at how the ability to choose passion and drop something others consider the path to success helped these young entrepreneurs change themselves and others for the better. Watch the full interview 👉https://thehomeground.asia/destinations/singapore/start-up-stars-lifting-weights-at-the-kampung-gym-with-tan-yiren-poon-shuqi/ Get THG's headlines on Telegram: https://t.me/thehomeground #THGSuS #startupstars #singapore #singaporeans #startupssg #youngentrepreneur #youngentrepreneurs #smallbusiness #braveentrepreneur #braveentrepreneurs #startingoutright #stratingoutyoung #crossfit #thekampung_gym #functionalfitness #physicaleducation #thekampung_too The Kampung Gym

Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong launched Forward Singapore this week as a roadmap for a society that benefits many, not just a few. He wants to engage Singaporeans through the six pillars to understand their concerns and explore trade-offs involved in policy shifts. Yet when it comes to logging down their ideas, some of the online sites only give interested parties a day to do so. Through our weekly series Unwrapped this week, TheHomeGround Asia looks at whether we actually play a part in reviewing and refreshing the country’s social compact. Watch the full discussion 👉https://thehomeground.asia/destinations/singapore/unwrapped-will-the-forward-singapore-roadmap-actually-engage-singaporeans/ Get THG's headlines on Telegram: https://t.me/thehomeground #thgunwrapped #forwardsingapore #lawrencewong #singapore #singaporean #economyjob #educationlifelonglearning #healthsocialsupport #homelivingenvironment #environmentalfiscalsustainability #singaporeidentity #4gleaders #DPMlawrencewong #sggovernment #PAP #peoplesactionparty #workersparty

It is a worldwide phenomenon that the burden of caring for aged parents rests on the shoulders of single, unmarried daughters but male caregivers are beginning to change that landscape. While there is no playbook and caregiving for elderly parents is an uphill task, there is no lack of help from the government to ease caregivers of financial burden and offset the cost of caregiving training courses. Yet not everyone knows what these grants are, how to apply or worse, qualifies for them. Through the first of our monthly Big Read Unwrapped, TheHomeGround Asia looks at the high price family caregivers pay and whether they know how and where to seek for financial and emotional help. Watch the full discussion 👉https://thehomeground.asia/destinations/singapore/the-impact-of-caregiving-the-physical-and-mental-price-paid-by-the-caregivers/ Get THG's headlines on Telegram: https://t.me/thehomeground #thgunwrapped #thgbigread #caregiving #caregivers #caregiverlife #caregiversupport #caregiverburnout #mentalstrain #mentalwellness #caregiverwellness #caregivingsg #sgcaregiving #caregivingstruggles #burnout #burnoutisreal #burnoutprevention #mentalhealth #caregivingfortheelderly #AIC #calsingapore #samhsingapore #msfsg Agency for Integrated Care - AIC Singapore Caregivers Alliance Limited MSF Singapore Singapore Association for Mental Health

The Selective En Bloc Redevelopment Scheme, more popularly known as SERS, was introduced in 1995 as part of the government’s efforts to renew older housing estates. It entails the government taking back the sites, giving SERS residents a package that includes compensation and rehousing benefits, and the opportunity to move to a new home on a fresh 99-year lease. Yet at the recent SERS exercise in Ang Mo Kio, residents find themselves having to fork out about $100,000 each for similar-sized replacement units. Through our weekly series Unwrapped this week, TheHomeGround Asia looks why SERS is not a “one-for-one exchange” and if the top up is due to the high cost of Build-to-Order (BTO) launches within mature estates. Watch the full discussion here 👉https://thehomeground.asia/destinations/singapore/the-impact-of-caregiving-the-physical-and-mental-price-paid-by-the-caregivers/ Get THG's headlines on Telegram: https://t.me/thehomeground #thgunwrapped #SERS #SelectiveEnBloc #leasebuyback #singapore #singaporean #retirementplan #retirementhome #retirementlife #retirementliving #roofoverourheads #hdb #MND #DsemondLee #housingdevelopementboard #matureestates #maturehdbestates Housing & Development Board Ministry of National Development

Starting and growing a small business is no small feat. The new start-up needs its founder to plot a course – to decide how to grow the business, and then do it. It is likely to take between six months to a year before you will see any real results so do not expect to knock it out of the park in the first month. In our first of a weekly series Start-Up Stars, TheHomeGround Asia looks at how the tenacity to succeed helped this young entrepreneur to make a change for the better. Watch the full interview 👉https://thehomeground.asia/destinations/singapore/start-up-stars-ep-1-teaheesg-jeannie-poon/ Get THG's headlines on Telegram: https://t.me/thehomeground #THGSuS #singapore #singaporeans #startupsstars #startupssg #TeaHeeSG #youngentrepreneur #youngentrepreneurs #smallbusiness #braveentrepreneur #braveentrepreneurs #startingoutright #stratingoutyoung #bubbletea #bubbletealover #bubbleteatime Teahee SG

From portion size to food presentation and taste, MAKAN WARS is a web series that compares the same food dishes from different food places. In this episode, our hosts Adi Rahman and Kevin Wong sink their teeth into South Indian fried snack vadai from three of the popular eateries. Watch the battle here 👉https://thehomeground.asia/reel/makan-wars-king-of-vadai-the-original-vadai-mr-vadai-founder-sky-lab-cooked-food/ Get THG's headlines on Telegram: https://t.me/thehomeground #thgmakanwars #bestvadai #mrvadaifounder #theoriginalvadai #prawnvadai #sgfood #sgfoodie #sgfoodies #sgfoodparadise #sgfoodlover #sgeats #foodporn #wheretoeatsg #foodsg #foodgasm #sgfoodporn #sgfoodhunt #sgfoods #sgfoodgram #goodfoodsg #sgfoodtrend #sglocalfoods #makansg #makansgfood #sedapfoodhunters Mr Vadai Founder The Original Vadai Sky Lab Foods Pte.ltd

A second booster shot of Covid-19 vaccines is equivalent to a fourth dose for people who received a Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna mRNA series. The Expert Committee on Covid-19 (EC19V) does not recommend that people aged 60 to 79 years take a second booster shot, yet Director of Medical Services Kenneth Mak said on 22 April that they can take the jab if they wish to. Through our weekly series Unwrapped this week, TheHomeGround Asia asks about the importance of boosters for protection against Covid-19 and whether the third shot wanes over time, making the fourth dose necessary. Watch the full discussion 👉https://thehomeground.asia/destinations/malaysia/unwrapped-should-all-experts-be-on-the-same-page-for-booster-shots/ Get THG's headlines on Telegram: https://t.me/thehomeground #thgunwrapped #covid19 #EC19V #healthcare #KennethMak #measurementoutcomes #medicalexperts #mrnavaccine #pandemic #secondbooster #secondboostershot #vaccination #vaccinationdone✔️ #virus #secondboostershot💉 #secondboosterdose #singapore #singaporean #sinaporeans

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Leading us to sin in heaven, Sunny Pang takes us to his ideal place for delectable char siew meat at Redhill. Get THG's headlines on Telegram: https://t.me/thehomeground #thginthehood #inthehood #charsiew #sunnypang #redhill #food #redhillmarket #sgfoodies #sgfoodie #sgfood #sgfoodparadise #sgfood #sgfoodlover #sgeats #foodporn #wheretoeatsg #foodsg #foodgasm #sgfoodporn #sgfoodhunt #sgfoods #sgfoodgram #sgfoodtrend #sglocalfood #sglocalfoods #foodsg

Under the Women’s Charter, matrimonial assets include those acquired before the marriage which were used by one or both parties or their children for shelter, and/or substantially improved by one or both during the marriage. Yet, in a February 2022 landmark ruling by the Appellate Division of the High Court, a woman was denied a share of her ex-husband’s one-third share of his parents’ home, reversing an earlier ruling by the High Court in September 2021. Through our weekly series Unwrapped this week, TheHomeGround Asia takes a look at the implications on future divorce cases when it comes to the division of matrimonial assets of multigenerational households. Watch the full discussion here > https://thehomeground.asia/destinations/singapore/unwrapped-when-a-matrimonial-home-is-not-a-matrimonial-home/ #thgunwrapped #thgnews #singapore #marriagegoals #matrimonialhome #womenschartersg #matrimonialassets #divorcesg #divisionofassets #divisionofassetsindivorce #singaporelife #singaporeans #marrriedlife #sgfamilylaw #sgwomenscharter #sglaw

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