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  Why is Singapore’s recycling rate falling? Ariel Yu The overall recycling rate in Singapore had declined over the past decade, from 62 per cent in 2013 to 52 per cent in 2023. PHOTO: ST FILE Updated Jul 22, 2024, 05:07 PM     SINGAPORE – Recyclables “spoilt” with food or liquid waste may be a common and regrettable sight at many recycling bins around Singapore, but poor recycling habits are not likely to be the main driver behind Singapore’s falling recycling rates, said an expert. Instead, syst...

  Flexible work arrangement guidelines can be a chance to improve HR practices in Singapore, says expert More help will be given to firms to upgrade their human resource practices so employees can better use flexible work arrangements. File photo of office workers in Singapore's central business district. (File photo: iStock) SINGAPORE: The labour movement is urging employers to evaluate staff performance based on their output rather than the number of hours worked, so that flexible work arrangements (FWAs) can be effective. All employers must have a process in place for workers to make formal requests for flexible work arra...

  Singaporeans born in 1973 or earlier will get a boost for their healthcare and retirement needs through the Majulah Package. MARY WU By 2030, almost a quarter of Singapore’s population will be aged 65 and above, as reported in the Population in Brief 2023 report. Currently, our median age stands at 43 years old, a figure that has been steadily increasing over the last decade. In response to this demographic shift, the Government is devoting more resources towards preventive healthcare, senior support initiatives and national programmes like Healthier SG and Age Well SG.   In Budget 2024, the Government reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing healthcare affordability and improving health outcom...

  CNA Explains: Why do criminals use Telegram? The Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) has arrested more than 500 drug offenders who used Telegram for their illegal drug activities. The Telegram app logo is seen on a smartphone. (File photo: Reuters/Dado Ruvic) Lee Chong Ming 12 Oct 2023 06:00AM (Updated: 05 Feb 2024 06:29PM) ...

  IN FOCUS: Why is there a rise in new young drug abusers in Singapore? A young drug abuser thought it would be "just one time" but it spiralled into addiction, then months in detention. What is behind the 20 per cent rise in new drug abusers aged under 30? Latest statistics from the Central Narcotics Bureau showed that the number of new drug offenders under 30 has risen by 20 per cent in 2023 from the previous year. (Photo: iStock) The number of new drug abusers aged under 30 rose to 480 in 2023, a 20 per cent increase from 2022 Parents should create a "safe, non-judgmental and unconditionally loving space" for their child to open up about drug abuse, says a therapist ...

  Many teens are struggling with insomnia – experts offer tips on getting a good night’s sleep In the US, nearly a quarter of adolescents grapple with insomnia. Experts say small habit changes can make a big difference. (Art: The New York Times/Jun Cen) 18 May 2023 07:04AM With packed schedules, school days that kick off at 8am and the lure of screens, it’s little wonder that many adolescents in the United States don’t get enough sleep. National estimates suggest about si...

  Be a proud Singaporean but avoid ‘us-versus-them’ trap A Singaporean identity has emerged. Don’t let it become a toxic one that’s resentful of foreigners. Tham Yuen-C Senior Political Correspondent It is integral to ensure that a strong Singaporean identity continues to be forged in various ways, says the writer.  ST PHOTO: KUA CHEE SIONG Updated Mar 31, 2024, 05:53 AM   SINGAPORE – Are you a foreigner? To the casual observer, this can seem an innocuous question. Yet for two men who got into an altercation ...

  #trending: 'Is it just me going crazy?' Junior employee in Singapore questions culture of working 44 hours a week askSingapore/Reddit and Unsplash A junior employee's rant on the challenges of adapting to a 44-hour work week has renewed discussion on Singapore's work culture among Reddit users.   An online user expressed frustrations about Singapore's 44-hour work week, highlighting the demanding routine and lack of personal time The post resonated with many others who shared similar experiences of adjusting to the demands of...