(This article was published on our previous site on 6 May 2017) Just like many other foreign employees here in Singapore, Mr Mitoo shares a similar dream of earning enough money just so that he can start his own business back in his hometown in Bangladesh. With much zeal and determination, he shared, “When I have earned … Continue reading #SayangOurHeroes: Mr Mitoo →

(This article was published on our previous site on 29 April 2017) Mdm Chong used to make baby clothes for a living when she first came out to work as a young girl. “I was a seamstress, and I made clothes from home to sell to customers,” The 67 year old tells us. “But as … Continue reading #SayangOurHeroes: Mdm Chong →

(This article was published on our previous site on 30 August 2018) It was a typical day of work for 26 year-old Jafor and 29-year-old Sojib as they stood on the ladder to clean the ledges at Block 572A. Unexpectedly, Jafor noticed smoke rising from a stone’s throw away. “Sojib! Look! There’s smoke over there!” … Continue reading #SayangOurHeroes: Jafor & Sojib →

(This article was published on our previous site on 22 August 2017) They met because they were one of the first few neighbours to move into the same block together. Now, they hold lively monthly gatherings, which not only include those staying on the same level as them, but even those from neighbouring blocks. Meet … Continue reading #PeopleofSembawang: Jasem & Helmi →

(This article was published on our previous site on 8 August 2017) When you first meet Mdm Tan and Eugene, you might think that the both of them look like a pair of unlikely friends. Yet, in spite of their age gap, the both of them are good friends – so much so that Eugene … Continue reading #PeopleofSembawang: Mdm Tan & Eugene →

(This article was published on our previous site on 29 August 2017) Beyond Jia Hui’s quiet nature lies a heart of gold, which made Yun Yu feel that this friendship is especially worth keeping and undoubtedly, one that will last a lifetime. “I remember back in Primary 2, she was a very quiet girl in … Continue reading #PeopleofSembawang: Jia Hui & Yun Yu →

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(This article was published on our previous site on 17 August 2017) When Mdm Lim moved in 11 years ago, she noticed that one of her neighbours stood out. “Usually, I’m the type of person who likes to keep to myself. I think, to some extent, that’s what a lot of us usually do,” Mdm … Continue reading #PeopleofSembawang: Mdm Lim & Mdm Sofia →

Things haven’t been the easiest ever since Sembawang resident, Mdm Zainon’s 18 year-old son, Huzairul Izwan, developed Cerebral Palsy due to a fever and fits when he was six months old. Another obstacle stood in Mdm Zainon’s way five years ago when she lost both her legs to diabetes. As such, she had to leave … Continue reading Mdm Zainon →

Even though Circuit Breaker (CB) is over, going back to your workplace after 2 months may be tough on the mind. We understand, because the habit of Working from Home (WFH) also took some time to get used to. For those who are still working from home, you are probably anxious about the changes after … Continue reading How to get back to the groove of working after Circuit Breaker period →