In February, Salimah Mohd Ayoob received an urgent call about a terminally ill patient at the Singapore General Hospital (SGH). Salimah is deputy director of nursing at the hospital. But this was not a work call. This was related to her befriender work at Fitrah, a programme by the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore that supports … Read more
Since she became a mother, she has invested her children’s money – even before they could count. In addition to investing their cash gifts, she deposits money into their investment account monthly for college fees and other needs down the road. “[Children] are very expensive. And you know that the expenses for them are just … Read more
The responsibility for caregiving in a family, whether for aged parents or a sick family member, tends to fall on the woman, whether she’s single or married. A 2022 Quality of Life of Caregivers study by the National Council of Social Service (NCSS) found that 60 per cent of caregivers in Singapore are women. The … Read more
Winston Yip, 40, and his wife, Josephine, got married 15 years ago at 26. A few years into marriage, she was diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome, which caused irregular ovulation. The couple started fertility treatments in 2013, progressing from IUI to IVF. Despite multiple attempts and two miscarriages, they continued trying, even after discovering Josephine … Read more
Farnie’s employer – Natalie’s relatives – also included Farnie in their holidays, extended family parties and gatherings, and even weddings. During Chinese New Year this year, she returned to Singapore to be with them. There was a family reunion, after all – and she was family. Farnie recalled fondly something that Natalie’s cousin, her employer’s young … Read more
Severe scoliosis can squeeze the heart and lungs, and impact their ability to fully function, said Liew. To prevent health problems and correct her physical appearance, Liew went for spinal fusion surgery after her O-Level exams. The surgery involves fusing together the curved vertebrae (the bones that stack up to form the spine) into a … Read more
Last year, Dr Wong was a jury member on the design panel for the President’s Design Award 2023, organised by DesignSingapore Council (Dsg) and the Urban Redevelopment Authority. Most recently, she was picked to be part of Dsg’s People of Design campaign, which honours everyday folks who are making an impact on society through design … Read more
“When somebody has mental illness, there are also a lot of financial implications. They may not be able to work. More often than not, the caregiver also will be affected and needs to incur additional costs. For example, they cannot leave somebody that they love at home alone [for safety reasons],” she said, explaining that … Read more
Lunchtime is spent in breakout groups, playing Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB), a popular multiplayer online battle arena game, Pokemon Unite, or any of the team’s latest gaming obsessions. AFK, short for “Away From Keyboard”, happens every last Friday of the month. That is when Razer staff play games or watch others play them during … Read more
While her team can’t recommend individual private practitioners, they take the time to explain which practice areas the client’s issue comes under, and hand these clients to the Law Society’s directory of lawyers. From there, clients can narrow down which lawyer speaks their preferred language, which offices are wheelchair accessible, and which lawyers do home … Read more
