Failure points ‘towards the solution’: Students win HTX award for pushing past setbacks in research
HTX gave its first Undaunted Student Award to students who kept going despite research setbacks.
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Johor schools, educational institutions to remain closed for 5 more days
The state government had earlier ordered all schools to close for two days from Oct 8, before extending the closure to educational institutions for another five days from Oct 12....
Johor schools, educational institutions to reman closed for 5 more days
The state government had earlier ordered all schools to close for two days from Oct 8, before extending the closure to educational institutions for another five days from Oct 12....
Mass protests in France spiral into worst riots in years
The protests in France began last month at high schools in Paris' poor northern suburbs, where anger over teacher shortages and shabby facilities evolved into a broader movement focused on inequality, public spending and living standards....
‘Let them enjoy their old age’: Netizens urge fresh grad to repay parents who spent S$100K on his education
SINGAPORE: A fresh graduate earning a relatively high salary in tech has asked Singaporeans online whether he should first repay his parents for his education or put his income to work through investing. In his post on r/singaporefi, he explained that he owes his parents close to...
My husband and I can’t agree on school or tuition for our child. What should I do?
The proportion of parents who reported arguing with their spouses over their children’s education rose to 60% from 43% in 2016.
Opting out of the education arms race – these parents don’t sweat about grades
These parents choose to keep their children happy and not pressure them to excel academically.
S'pore may reschedule O-Level exams if haze reaches hazardous levels: Desmond Lee
The Singapore government will consider rescheduling O-Level papers if the 24-hour Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) forecast reaches hazardous levels (above 300), said Minister for Education Desmond Lee. During a press conference on the haze situation on Oct. 16, Lee outlined plans...
S'pore schools taking precautionary measures based on hourly PM2.5, like avoiding outdoor activities & providing air purifiers
Singapore schools have been taking precautionary measures amid the worsening haze, Minister for Education Desmond Lee said on Oct. 16 during a press conference on the haze situation. Lee said Ministry of Education (MOE) schools and Special Education (SPED) schools have been adjus...
Singapore haze: 7 takeaways from press conference – from school contingency plans to mask supplies
Singapore has endured nearly two weeks of unhealthy air quality in at least part of the country, with Friday marking six weeks since it recorded its first unhealthy 24-hour PSI reading of the year....
Preschools to remain open even if schools close when haze hits hazardous level: Desmond Lee
O-Level exams may also be rescheduled if schools close, says the education minister.
MOE to consider closing schools, O-level exams may be postponed if haze turns hazardous: Desmond Lee
The Education Minister said the ministry wants to minimise disruption for students.
We only do cats, from a void deck encounter to a cat grooming school
I stepped into a room teeming with feline energy at PetPat, Jen’s cat grooming salon in Upper Thomson. Tucked away on the second floor of a classic walk-up shophouse, the space was bustling with owners spending their afternoon pampering their furry companions. For PetPat ’s found...
NTU student creates website that estimates how many cigarettes’ worth of haze you've breathed in
"I just wanted to craft a simple-looking website, as I have a few family members and friends that are also often overwhelmed by all the different numbers, and I just wanted a simple website for them to use," Zi Heng tells 8days.sg....
Fresh grad feels she’s ‘working for nothing’ as nearly half her take-home pay goes to student loans
SINGAPORE: Paydays are usually something to look forward to. One fresh graduate, however, feels like her salary simply slips through her fingers, as nearly half her take-home pay goes towards student loan repayments each month. On r/singaporefi, the 23-year-old said she feels lik...
'Larping in this economy': Singapore graduate says coursemates are exaggerating their credentials on LinkedIn amid tough job market
SINGAPORE: A Singapore graduate has called out his coursemates for labelling themselves startup founders and hedge fund traders on LinkedIn, despite apparently having little more than school projects and personal investments to show for it. On Tuesday (Oct 13), the graduate share...
More young people seek emotional support from AI, raising concerns over delayed treatment
SINGAPORE: More teenagers and young adults are turning to AI for emotional support, but experts warn that relying on chatbots could come with risks. A recent survey of 1,727 participants aged 12 to 21, led by Hao Yu, an associate professor at Harvard Medical School, found a sharp...
Boy, 16, charged with murder of classmate in Johor
He is accused of killing Irene Sofiya Mohd Khairool Faisal, 16, at the secondary school SMK Dato' Seth in Yong Peng between 2.30pm and 4pm on Oct 3.
Malaysia raises the threshold for haze-related school closures
Schools will now close in areas where the Air Pollutant Index (API) exceeds 200, while outdoor activities will be suspended when the readings reach 100 or above....
‘When you get a job offer, seriously consider accepting it,’ Ong Ye Kung tells young Singaporeans
SINGAPORE: At last month’s Kent Ridge Ministerial Forum, Health Minister and Coordinating Minister for Social Policies Ong Ye Kung was the Guest of Honour. At the event, where university students and members of academia have the opportunity to have a direct dialogue with a senior...
New DRIVE Lab at TP lets students generate and analyse their own datasets using an F1 simulator
A new life-sized racing cockpit has now been installed for students from the School of Informatics & IT at Temasek Polytechnic.
Mendaki brings 17 students to China to learn about AI & being 'ahead of the curve'
From Oct. 12 to 16, 17 students from the Institute of Technical Education (ITE), polytechnics, and universities will be in Shenzhen and Guangzhou, China, as part of Mendaki's overseas learning journey. This marks Mendaki's inaugural overseas learning journey, sparked by growing d...
Korean running influencer, 25, dies after collapsing 500m from half marathon finish line
A 25-year-old South Korean running influencer and university student passed away after she collapsed just 500m from the half marathon finish line of the 2026 Seoul Race. 500m from finish The 2026 Seoul Race took place on Oct. 11. According to Chosun Daily and Chosun Biz , the inf...
Some schools suspend outdoor activities as haze worsens
According to MOE, schools are to adjust the level and nature of their activities based on hourly PM2.5 readings.
Why is everyone saying 'I Am Jane Doe' – and why should you care?
When internet users tried to uncover the identity of a woman accusing seven Cornell University students of sexual assault, social media users responded with “I Am Jane Doe”. The movement has become a viral stand against victim-blaming, with a message that resonates in Singapore t...
Student works in UOB Painting of the Year competition raise social issues including overattachment to devices
The competition is among one of the longest-running art competitions in Singapore and the region.
Commentary: The other aspect of property wealth tax that Singapore should be discussing
Rather than focusing on inheritance, should Singapore’s wealth tax debate look at whether property price gains were privately earned or collectively generated? NUS Business School professor Simon Poh weighs in....
Malaysia’s haze-related school closures leave parents scrambling to keep children on track for exams
Uncertainty over when schools in Malaysia would reopen has caused inconvenience, parents tell CNA. The authorities can help by prioritising device loans for low-income families and having flexible work arrangements for parents, says an expert....
‘I couldn’t understand anything because of the acronyms’: S’pore international students share biggest culture shocks
Short forms and acronyms without context irk me. Wdym u js cmi longer? (Yes, I am aware this article will use a lot of acronyms. Sorry, senator, I’m Singaporean) It turns out I wasn’t the only one, and this aspect of Singlish came as a culture shock to Noelle Chong, the 20-year-o...
Ex-department head of primary school in Singapore faces voyeurism charges
SINGAPORE: On Monday (Oct 12), a 45-year-old man who used to be a department head at a primary school in Singapore faced a charge of voyeurism. The Singaporean national has been charged in connection with an incident in 2023 when he was said to have intentionally recorded on vide...
Male teacher, 45, recorded female's privates in S'pore primary school, charged with voyeurism
A teacher in Singapore has been accused of recording a video of a female individual’s groin area in a school in 2023. The 45-year-old man was charged with voyeurism on Oct. 12. Chargesheets seen by Mothership did not indicate if the victim was a student or staff member at the sch...
Pre-school teachers to get 2 hours of weekly protected time for non-teaching tasks from Nov 2027
Centres that can offer more than two hours are encouraged to do so.
Preschool teachers to get at least 2 hours a week away from teaching duties to plan lessons, engage parents
The two hours is not a cap and centres that can offer more are encouraged to do so, says the Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA).
Teenager shoots headmaster, teacher at French school
Authorities said there did not appear to be a link with the high school protests that have rocked France in recent weeks.
Male teacher charged with committing voyeurism in primary school
The man, who is accused of committing the offence in 2023, is expected to plead guilty in November.
M'sia to close more schools due to haze, Melaka, Negri Sembilan & Putrajaya join Johor
As the haze situation continues to worsen in Malaysia, all schools in Melaka, Negri Sembilan, and Putrajaya will be closed on Oct. 13. Schools in several districts in Selangor and Pahang will also be closed, joining Johor, whose state government earlier ordered the closure of all...
Govts must incentivise private sector to hire fresh grads amid declining entry-level roles: President
Tertiary education systems must also shift towards applied learning, with work-study programmes, attachments and internships.
Former primary school head of department charged with voyeurism
The 45-year-old Singaporean man is accused of intentionally recording a female victim at the school in 2023.
New committee set up by SG Enable to review quality of training for persons with disabilities
It aims to strengthen education and training for people with disabilities aged 18 and above.
SIT launches new school for working adults to upgrade skills, switch careers
The school will offer courses developed with industry partners to equip workers with skills employers need.
Malaysia education minister defends day-to-day decisions on haze-related school closures
Some parents have suggested closing schools for several consecutive days to make it easier for families to make arrangements, said Malaysia Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek....
Student care centres & kindergarten care centres to remain open even if schools close due to haze: MOE
Student Care Centres (SCCs) and Kindergarten Care (KCare) Centres will remain open even if schools close due to the haze, according to a notice sent to parents on Oct. 10 through the Parents Gateway platform. According to a screenshot of the notice provided by a Mothership reader...
Schools in Johor to remain closed till Oct. 16, 2026 due to ongoing haze
Schools and educational institutions in Johor, Malaysia, will remain closed from Oct. 12 to 16, as hazy conditions continue to plague the state. This was announced by Muhammad Naqib Md Ghazali, the Johor Education and Information Committee chairman, on Oct. 10, local media outlet...
PCF Sparkletots to double spending on staff development to S$20 million over 3 years
Teachers will have their administrative workload reduced and get a checklist for supporting children with diverse learning needs.
‘We will consider closing schools’ — Desmond Lee says MOE may postpone exams if haze PSI forecast exceeds 300 in Singapore
Summary Education Minister Desmond Lee said schools may close and national examinations may be postponed if the next-day 24-hour PSI forecast exceeds 300. Lessons and national examinations will continue in enclosed venues with air purifiers while schools prepare to step up safety...
PCF Sparkletots to double staff development spending to $20m, ease teachers’ admin workload
The investment will support training and development for around 8,000 educators and 500 leaders.
Legoland Malaysia Resort’s new rooms, Singapore Polo Club’s charity carnival, student art exhibition
Make family time all the more special with these ideas and activities.
School Spotlight: How SJI shapes character through holistic education
SJI is among 17 secondary schools that offer the six-year integrated programme.
Johor extends school closures to Oct 16 as haze worsens
The southern Malaysian state of Johor first began closing its schools on Oct 8.
She turned her kids’ old clothes into keepsakes – now it’s a thriving home business
Siti Nur’ain Awari turned them into bears and quilts her children could keep. That idea grew into Patchwork Handmade Keepsakes, where the mum of four has transformed other kids' clothes, from baby onesies to school uniforms, into treasured mementos....
MOE to consider closing schools & postponing exams if next-day PSI forecast exceeds 300: Desmond Lee
As concerns about haze in Singapore rise, the Ministry of Education (MOE) would consider closing schools and postponing national exams if the next day’s forecast enters the hazardous range, which is a 24-hour PSI above 300. For now, Minister for Education Desmond Lee said lessons...
MUIS to strengthen religious guidance, spiritual care and family support at mosques
Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Zaqy Mohamad stressed the importance of safeguarding the trust that families and young people place in mosques and religious teachers....
Favourite canteen uncle moved to tears after kind Singaporean student surprises him with a cake for his birthday
SINGAPORE: A young woman recently gave a canteen uncle a surprise for his birthday, bringing him a piece of cake and even singing for him. To her surprise, he told her that this was the first time in his life that his birthday was celebrated in this way. Chloe (@chloee._lee) docu...
Caterer Gourmetz fined S$13,000 after giving 45 River Valley Primary students gastroenteritis
The court has fined catering company Gourmetz S$13,000 for food safety offences in connection with the gastroenteritis outbreak in River Valley Primary School. In mid-January 2026, students reported experiencing gastroenteritis symptoms after eating lunch from the school's centra...
M'sian mother mistakenly drops daughter off at school amid haze school closure, only child there that day
As the haze worsens in Malaysia, all schools under the Ministry of Education in Negeri Sembilan are temporarily closing their gates. Students and teachers have been asked to stay home for lessons and work. One student’s mother didn’t see a school closure notice in the school grou...
Berita Harian launches bursary, mentorship programme for students
The annual programme also offers recipients opportunities to undertake internships in the BH newsroom.
N95 masks to be distributed to more vulnerable individuals once 24-hour PSI exceeds 200: Haze Task Force
School closures will be considered when the air quality forecast for the next day exceeds a 24-hour PSI of 300.