More than fixing things: Singapore’s volunteer-led movement builds community muscle
From repairing household appliances to rescuing unwanted food, these groups are plugging gaps they see around them.
Summary by The Singapore Editorial Desk · As published by Straits Times — Singapore · · 1 min read
From repairing household appliances to rescuing unwanted food, these groups are plugging gaps they see around them.

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From hotels with psychedelic gardens to serviced apartments designed to feel like home, Colin Seah's varied portfolio reflects a conviction that every space deserves its own identity....
CNA — Singapore · Oct 25, 2026
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NEA said the PSI for Oct 26 is forecast to be in the 70-100 range.
Straits Times — Singapore · Oct 25, 2026

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From maritime terrorism to drones, navies face a wider range of threats that do not always fit neatly into either law enforcement or conventional warfare....
CNA — Singapore · Oct 25, 2026

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A Sydney-based worker sacked for secretly working from Singapore raises a question: Where exactly is “home” in work from home? Employers need to offer clarity, says Victor Seah of the Singapore University of Social Sciences....
CNA — Singapore · Oct 25, 2026

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SINGAPORE: Singapore’s air quality could reach unhealthy levels on Sunday, Oct 25, prompting the National Environment Agency (NEA) to advise people to adjust outdoor plans. The agency forecast a 24-hour PSI of 80 to 130, spanning moderate to unhealthy conditions. At 5 pm on Satur...
The Independent Singapore · Oct 25, 2026
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The designation recognises the marine park as a sanctuary for biodiversity.
Straits Times — Singapore · Oct 25, 2026
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Managers should ensure that accommodating some employees does not unfairly burden others.
Straits Times — Singapore · Oct 25, 2026

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SINGAPORE/INDONESIA: Indonesia began cutting natural gas exports to Singapore on Oct 24, redirecting supplies to meet domestic electricity needs. The change affects 31 million standard cubic feet of gas daily from Natuna and Sumatra. Singapore’s Energy Market Authority (EMA) said...
The Independent Singapore · Oct 25, 2026

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SINGAPORE: People wonder how one can honestly feel content with their own lives, especially after experiencing the realities of life, such as losing loved ones and close friends, and realising that working hard for years and having savings can not automatically fill the emptiness...
The Independent Singapore · Oct 25, 2026

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SINGAPORE: After spending a year looking for work, a Singaporean man has finally landed a job. But with a four-hour commute, lower-than-expected pay and no promised salary increase upon becoming a permanent employee, he is already wondering if he should keep looking. In a post on...
The Independent Singapore · Oct 25, 2026
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The Star · Oct 25, 2026
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The man jumped from the third storey of a building to evade officers trying to detain him.
Straits Times — Singapore · Oct 25, 2026