A long-term patient of mine, Madam Tam, brought her son along to see me recently. Alan, 18, has just completed his Integrated Programme and is starting National Service soon. Mdm Tam asked me: “My son ...

But I didn't. During my time in national service — Singapore's military conscription for male citizens — I picked up bus driving on the weekends, volunteering with a company. That's how I got ...

One day, as part of a rehearsal for the National Day celebration, I was treated to a veritable lollapalooza of kiasu. Singapore armed ... to go beyond lip-service in addressing the call for ...

youth workers and other social service professionals will be better lauded and recognised with the launch of four new national awards in Singapore. The new President’s Award for Social Service ...