Akshita Nanda

1 week ago | straitstimes.com | Akshita Nanda

Orchid Laundry director Harry Toh (left) with Mr Michael Tan (centre), who works there once a week under a work therapy programme with Apex Harmony Lodge. Mr Tan has dementia. ST PHOTO: NG SOR LUANSINGAPORE – Twice a week, Mr Michael Tan, 59, works for a laundry firm at an industrial estate in Gul Link. His job gives him an outing from the dementia care facility where he resides. The former plasterer also likes earning money to buy snacks and other items he wants.

1 week ago | straitstimes.com | Shawn Hoo |Akshita Nanda

SINGAPORE - The colourful party streamers were still draped on the trees outside the coffeeshop at Block 322 Hougang Avenue 5 and there were smiles aplenty, but WP supporters said they had mixed feelings. Mr Ng, a 60-year-old who declined to reveal his full name, said that a WP victory in Hougang, the party’s stronghold of more than three decades, was expected. But the party’s showing in other constituencies was not.

1 week ago | sg.news.yahoo.com | Shawn Hoo |Akshita Nanda

SINGAPORE - The colourful party streamers were still draped on the trees outside the coffee shop at Block 322 Hougang Avenue 5. While there were smiles aplenty, several WP supporters said they had mixed feelings. Mr Ng, a 60-year-old who declined to reveal his full name, said a WP victory in Hougang SMC, the party’s stronghold of more than three decades, was expected. But the party’s showing in other constituencies was not, he added.

1 week ago | straitstimes.com | Elizabeth Law |Akshita Nanda |Teo Kai Xiang |Shawn Hoo

Follow our live coverage here. SINGAPORE – Wedding planning can be stressful at the best of times, but for bride Aneetha Jeet Kaur Dhillon, things were extra nerve-racking with her May 3 wedding coinciding with Polling Day. A few of the groomsmen were activated for polling station duties and several guests pulled out because of the clash, which meant schedules had to be adjusted and seating plans rearranged, said Ms Dhillon, an accountant.

2 weeks ago | straitstimes.com | Akshita Nanda

Ms Shafikah, who asked to be known by one name, does gua sha to de-puff her face. This practice is gaining popularity beyond Asia. ST PHOTO: KUA CHEE SIONGSINGAPORE – When Ms Shafikah thinks her face is puffy, she uses a gua sha tool to lightly scrape the skin. “When I wake up, my face is very swollen. Gua sha helps to bring that down,” says the 27-year-old, who asked to be known by one name. Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.