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1 week ago | 
wonderwall.sg | Alison Tan |Gwen Tay |Nicholas Yong |Ng Wei Kai
This is probably not what you’re expecting to hear, especially when everyone seems to be pulling their hair out trying to limit screen time for young children. But hear me out. You’re not a bad or lazy parent for handing a device to your child. Too much screen time, and yes, you risk impacting their physical health and habits. But too little, and you’re doing them a disservice, especially in today’s world, where digital fluency is essential.
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1 week ago | 
wonderwall.sg | Alison Tan |Gwen Tay |Nicholas Yong |Ng Wei Kai
Ready for the weekend? Here's what you can look forward to this week. IMAGE: GARDENS BY THE BAY1. TulipmaniaVisit the eastern reaches of Türkiye where wild tulips bloom at Gardens by the Bay's newest floral display. You'll be wowed by vibrant blooms of various tulip breeds, including Tulipa "Fire Wings", Tulipa "Spryng Break", Tulipa "Striped Crown", and Tulipa acuminata.
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1 week ago | 
wonderwall.sg | Alison Tan |Gwen Tay |Nicholas Yong |Ng Wei Kai
Recently, a friend of mine was lamenting the number of X and Y nationalities in his workplace. “They keep pulling one another in,” he said. “At this rate, we’ll have all foreigners and no Singaporeans in my department!”His isn’t the only complaint I’ve heard over the past few years.
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1 week ago | 
wonderwall.sg | Alison Tan |Gwen Tay |Nicholas Yong |Ng Wei Kai
If you grew up in Singapore, chances are you’ve seen the Vanda Miss Joaquim on school worksheets, stamps, coins… or maybe even growing at your grandma’s house. But did you know that our beloved orchid became Singapore’s official National Flower 44 years ago on 15 Apr 1981? This iconic bloom was selected not just because it's pretty, but because it represents the Singapore spirit: bold, bright, and blooming in any weather. Why this orchid?
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1 week ago | 
wonderwall.sg | Alison Tan |Gwen Tay |Nicholas Yong |Ng Wei Kai
If you live in Singapore, chances are you've owned an EZ-Link card, or it’s still your go-to for commuting on public transport. Since it was released for sale to the public 23 years ago today (13 Apr 2002), the EZ-Link card allows commuters to tap in and out of MRT stations and buses with ease. Before EZ-link, the struggle was realBefore EZ-Link, getting around on public transport wasn’t quite as seamless.
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2 weeks ago | 
wonderwall.sg | Ng Wei Kai |Nicholas Yong |Diane Lam |Alison Tan
Guess who's legally stuck with me now? Yep, my (now) wife š©ā¤ļøššØEarlier this year, my then-fiancée and I were solemnised by an appointed religious official in a ceremony attended by family from both sides and our close friends. While many joyful tears were shed as everyone celebrated our union, there were definitely a few bumps along the way that we had to overcome, mostly to do with managing family on both sides (aka each other's in-laws).
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3 weeks ago | 
wonderwall.sg | Ng Wei Kai |Nicholas Yong |Diane Lam |Alison Tan
Our millennial writers, Diane and Gwen, engage in a candid discussion about friendships in a parenthood setting from their unique perspectives as a new mum-of-one and a married, childfree individual. Why don’t my friends talk to their non-parent friends about their parenting struggles? Gwen: It’s something that I’ve noticed for awhile now, having had a couple of friends who are new parents the last year or so.
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3 weeks ago | 
wonderwall.sg | Ng Wei Kai |Nicholas Yong |Diane Lam |Alison Tan
Ready for the weekend? Here's what you can look forward to this week. 1. Wonders of NatureVisit New Art Museum Singapore this weekend for an interactive museum experience that spotlights the importance of natural environments.
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3 weeks ago | 
wonderwall.sg | Ng Wei Kai |Nicholas Yong |Diane Lam |Alison Tan
If you think the Battlebox is just a World War II bunker for history nerds, think again. This iconic underground command centre at Fort Canning has gotten a mind-bending makeover with Portals, a high-tech art exhibition curated by Jonathan Liu and Shireen Marican, featuring seven Singapore-based artists. This visually trippy, multi-sensory exhibition uses art and technology to reimagine the potential of this subterranean space.
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3 weeks ago | 
wonderwall.sg | Ng Wei Kai |Nicholas Yong |Diane Lam |Alison Tan
Circumcision is a procedure most commonly associated with infancy or childhood, but what about adults who make the cut later in life? Whether for religious, medical, or personal reasons, adult male circumcision is a topic that isn’t often discussed openly – probably because, let’s be real, few men are keen to chat about their nether regions getting snipped. But aiyah, we all kaypoh right? For Wonderwall.sg writer Ng Kai, 26, the decision was tied to his faith.
