Taufiq Zalizan

1 week ago | channelnewsasia.com | Taufiq Zalizan

When he was just 10 years old, Mr Mohd Nazir Dolah was sailing solo for fun on a small wooden boat between the southwestern offshore island of Pulau Samulun and Tanjong Kling on mainland Singapore. The distance between the two is less than a kilometre, but leaving a child who was in primary school to make this crossing alone would make most parents jittery. His parents, though, did not bat an eyelid.

2 weeks ago | channelnewsasia.com | Taufiq Zalizan

Adulting How can one get through the noise and clutter on LinkedIn and get noticed professionally, if one is averse to posting there in the first place? New: You can now listen to articles. Adulthood is not just one phase of life but comes in stages. Its many facets can be overwhelming, from managing finances and buying a home to achieving work-life balance and maintaining healthy relationships.

2 weeks ago | channelnewsasia.com | Taufiq Zalizan

Like many in Singapore, 37-year-old Ella Lyn would spend her days off indulging in a hobby, namely rollerblading with friends. What’s unique about Ms Lyn’s experience is that her fellow rollerbladers are made up mostly of migrant workers – though not entirely by choice. The domestic helper from the Philippines said that during her 12 years here, she has encountered Singaporeans who openly express their displeasure at the mere sight of migrant workers meeting up with their friends in public spaces.

2 weeks ago | channelnewsasia.com | Taufiq Zalizan

Like many in Singapore, 37-year-old Ella Lyn would spend her days off indulging in a hobby, namely rollerblading with friends. What’s unique about Ms Lyn’s experience is that her fellow rollerbladers are made up mostly of migrant workers – though not entirely by choice. The domestic helper from the Philippines said that during her 12 years here, she has encountered Singaporeans who openly express their displeasure at the mere sight of migrant workers meeting up with their friends in public spaces.

1 month ago | channelnewsasia.com | Taufiq Zalizan

Warning: This article contains graphic content of animal cruelty. In May 2023, the lifeless and bloodied body of a young tuxedo tabby cat named Tuxy was found at the open-air car park next to a public housing block in Hougang. The gruesome find shocked volunteer feeders in the area who immediately sprung into action to gather information to catch the abuser.