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Here’s How You Can Check Your Eligibility For Budget 2021 Support Schemes

In April last year, the Government Technology Agency (GovTech) and multiple government agencies launched a website that helps Singaporeans find details on various grants and funds that they could be eligible for. Called SupportGoWhere, it is a one-stop portal that lists all the available monetary support packages for Singaporeans who have …

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This Chinese Muslim Mum Addresses The Gap In M’sia For Halal Confinement Meals

If you grew up in a Chinese household, it’s most likely a norm to see female relatives go through a month-long confinement period after birth stuffing themselves with wholesome and healthy meals. However, Chinese Muslim mothers may not be able to get the most out of traditional confinement meals, as …

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Even Though Her Cake Designs Go Viral, Selling Them Was Never This M’sian Baker’s Priority

For Keem Ooi, otherwise known as keempossible_2 to her 36.8k followers on IG, it takes at least an hour to produce her cakes. The fruits of her artistry and time invested can be seen in her Bernie Sanders design, based on the viral meme, among many others. Her gallery isn’t …

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8 Companies From MDEC’s GAIN Programme That Stepped Up During The Pandemic

[This is a sponsored article with MDEC.] The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the norm, and for many, the new norm has not been easy. Besides having a large portion of the population stuck working and studying from home, many businesses saw their normal income streams reduced or even cut off.  …

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These M’sians Are Making Clay-Modelling More Accessible & Fuss-Free Through DIY Kits

Author’s Blurb: I did pottery in college overseas occasionally, and although it wasn’t easy, it was therapeutic and great for destressing. My only complaint was that I had to walk all the way to the studio even in freezing cold weather just to do it.  Because of how messy the …

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The Simple Decision To Serve Corn In Cups Defined Nelson’s As An Iconic Snack In Malaysia

In Malaysia, when corn in a cup is mentioned, you may think of the OG, Nelson’s who could be credited for making the snack popular here, in malls to airports and even in zoos. Nelson’s, which has been operating since 1985, was founded by Datuk Seri Nelson Kwok Teng Toong, …

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The EV Race Is Just Beginning And Tesla’s Going To Win It

As Singapore doubles down on its effort to push for electric vehicle (EV) adoption by announcing its ambitions to install 60,000 charging points nationwide by 2030 — more than double its original target of 28,000 — EV automakers are expected to ramp up its presence here. There are already a …

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For More Kitchen Space To Start Dave’s Deli, This Family Of 5 Shared A Single Bedroom

Brian Chin recalls a childhood where he, his parents and 2 siblings shared a single room. 32 years back, his parents, David and Maureen were using the rest of their home as a makeshift central kitchen for their business, Dave’s Deli. At 37 years old, David was looking for an …

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S’pore To Phase Out Petrol Cars By 2040 – How Are Car Companies Affected By This Move?

Although Tesla founder Elon Musk previously called out the Singapore government for its unwelcoming attitude towards electric vehicles (EVs) years ago, it has since completely changed its stance. Fast forward to today, the EV landscape in Singapore has changed dramatically as the government ramps up its initiatives to boost local …

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