The reptile man

The reptile man

In celebration of International Grandparents Day in September, we profile this grandfather of one who has been working at the Singapore Zoo for 34 years and is enjoying his work there, hanging with reptiles and other assorted creatures. BY: Eleanor Yap   Francis Lim,...
The voice of the people

The voice of the people

This newbie may be green in Parliament, still learning the ropes but he is no new kid with the issues he would like addressed. He knows exactly where he can contribute and make an impact. BY: Eleanor Yap   I found the whole experience somewhat surreal coming to an art...
Just a number

Just a number

This mother of two is 61 and she is not letting her age take a hold of her. It is more like she’s got a hold of her age! BY: Eleanor Yap   Age is really just a number and no one better epitomises this than 61-year-old Mary Lim, who was a participant in the Mrs...
Finding your second wind

Finding your second wind

When a retrenchment hits, it can be a tough time for an individual but it does not spell an end to a career. The next step is to bounce back – re-assess your life and find new opportunities that you can be a part of. BY: Cheok Mei-ing & Brian Goh Whilst there are...
Choosing the right nursing home

Choosing the right nursing home

There are many nursing homes out there. You want the best for your loved one and to know he or she is safe and well taken care of, so how do you decide? Ideally speaking, growing old in the comfort of one’s own home and in the company of one’s loving family is...