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How Kiat Lim’s $1 Million Change Lives Through Art

November 20, 2024 • Blog, Business and Management • no comments

Left to right: Julie Chiang, Mayor Desmond Choo (North East CDC), Kiat Lim, and Dr Deibby Mamahit

In a quiet room, a panda gazes from a canvas with a serene yet knowing expression. Across the way, a young artist captured the delicate balance of nature—birds perched on flowering branches.

These are not just paintings; they’re stories of courage, perseverance, and the transformative power of art. They are part of Shaping Hearts, an initiative by the North East CDC that seeks to rewire how we view talent and ability.

What Singapore’s 56th National Day Means To Me

August 9, 2021 • Blog, Personal Branding • no comments

Hand drawn vector created by freepik – www.freepik.com

Happy 56th National Day to all my fellow Singaporeans!

As we reflect on our country’s 56th birthday during these somber Covid-19 times, I thought that I should share my thoughts and wishes for our island nation with you, for what it’s worth.

DBS launches Free Financial Advisory Services with “NAV Hub”

July 2, 2017 • Blog • 5 comments

Do you know that more than 50% of consumers do not plan for their financial future? Or that the majority of young adults who plan for financial goals do know how much they need for each goal?

These findings were released by DBS after a research study on their customers aged 20-35.

12 reasons to check out Taman Jurong Shopping Centre

September 28, 2015 • Blog • 3 comments

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Bet you didn’t know that the Housing Development Board (HDB) operates shopping malls right where you live in the heartlands? Or that many of the shops in HDB shopping centres sell useful things?

Don’t believe me? Check out this shop at Taman Jurong Shopping Centre!

5 Life Lessons from Singapore’s Haze

September 25, 2015 • Blog • 1 comment

Breaching hazardous levels of close to 400 PSI (Pollutants Standards Index), #SGHaze is upon us yet again. In a manner eerily reminiscent of the last time PSI levels breached 300 in 2013, entire streets were shrouded in a cloaking and choking grey.

Brought about by the El Nino effects as well as the clearing of forests in the surrounding islands of Sumatra and Kalimantan by various parties, the rising pollution levels triggered emergency responses from both the Singapore Government and various organisations.

Who should I vote for in Radin Mas [GE 2015]

September 1, 2015 • Blog • no comments

Courtesy of The Straits Times

Today, 1st of September, is Nomination Day for Singapore’s 17th parliamentary elections.

Also known as the General Elections 2015 (GE 2015), a total of 89 parliamentary seats were up for grabs. They are divided into 16 Group Representation Constituencies (GRCs) and 13 Single Member Constituencies (SMCs).

Between 11 am and 12 noon today, electoral candidates from the nine political parties as well as independent candidates have filed their nomination papers at the nine Nomination Centres located around the island.

My dreams and wishes for Singapore’s 50th birthday

August 8, 2015 • Blog • 1 comment

Courtesy of NDP2015

This long weekend, Singaporeans and residents will celebrate our country’s 50th birthday in grand fashion. Decked in our finest red and white splendour, many of us will literally and metaphorically paint the town red – and white.

The National Day Parade to be held at the Padang tomorrow evening will boast a glorious display of our military and civilian might, with breathtaking fireworks that are unprecedented. Multitudes of Singaporeans, residents and tourists alike will join in the spectacular celebration around the Marina Bay area.

Numerous parties, community events, and other #SG50 extravaganzas will also be held around the island. They will be graced by politicians, personalities and celebrities, and attended by people from all walks of life.

The day I said goodbye to my car

June 30, 2015 • Blog, Personal Branding • 15 comments

Goodbye Nissan Sunny! You have served us well.

Today is the first day that my family is living without a car, after 16 years of owning and driving one.

Our blue Nissan Sunny has served us well over the past 10 years that it has been with us. However, we have decided that we will not be renewing its expiring Certificate Of Entitlement (COE) for our vehicle, nor to purchase either a new or second hand car. As required by Singapore law, we have scrapped the car at a scrap yard.

Go Glass Free with Hirocon Contact Lens

June 21, 2015 • Blog • 2 comments

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A Cheapskate’s Guide to Enjoying Singapore

May 17, 2015 • Blog • 2 comments

Anybody wants a $1 T-shirt and 50 cents underwear?

How can you enjoy yourself in Singapore without spending a bomb? Especially if you have a family with kids in tow?

A lot has been written about the high cost of living in Singapore.

They include a recent study by the Economist Intelligence Unit which ranked Singapore as the world’s most expensive city to live in, a clarification by our Finance Minister that living costs are higher for expatriates (as opposed to locals) due to the strong Singapore dollar.