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Did global lockdowns heal the planet?
The skies are clearer but the world is still on a dangerous global-warming trajectory
A basketball court at Kaki Bukit Recreation Centre partly taken over by weeds during the circuit breaker, with grass-cutting and weed removal services stopped in many places across the island. Singapore saw improvements in its air quality before and during the two-month circuit breaker.ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI
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2 men who raised alarm on upskirt voyeurs among 15 people lauded for helping fight public transport crimes
Mr Lee Jun Jie (left) and Mr Chan Heng Wei were among 15 people who received the Public Spiritedness Award from TransCom this month.PHOTOS: SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
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MOE to work with schools for more alignment in gender education
Minister of State for Education Sun Xueling (centre) in a virtual engagement session involving some 100 students, as part of a national review on women s development in work, school, the community, and at home. PHOTO: MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
MOE will ensure standardisation of gender, sexuality education across schools and institutions: Minister
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The Ministry of Education (MOE) will work together with schools and institutes of higher learning (IHLs) to ensure more alignment for topics such as gender education and respect.
While the various IHLs have their own modules and curriculum, the ministry hopes to work with schools to ensure greater standardisation of the modules as well as protocols and responses to issues that arise, said Minister of State for Education Sun Xueling.
Looks to boost China-ASEAN trading opportunities and facilitate commodities trading via enhanced digital connectivity
Commodities Intelligence Centre ( CIC ) announces a momentous 2020 as it has jointly launched a Digital Silk Road initiative led by ZALL Smart Commerce Group ( ZALL ), Asia s leading B2B e-commerce Group, and joined Singapore s Blockchain for Trade & Connectivity (BTC) Network. As Singapore s first global physical commodities B2B e-trade platform powered by blockchain, together with ZALL s latest global digital trading platform, and China s largest online and offline integrated wholesale trading platform Zallgo , CIC will help Singapore businesses uncover new opportunities and reap the benefits of the global digital trade economy through enhanced digital connectivity, in turn boosting trade across the Asia-Pacific region on the back of the world s largest trade pact, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP).
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Making a difference: Community
Causes Week, which is into its ninth iteration, runs this year from Dec 20 to 25. It shines a light on various individuals and groups, and shows how they are making a difference through their chosen causes within the community, for children and youth, and for the elderly, among others.
Mayflower Primary School pupil Nurul Netrisya with her grandmother Saengmai and Kampung Kaki volunteer Tracy Bay at Madam Saengmai s Ang Mo Kio flat. Ms Bay, a civil servant, helped Nurul with her schoolwork, guiding her through her weaker subjects. ST PHOTO: MARK CHEONG
A Light in the Night care kits are an initiative by Ms Florence Fong (above) to bring comfort to those who are mourning the loss of their loved ones. The packages include items such as art supplies, a journal, scented candles, essential oils, a soft toy and a guidebook on how to use the items. PHOTOS: A LIGHT IN THE NIGHT