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Mr Seah Chen Lock, 51, is deputy director of Advanced Ophthalmic Innovations (AOI), a spinoff from the National University of Singapore.

On the Talent Hunt: At our MedTech startup, most of our hires had no prior experience — and that's okay

The medical technology (MedTech) industry in Singapore is thriving, but finding the right talent is a perennial challenge for startups like Advanced Ophthalmic Innovations (AOI), which develops medical devices that address glaucoma.

By Seah Chen Lock

07/08/2022

“As nurses' roles evolve, the Ministry of Health needs to go beyond pay and deploy creative strategies to develop, attract and retain new talent,” writes a TODAY reader.

Support for nurses should go beyond retention payments

By Jonathan Wong Teck Fatt

01/08/2022

Mr Andy Tan, 53, is the senior vice-president, global operations and partnership, of Singapore-based global hotel group Millennium Hotels & Resorts.

On The Talent Hunt: Technology and upskilling helped our hotel tackle persistent manpower woes

By Andy Tan

31/07/2022

Mr Chuang Shin Wee, 44, is the founder and chief executive officer of home-grown startup Pand.ai, which builds artificial intelligence chatbots for businesses operating across Southeast Asia.

On the Talent Hunt: AI chatbots for staff built by my startup help us work smarter and attract new staff

By Chuang Shin Wee

24/07/2022

Mrs Sarah Tham, 41, is an associate director of DLE M&E, a mechanical and electrical engineering firm founded in 1975. It currently has over 300 employees.

On the Talent Hunt: Work-life balance in the construction sector? Yes, it’s possible — with some creativity

By Sarah Tham

17/07/2022

Are Grab’s grace-period cuts for ride-hailing bookings fair to commuters?

15/07/2022

On the Talent Hunt: My private school solved a hiring headache with an untapped talent pool — mums returning to the workforce

By Rathakrishnan Govind

10/07/2022

Here’s how the authorities are helping people with disabilities take up sports

By Marcus Tan, Kelly Fan

06/07/2022

On the Talent Hunt: At my computer firm, we’re tackling the labour crunch by creating flexible jobs for gig workers

By Tan Ching Hwee

03/07/2022

The author playing soundball, or tennis for the blind, using a sound-adapted sponge ball.

More needs to be done to help people with disabilities take up physical activities

By Chris-Hortin Tan

30/06/2022

<p>Ms Lyn Phun of Eng Hup Shipping describes how her company is transforming to keep older staff and draw new talent.</p>
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On the Talent Hunt: Unfilled vacancies have hurt our shipping firm. Our response is to modernise and digitalise

By Lyn Phun

26/06/2022

Baby's hospitalisation from skin cream bought online shouldn’t deter proper use of topical steroids for some conditions

By Tee Shang-Ian, LEE HAUR YUEH

24/06/2022

<span style="font-size:11pt; font-variant:normal; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="text-decoration:none">Ms Christel Goh, 31, </span><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none">the CEO and founder of Grow Public Relations, faced difficulties hiring Singaporeans and had to turn away projects when her team was at maximum capacity.</span></span></span></span></span></span>

On the Talent Hunt: My PR firm takes months to hire a local professional. So we cast a wider net

By Christel Goh

19/06/2022

<p>Some TODAY readers felt that the affected residents in the Ang Mo Kio estate (pictured) shouldn’t have to pay more for replacement flats, notwithstanding the fact that the new flats come with a fresh 99-year-lease, as Sers was imposed on them unilaterally. But others disagreed.</p>

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Should Ang Mo Kio Sers flat owners have to top up cash for similar-sized replacement units?

17/06/2022

Ms Lydia Zheng started EE Music Singapore in 2015, and within four years, expanded operations to include two outlets in Singapore, as well as one franchised school and 24 licensed centres in China.

On the Talent Hunt: My music school struggled to hire teachers, so we turned to AI to boost productivity

By Lydia Zheng

12/06/2022

A volunteer lights candles forming the shape of a red ribbon during an awareness event on the eve of World Aids Day, in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Nov 30, 2020.

AFP

Review law requiring HIV-positive persons to disclose status to sexual partners

We refer to the TODAY report on Tuesday (June 7) about a HIV-positive man who was sentenced to 12 months’ jail for not disclosing that he had the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) to two sexual partners.

By Roy Chan, Sumita Banerjee

09/06/2022

Mr Chong Leong Thye of Han Seng Thye Medical Products Trading, with his wife Wong Sai Moy, in their shop in Hougang, on May 24, 2022.

SME Diaries: How I kept my 48-year-old Chinese medicine shop relevant during the pandemic

By Chong Leong Thye

29/05/2022

Migrant workers are seen at a construction site along Ophir Road on May 13, 2022.

What can be done to help construction workers beat the heat?

27/05/2022

The author said that the resale levy is meant to maintain a fair allocation of limited housing subsidies between first-time and second-time applicants.

Resale levy ensures a fair allocation of public housing subsidies, says HDB

By SIA TZE MING, DIRECTOR, POLICY AND PROPERTY, HOUSING AND DEVELOPMENT BOARD

24/05/2022

Mr Foo Zhi Yang, 30, is the second-generation owner of Liang Food Caterer, which employs seven full-time local employees.

SME Diaries: How Covid-19 affected our catering business and made us change course in more ways than one

By Foo Zhi Yang

22/05/2022

What can be done to tackle the issue of fake vehicle licence plates?

21/05/2022

Harsher penalties needed for e-vaporiser offences

By Shane Britten, chief executive officer, Crime Stoppers International

18/05/2022

SME Diaries: Going fully digital helped our creative agency ride through Covid-19, but talent crunch looms large

By Kimming Yap

15/05/2022

According to the police, there were three recent incidents where events were conducted “on the road or part thereof without a permit”.

More clarity needed on rules for convoys, road gatherings

By Teo Kueh Liang

14/05/2022

Dr Anthony Fok, 38, is the principal tutor at JC Economics Education Centre.

SME Diaries: Adapting to online lessons at my tuition centre was a challenge amid Covid-19, but we left no one behind

By Anthony Fok

08/05/2022

Should HDB resale levy be waived or tweaked for owners of older flats?

06/05/2022

As Singapore eases Covid-19 restrictions, the embalming of deceased persons infected with Covid-19 should be allowed to give families who have lost loved ones a chance to say a proper goodbye, writes a TODAY reader.

Let bereaved families bid proper farewell to loved ones infected with Covid-19

By Bernard Chen Jiaxi

04/05/2022

Mr Teo Kueh Liang bought his first flat in Clementi in 1984 and has been living there for nearly 40 years.

Relook resale levy for long-time HDB owners who want to sell their first flats

By Teo Kueh Liang

03/05/2022

The authors said that the Covid-19 disruption gave them a chance to discover new ways to excite their customers.

SME Diaries: We run a traditional industrial supplies business. Covid-19 gave us the opportunity to modernise

By Kho Zhi Gang and Kho Zhi Qiang

01/05/2022

The author said that a question which has been relatively under-discussed is how Singapore will track progress towards gender equality.

3 ways to measure Singapore’s progress to a truly gender-equal society

By Lee Yoke Mun, project executive, Association of Women for Action and Research (Aware)

26/04/2022

Mr Jonathan Neo (pictured) was filmed in a video showing him performing worship songs while mid-flight, sparking an online controversy.

As Christians, our worship music should not intrude on others’ personal space

By Patrick Tan Siong Kuan

22/04/2022

Jimmy Ong, 42, a co-founder of Reliable Rides said it was greatly influenced by the resilience and grit of Singapore's earlier generations.

SME Diaries: Covid-19 was tough for our car rental business. We made it a priority to protect our hirers and staff

By Jimmy Ong

17/04/2022

Recounting the March 21 incident in an interview with TODAY on Tuesday, Ms Sally Ng, 44, said she was afraid that the fall had caused injuries to her spinal cord. While much of the debate online focused on fault-finding, many TODAY readers also offered constructive comments.

Cyclist-pedestrian crash — was condo exit's proximity to footpath a factor and what can be done?

15/04/2022

Mr Andrew Tan, 48, is the chief executive officer and co-founder of Pee-Ka-Poo Diapers, which makes its own diapers that are sold directly to consumers online.

SME Diaries: Covid-19 nearly killed our diaper firm. After mass resignations and social media flaming, key changes saved us

By Andrew Tan

10/04/2022

Miss Jessie Yeo Lee Eng, 47, was made redundant in October 2020 after working in the travel industry for more than 20 years. Finding a job outside of the industry was tough for her, but she worked with career coaches and took up courses to stay relevant.

Jobseekers’ Diaries: A travel industry veteran, I lost my mum and job in quick succession. Here’s how I start afresh

By Jessie Yeo

07/04/2022

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On the Talent Hunt: At our MedTech startup, most of our hires had no prior experience — and that's okay

Support for nurses should go beyond retention payments

On The Talent Hunt: Technology and upskilling helped our hotel tackle persistent manpower woes

On the Talent Hunt: AI chatbots for staff built by my startup help us work smarter and attract new staff

On the Talent Hunt: Work-life balance in the construction sector? Yes, it’s possible — with some creativity

Are Grab’s grace-period cuts for ride-hailing bookings fair to commuters?

On the Talent Hunt: My private school solved a hiring headache with an untapped talent pool — mums returning to the workforce

Here’s how the authorities are helping people with disabilities take up sports

On the Talent Hunt: At my computer firm, we’re tackling the labour crunch by creating flexible jobs for gig workers

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More needs to be done to help people with disabilities take up physical activities

On the Talent Hunt: Unfilled vacancies have hurt our shipping firm. Our response is to modernise and digitalise

Baby's hospitalisation from skin cream bought online shouldn’t deter proper use of topical steroids for some conditions

On the Talent Hunt: My PR firm takes months to hire a local professional. So we cast a wider net

Should Ang Mo Kio Sers flat owners have to top up cash for similar-sized replacement units?

On the Talent Hunt: My music school struggled to hire teachers, so we turned to AI to boost productivity

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Review law requiring HIV-positive persons to disclose status to sexual partners

SME Diaries: How I kept my 48-year-old Chinese medicine shop relevant during the pandemic

What can be done to help construction workers beat the heat?

Resale levy ensures a fair allocation of public housing subsidies, says HDB

SME Diaries: How Covid-19 affected our catering business and made us change course in more ways than one

What can be done to tackle the issue of fake vehicle licence plates?

Harsher penalties needed for e-vaporiser offences

SME Diaries: Going fully digital helped our creative agency ride through Covid-19, but talent crunch looms large

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More clarity needed on rules for convoys, road gatherings

SME Diaries: Adapting to online lessons at my tuition centre was a challenge amid Covid-19, but we left no one behind

Should HDB resale levy be waived or tweaked for owners of older flats?

Let bereaved families bid proper farewell to loved ones infected with Covid-19

Relook resale levy for long-time HDB owners who want to sell their first flats

SME Diaries: We run a traditional industrial supplies business. Covid-19 gave us the opportunity to modernise

3 ways to measure Singapore’s progress to a truly gender-equal society

As Christians, our worship music should not intrude on others’ personal space

SME Diaries: Covid-19 was tough for our car rental business. We made it a priority to protect our hirers and staff

Cyclist-pedestrian crash — was condo exit's proximity to footpath a factor and what can be done?

SME Diaries: Covid-19 nearly killed our diaper firm. After mass resignations and social media flaming, key changes saved us

Jobseekers’ Diaries: A travel industry veteran, I lost my mum and job in quick succession. Here’s how I start afresh

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