PERSPECTIVE: “I want to develop from the roots, to help their future. If their roots will be strong, whatever they go, they can do, will be better.” As a child, Rahman Mohammad Ataur had a passion for education, but he was unable to finish his studies as his parents couldn’t afford the school fees and needed him to help them with farming. In March 2015, at the … [Read more...] about ‘I survived an explosion in S’pore that left me in a coma. Now, I run my own school.’: Former migrant worker
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PM warns Thailand to brace itself for potential flooding
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha warned Thailand to brace itself for another deluge of water this month. The 68 year old PM ordered governors in provincial areas to prepare for potential flooding after weather forecasters predicted more heavy rainfall until the end of the month. Thailand witnessed a heavy taste of what is to come over the past 24 hours after a … [Read more...] about PM warns Thailand to brace itself for potential flooding
After deluge, climate change fears make South Korea prioritise Seoul flood defences
SEOUL – The heaviest rain in Seoul in 115 years has spurred the South Korean capital to revive a $1.15 billion (S$1.6 billion) plan to improve drainage after floods exposed how even the affluent Gangnam district is vulnerable to climate change-driven extreme weather. Experts say the city's capacity to drain water is far behind what's needed to handle a deluge like the one … [Read more...] about After deluge, climate change fears make South Korea prioritise Seoul flood defences
I came to S’pore from Bangladesh to work at age 20 & an explosion left me in a 3-month coma. Here’s my story.
As told to Jane Zhang. My name is Rahman Mohammad Ataur. I'm 24 years old this year, going to be 25. I came from Bangladesh. I grew up in village area actually, quite far from city. That life very simple, we every day fight for the basic needs, like foods, clothes, and everything. Parents didn't encourage education When I was very young, my parents are … [Read more...] about I came to S’pore from Bangladesh to work at age 20 & an explosion left me in a 3-month coma. Here’s my story.
Thailand to Weed Out the Loopholes of Legalized Cannabis
While cannabis (Weed) has been legalized in Thailand for one month, recreational use and public access to marijuana are still gray areas. On Bangkok’s infamous Khaosan Road, which is home to dozens of bars, restaurants and guest houses, MPs, district officials, police, and the press scrambled to inspect weed vendors that have sprouted up everywhere. Khaosan Road in Bangkok … [Read more...] about Thailand to Weed Out the Loopholes of Legalized Cannabis