What does it mean to be a Good Guy? It means living up to your name, walking your talk, and doing good things consistently no matter the challenges that come your way. SMDC once again shows it is the home of The Good Guys with trailblazing initiatives that continue to extend assistance to communities beyond its own. Its latest initiative is a partnership with the Department of Agriculture (DA) that brings the Kadiwa Market to SMDC homes. This partnership not only helps residents gain access to affordable and high-quality fresh produce but also provides farmers with a ready customer base. All roads lead to SMDC The Good Guys Kadiwa Market was formally launched at the SMDC Light Residences on March 6. “Kadiwa is built on the concept of bringing farmers closer to the consumers,” says DA’s Minky Alba. “In doing so, we cut the layers of distribution. We remove the presence of middle men.” The farmers come all the way from the Cordilleras. The lowland farmers ... » Learn More about In good spirits: SMDC helps farmers and residents through Kadiwa Market
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Rosyth School and Hwa Chong Institution win National Chinese Challenge
SINGAPORE - Rosyth School and Hwa Chong Institution emerged champions of this year's National Chinese Challenge, which saw a record number of participants. In its eighth year, the competition attracted about 5,045 students from 172 schools, up 40 per cent from last year's participation. The National Chinese Challenge is an annual event to promote the Chinese culture and cultivate an interest in learning Chinese among students. Participants can also showcase their language abilities and interact with other Chinese language learners. The event is organised by Singapore Press Holdings' (SPH) Chinese Media Group and Nanyang Girls' High School. It is Hwa Chong Institution's first time clinching the top position in the secondary category, while Rosyth School's last win in the primary category was in 2016, said SPH in a statement on Saturday (April 17). Fifteen-year-old Andrew Timothy Siauw from Hwa Chong Institution said: "We have been preparing for the competition on top of school ... » Learn More about Rosyth School and Hwa Chong Institution win National Chinese Challenge
Community support networks vital to tackle Indian women’s issues at home, workplace: Indranee
SINGAPORE - A lack of community support for older women and prevailing gender stereotypes at home were some of the pressing issues concerning Indian women, said Minister in the Prime Minister's Office Indranee Rajah on Saturday (April 17). Speaking on the sidelines of a dialogue session attended by 46 men and women from the Indian community, Ms Indranee said a network of support for women was vital to tackle issues at home, workplaces, schools and in the community. Ms Indranee, who is also Second Minister for Finance and National Development, said: "Many of the participants felt that they would be more comfortable talking to another woman if they have problems. "So women's support networks are something that should be looked at so women can go for help, to gain knowledge, to upskill and to connect with other like-minded women." She was joined by MP for Sembawang GRC Vikram Nair at the event held at Singapore Khalsa Association. The session was part of the Conversations on ... » Learn More about Community support networks vital to tackle Indian women’s issues at home, workplace: Indranee