13 February 2023 was like a breath of fresh air (literally), as Singaporeans no longer have to wear masks in public transport. As we move towards the lowest level of Disease Outbreak Response System Condition (Dorscon) Green, let us not forget the past restriction measures that some fear might still return anytime.
Read MoreA couple in Singapore recently made headlines for having their wedding at a kopitiam (hawker centre) in Bukit Merah. Siingaplex brings you some tips on how you can plan an unusual wedding banquet of your own.
Read MoreFew of us take the time to really disconnect from the hustle and bustle in our lives, and pay attention to the greenery and environment surrounding us. We speak to three different Singaporeans from varying walks of life, and learn how embracing nature has helped them for the better.
Read MoreHealthy living is gaining great traction in Singapore. We speak to May Lee (Mayleine), a Singaporean mother of 2, who works in the hospitality sector, and learn of how she has taken healthier living as a new way of life, by making homemade jams and preserving vegetables.
Read MoreIn light of the growing popularity of vapes in Singapore, the following is a satire piece exploring the local vape situation and Singapore’s strategy to deal with vapes.
Read MoreIn a world where body positivity, fat acceptance and size inclusivity is becoming a growing phenomenon, discrimination against those who are ‘plus sized’, ‘fat’ and ‘overweight’ remains actively prevalent in conservative Singapore.
Read MoreOver the weekends, the Samaritans of Singapore (SOS) announced the launch of CareText, a round-the-clock Whatsapp messaging service manned by SOS volunteers and staff, for individuals who are in distress and wish to seek help via text messaging. While such an initiative is a good step forward, should mental healthcare be preventive?
Read MoreAs Singaporeans embrace the importance of eating well and eating healthily, do our eating habits really coincide with the desire to live life healthily?
Read MoreAs busy working adults who struggle with striking a work-life balance in Singapore, how can we go about balancing work, life and having the need to exercise, to top it all off?
Read MoreWhile weed is legalised in Thailand, in Singapore not just weed but even vaping is illegal here. However, the law has not deterred the rising popularity of the use of vaporisers also known as vape or electronic cigarettes in Singapore. Why is it illegal here, what happens if you get caught, and why do people still put themselves through this risk?
Read MoreWork-life balance is something that is important to many of us and a factor to consider when picking our career. But after hours of OT and late-night Grab rides home from the office, some might start to think that work-life balance doesn’t exist in Singapore’s competitive work culture. Singaplex explores why work-life balance doesn’t exist for most working adults, except in a few rare cases.
Read MoreIn Singapore, we are opening our eyes to the importance of not just one’s physical well-being, but mental health. Today, mental health is less stigmatised compared to before. However, are we paying enough attention to it? We hear from people who have battled mental health conditions, and some who continue to fight battles up to date.
Read MoreIn a competitive and fast-paced society striving to achieve, Singapore is one of the most sleep-deprived nations- the slumberless. Despite being aware of the fact that we should be clocking in at least seven hours of sleep every day, and how detrimental it can be to have insufficient sleep, we remain a sleep-deprived, slumberless nation.
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