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Why They Chose Millennia Institute
Muhammad Mikhail (left) with his 2 close friends in Millennia Institute. Photo credit: Muhammad Mikhail When Muhammad Mikhail received his O-level results, he knew his dream of entering Ngee Ann...
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Hidden Singapore: The Deep, Dark and Dilapidated
Muhammad Herizzad manoeuvres his way through the labyrinth of trees as if it’s his second home as I follow closely behind. He’s my tour guide for the day at Sentosa Cove. But we aren’t here to see...
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Singapore: In the Eyes of Tourists
Singapore receives more than 18.5 million international visitors in 2018, according to the latest data from Singapore Tourism Board. Many tourists spend time at our shopping belts, integrated resorts...
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Which Browser Is The Best For Your Studying Needs?
Many of us have been studying or working from home since Singapore implemented the “circuit breaker” measures to slow the spread of Covid-19 on April 7. For me, my Internet browser has become my...
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No Work for These Polytechnic Interns
Staying at home to draft proposals based on “fake events” was not what Cynthia Ng had envisioned when she joined the company that had organised events like Fintech Festival and The Music Run. The...
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Do Primary Students Like Home-Based Learning?
After some initial teething issues, many primary school students seem to have gotten used to going digital for their lessons. Photo By: Coen Sim Home-based learning during the Covid-19 circuit breaker...
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Home-Based Learning For Big Families
Meet Mr Kelvin Tan, 49, a marketing professional and father of six. Besides his youngest child who’s 3 this year, his five other children, aged 6 to 18, have been on home-based learning since the...
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Selfless Singapore: Outram Alumni Prep Meals For Juniors
In April, Mr Erwin Tan set up a Covid-19 fund for his alma mater, Outram Secondary School. The 40-year-old entrepreneur used the money raised to buy meals for students who had to report to campus...
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3 Unusual Birthdays Amid Covid-19
Joyce-lynn Chua turned 18 on April 17. A day later, she was admitted for three days into Alexandra Hospital. Like many others whose birthdays fall in the Covid-19 circuit breaker period, she didn’t...
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A Year Unlike Others – Hari Raya From Home
The Covid-19 outbreak hasn’t dampened the spirit of celebrating Hari Raya Aidilfitri in Singapore. Hisham (second from right) and his family taking their annual family photo with a twist.Photo...
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How Couples Stay Together While Apart During Covid-19
Truman Lee, 19, hasn’t seen his girlfriend, Corine Chong, 19, since Singapore’s circuit breaker measures started on April 7. The physical separation has been especially tough for him as his love...
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Editor’s Note: May 2020
Hi all! We are Eunice and Christel, Editors of The UrbanWire this semester. We are excited for what’s planned for the publication and can’t wait for you to read and participate in what we have in...
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I Tried a Killer Workout at Home
Like many others, I’ve jumped on the indoor workout bandwagon since Covid-19 struck. Working out in our own homes is still the safest way to stay fit amid the pandemic. It helps that I have a...
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Selfless Singapore: SMU Duo Distribute Care Packs To The Elderly
When Singapore’s circuit breaker was introduced in April, Victoria Neo, 23, and Jaslyn Quek, 26, decided that they should do more for the elderly. The two final-year business students from Singapore...
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Covid-19: How do Fitness Studios Stay Afloat?
Running a business is never easy, much less during Covid-19. Like many other non-essential businesses, fitness studios in Singapore had to close since the circuit breaker measures kicked in on April...
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Are These Backgrounds in Online Meetings Real or Fake?
First impressions always last. I’ve heard this phrase countless times– from my parents, teachers and even friends who try to set me up on dates. But with the Covid-19 pandemic forcing us to meet...
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Selfless Singapore: Sewing Masks for the Community
Meet 43-year-old Mr Bernard Tan and his 62-year-old mother, Mrs Alice Tan. In just a month, they hand-sewed 600 face masks for foreign workers at the Changi Lodge Dormitory. When Covid-19 saw its...
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Harhys Stewart: National Footballer and TikTok Sensation
If you are a frequent user of the popular video-creating application, TikTok, Harhys Stewart would probably strike you as a familiar face. The 19-year-old gained traction among the TikTok community in...
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My Mother Judges My Cooking
The circuit breaker has brought the inner Gordon Ramsay out of many Singaporeans, including me. During the pockets of free time between my home-based lessons, I’m able to observe how my mother whips...
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How do you think you have been coping during the circuit breaker? Have you been measuring yourself against others more than usual on social media, comparing your days to others’ seemingly productive...
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