“It’s not just about being able to write a cheque. It’s being able to touch somebody’s life.” – Oprah Winfrey, Host, Actress, Producer and Philanthropist Philanthropy is a Greek term that means “love of mankind”. According to Investopedia, the earliest act of philanthropy happened as far back as 347 B.C., when Greek philosopher Plato authorised his
The ageing population in Singapore has created daunting challenges for its healthcare sector, and the impact is increasingly being felt today. According to a DBS healthcare report published on July 4, healthcare expenditure for the ageing republic is set to triple to S$44 billion by 2030, and hospital admission is targeted to hit 791,000 yearly,
In a recent Epoch Times interview, Terence Quek, CEO of Emergenetics International-Asia Pacific—a global, human capital company—shared some of his childhood stories and what it felt like growing up in Jalan Bahagia City. Mr. Quek, who is also the outreach director for Project Happy Feet, a non-profit, humanitarian organisation, spoke about the carefree days he spent
‘Billion Dollar Whale’ Sold Out Across Malaysia Since its release last month, Billion Dollar Whale—the latest exposé on Malaysian national Jho Low’s involvement in the elaborate One Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) money-laundering scandal—has sold out across major bookstore chains in Malaysia. In an interview with portal Coconuts. co in September, co-author Wright described Low as the “puppet master” in the scandal.
Jack Ma, the founder of Chinese e-commerce conglomerate Alibaba, is known for his love of Tai Chi. During an interview with Esquire in 2013, Ma discussed his understanding of Taoism and applying it to management—in particular, to realise that when things reach an extreme, they can only move in the opposite direction (物极必反). However, Ma recently announced his plan to resign as
The concept of Cultural Marxism has been used everywhere, and there are differing opinions on what it’s about. Some say it’s a conspiracy theory, some say it doesn’t exist, and yet some say that it’s the number one enemy of Western Civilisation. So, what is it really? Loosely defined, Cultural Marxism is a theory that states that Marxist ideas are now getting entrenched
You have printed documents in black and white or colour, but can you imagine printing a steak, a liveable house, rocket engine parts, prosthetic limbs, functional replica pistols, designer sunglasses, a two-seater car, a rowboat, clothing, or even a functional human organ? The rapidly evolving technology of additive manufacturing or three-dimensional (3D) printing has turned
SINGAPORE – In recent years, the use of the phrase “foreign talents” as an umbrella term for foreign nationals who are working in Singapore, some of whom may even be naturalised citizens, is a sign of the emergence of xenophobia in Singapore society. It is timely that Singaporeans understand from the scientific perspective xenophobia and
By Vibrant Dot Staff A meaningful life isn’t about acquiring money and other facilities; it’s about dedicating your life to helping others as much as you can,” wrote Quek Siu Rui, 28, co-founder of Carousell, on his Twitter page. The top National University of Singapore (NUS) business graduate has always opted for the road less
Malaysia’s Prime Minister, Mahathir Mohamad, vowed to strengthen ties with the nation’s “twin” as he officially called for a review of water sold to the republic at the 33rd ASEAN summit in Singapore. In the veteran leader’s first official visit to Singapore since he returned to power in May, Mahathir said he would work more
“I cannot smile,” quips Chef Benny Se Teo during a photoshoot with Epoch Times. Stern and stout, he exudes a ‘Da Ge’ (big brother) charisma. But underneath his formidable frame lies a compassionate soul. The 55-year-old chef cum owner of the Eighteen Chefs restaurant chain has been making an impact in people’s lives—particularly the lives
By Li Yen | Singaporean comedienne and actress Abigail Chay is famed for her role as Auntie Abigail in the Channel 5 sitcom Under One Roof. She is also widely known as the daughter of “McDonald’s granny”; her late mother portrayed an amicable granny in the popular McDonald’s TV commercial in the ‘90s. Prior to
You know Christmas when the streets take on an almost magical look with dazzling seasonal lights that turn festive moods on immediately. London, Paris, New York, Tokyo, Singapore and our neighbour Kuala Lumpur—which city has the dreamiest Christmas lights? 1. London London’s Christmas lights are simply gorgeous. Imagine a glorious glowing angel spreading her wings
Singapore—situated at the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula in South East Asia—is a multiracial country that comprises of Chinese, Malays, Indians, Eurasians, and many other smaller ethnic communities. Though Singapore is not a Chinese country, ethnic Chinese make up 74.3 % of the country’s population. So, have you ever wondered when Chinese immigrants first
When people agree to disagree, we often hear them say, “That’s true for you but not for me,” or “That’s just your perspective.” Sounds familiar? Chances are, they’re representing postmodernist thinking. Many scholars have tried to define postmodernism, but a wide range of definitions exist. And that is the exact premise of postmodernism—that there is
Continued from the previous article: In August, a UN human rights panel reported that around 2 million Uyghurs and Muslim minorities have been forced into political indoctrination camps in Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, as part of a brutal crackdown. In this series, The Epoch Times delves into the persecution of the Uyghurs in China as
Patrick Tan is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Fortis Law Corporation, a young and promising law firm. It was the first in Singapore to be awarded the prestigious PrimeLaw certification, which stands for Practice Management Excellence Standard awarded by the Law Society of Singapore. Patrick is an entrepreneur by nature, spontaneous and bold
Singapore will soon enforce laws on cryptocurrencies – similar to that of fiat currencies – as it toughens its stance on bitcoins and other virtual currencies, now banned in neighbouring Thailand, Vietnam and India. The enforcement, however, will not be as tough compared to China, where cryptocurrency exchanges were shut and access to service websites
Have always dreamed of living in a landed house some day but never thought that you could actually afford one? What if we tell you that it is not as far-fetched as you imagined it to be? In fact, you could easily live comfortably in a landed house for the price of a 3-room BTO.
According to Taiwan News, President Xi Jinping has announced plans to investigate nearly 200 other celebrities who might be entangled in tax fraud, including Taiwanese celebrities like Ethan Ruan, Wallace Huo and Mark Chao. By June Low | One of the most influential actresses in Mainland China, Fan Bingbing is also the highest-paid celebrity in
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