The Straits Times of Singapore yesterday published a list of 44 men who allegedly had sex with an underage girl. This is the first time I have come across a list like this made public. If you think the men are probably serial rapists, thugs, paedophiles or perverts, think again. Included on the list are […]
TEACH OUR SONS AND GRANDSONS TO RESPECT WOMEN – IT’S NEVER TOO EARLY TO DO SO Read More »
Let’s not deceive ourselves. None of us are getting any younger. At best, some of us have managed to slow down the ageing process through healthy living. The worst thing we can do is to mark each birthday with a sense of gloom and depression. Isn’t it better to count our blessings than count the
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I had lunch yesterday at a cozy, homely cafe tucked away in an obscure corner of the garden outside Parkview Square in North Bridge Road, Singapore. What makes Chatters special is that it is run by staff all aged 50 and above with the exception of barista Kenster Yu, 31. “They need me to move
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Ron Akana is 83, and still going strong as a flight attendant with United Airlines. (Photo: New York Times) At an age when he should be enjoying his retirement, Ron Akana, 83, still derives joy from his work as flight attendant with United Airlines. He is silver-haired, wears bifocals and has been with the airline
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From the Straits Times April 8 It has been almost two years now since Hassan Marican, 60, left Petronas. His career with the country’s oil giant spanned 21 years, including 15 years as its President and CEO. His exit from Petronas Malaysia to the boards of Sembcorp Industries and Sembcorp Marine and Singapore Power is
MALAYSIA’S LOSS = SINGAPORE’S GAIN Read More »
The early 1960s were my coming of age years. I learned to dance and went on my first date. My grades at school took a dip when I discovered Billboard Top Hits and our own Top 10. The music came from the local radio stations, of course, and from my collection of LPs and EPs,
COMING OF AGE IN THE EARLY 1960’S Read More »
Today, 7 April, is World Health Day. The theme for this year 2012 is “Healthy Ageing” and the slogan is “Good health adds life to years”. Over the past century life expectancy has increased dramatically and the world will soon have more older people than children. Older men and women can lead full and productive
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Last week I attended the roundtable discussion on “Public Transportation: Issues and Solutions” organized by the Environment Bureau of the Socialist Party of Malaysia (PSM). The event was well attended with representatives from OKU groups, NGOs, FORMCA, ALIRAN and TRANSIT. Well-known environmentalist Gurmit Singh was also there to present his views. Most of the concerns
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Photo: Straits Times Qing Ming or All-Souls Day usually falls on the first week of April. This year it falls on 5 April. Thousands of Chinese Malaysians and Singaporeans who practise ancestral worship will observe this day by making the annual visit to the burial grounds of their dearly-departed kin. It is a mark of
WELL-TAKEN CARE OF IN THE AFTER-LIFE Read More »
The weekend is upon us again. Here are some of my favourite Youtube entertainment videos from my blog archives to lighten and brighten up your Sundays. These elderly folks will amaze you with their high jinks and nimble fingers. Marlow and Frances tinkering on the piano at Mayo Clinic while waiting for their appointment with
NO SLOWING DOWN FOR THESE AMAZING SENIORS Read More »
