[Post 805] I'm A SCDF Community First Responder: Attending To Crises By Foot | On The Red Dot - Secret Heroes

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Chia Jun Wei may seem like any other student starting his journey at the Singapore Institute of Technology, but there’s more to him than meets the eye. Whenever his phone alerts him, Jun Wei springs into action as one of SCDF’s community first responders. At just 22, he's already made a huge impact by responding to 30 cardiac arrest emergencies and 15 fire incidents in his neighbourhood. Jun Wei is driven by a strong sense of duty to help others in moments of crisis, saving lives before the paramedics arrive.

[Post 804] Gold Prices Keep Hitting Record Highs. Is It A Good Time To Buy? | Money Mind | Investment

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The price of gold keeps hitting record highs. So is it a good time to buy? 

[Post 803] Singapore Football Woes: Can We Really Make 2034 World Cup? | Talking Point | Full Episode

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Mention local football to most Singaporeans and you’re likely to get two reactions: fond memories of past Malaysia Cup glory, or sighs at the national team’s lack of silverware in recent years. Today, the country is hoping to rebuild the beleaguered game from the ground up, with the aspirational goal of qualifying for the 2034 World Cup part of the process. 

But exactly a decade away from 2034 – where exactly is Singapore football now, and what will it take to get it to the next level? In this special two-part series, Talking Point Host Steven Chia goes behind the scenes at the latest national project to lift local football, and heads overseas to learn what it takes to be the world’s best – from the world’s best. 

Featuring exclusive interviews with key members of the local football fraternity, national team head coach Tsutomu Ogura, FAS President Bernard Tan and Minister for Culture, Community and Youth Edwin Tong, among others, Steven find outs what it will take for a nation to dare dream again.

[Post 802] Malaysia Races To Become Global Tech Hub: From Semiconductors To Data Centres | CNA Correspondent

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Malaysia is racing to become a global tech hub. It is competing with regional rivals such as Singapore, Vietnam and Thailand in attracting investments from big tech companies. The Malaysian states of Penang, Selangor and Johor are leading the charge. 

Penang wants to tap into the front end chip manufacturing supply chain, which involves wafer fabrication, advanced testing and packaging. Selangor is positioning itself as a potential powerhouse in the global integrated circuit design industry. 

Meanwhile, the southern state of Johor is now the largest data centre market in Malaysia, driven by a boom in investments by multinational corporations with a regional presence. It also ranks as one of the largest markets in the Asia-Pacific region. The success of attracting billions of dollars in investments comes with challenges. Malaysia needs to fill a critical gap of 60,000 engineers to meet demand in the semiconductor industry.

[Post 801] ‘It’s Okay To Send Mum To A Nursing Home’: China’s Changing Face Of Filial Piety

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As China rapidly ages, notions of filial piety are shifting. More adult children are embracing nursing homes as a viable way to care for their ageing parents and grandparents - rather than as a last resort for the elderly. 

But with a nationwide shortage of eldercare staff and affordable facilities, most top-notch private nursing homes remain out of reach, while cheaper public ones have months-long waiting lists. The situation is even more dire in rural areas, which have only 1.7 million beds for over 100 million elderly people.

As Beijing plays catch up in boosting the country’s eldercare sector, will nursing homes continue to grow in acceptance among Chinese families? Or will the social stigma of using them persist?  

[Post 800] How A No-Spend Challenge Helped Me Stop Overspending And Save Money | Money Mind | Savings

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Can a “no-spend challenge” help you to streamline your finances and save money? Host Cheryl Goh puts herself to the test. 

[Post 799] Why A Malaysian Millennial Moved From Kuala Lumpur To Countryside & How It's Paid Off | Money Mind

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Nuraishah Shamsuddin left a big city job in graphic design, drawn by the pull of the countryside. Find out how a return to rural roots is paying off for this Malaysian millennial.