[Post 1149] Life In Singapore Women’s Prison | Inside The Women's Prison - Part 1/3 | CNA Documentary

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How do inmates survive within the strict confines of Singapore’s only women’s prison? In the first episode of this three-part series, we follow six inmates as they navigate the rigours and realities of life behind bars.

With rising tensions and few outlets for relief, Joanna reaches her breaking point, putting her freedom at risk. After 14 years behind bars, long-buried doubts resurface when Christeen finally receives a long-awaited visit from her distant son. Yu Xin clings to simple pleasures and finds respite from monotony. Halen embraces her newfound responsibility as an IC but fears the repercussions that could land her in lockup. Juliana is forced to confront the weight of her past when she comes face-to-face with her imprisoned daughter, while Haziqah struggles with helplessness after receiving devastating news about her son.

[Post 1148] Cheap Vegetarian Food At This Hidden Food Court Under Temple In Chinatown | Lunch With Us: Singapore

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How good can cheap vegetarian food really be? Office workers Ken and Yvette often make the 20-minute walk to a “hidden” vegetarian food court, Lian Xin Restaurant, in the basement of the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple in Chinatown, Singapore.  

The space used to serve as a dining hall for monks and devotees, before it was turned into a non-profit food court serving budget meals to the public. It runs on donations, and those who can’t afford a meal can eat for free. 

[Post 1147] Indonesia Rolls Out Free Meals For Children, Pregnant Women, Mothers | CNA Correspondent

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Indonesia launched its free nutritious meal programme in January. It aims to combat malnutrition and stunting by providing free meals to 83 million school-age children, pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers. But its long-term sustainability is a major concern, especially financially. The government has acknowledged the ballooning costs as it faces challenges to fund the programme. Despite the hurdles, the programme has been well-received. Students and parents have expressed satisfaction with the meals. Indonesia also plans to import some 400,000 cattle this year to support the programme which promises to provide milk and meat to students. President Prabowo Subianto has set an ambitious target to import a total of two million cattle for breeding purposes over the next five years.

[Post 1146] Why We Moved Into Malaysia’s “Ghost City”: Forest City's Growing Community

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Forest City, Malaysia’s multibillion-dollar real estate project in Johor, has long been labelled a "ghost town”. Planned to house 700,000 residents, it is only 15% completed to date - and has just 9,000 residents. So, what fuels its residents' optimism towards the megacity’s future?

[Post 1145] Best Answers To Tough Hiring Interview Questions: Advice From A Job Coach | Money Mind | Employment

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Best Answers To Tough Hiring Interview Questions: Advice From A Job Coach | Money Mind | Employment

[Post 1144] Should The Elderly Be Allowed To Drive? We Put Elderly Drivers To The Test | Talking Point

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Should elderly drivers be made to take more stringent tests? Should they be banned from driving altogether? Recently, a Talking Point viewer wrote in to us with exactly this concern! He’s worried about older drivers on our roads, and how often elderlies are involved in accidents.

Join host Steven Chia as he investigates how elderlies feel about driving, how well elderlies do on the road – and in driving tests, as well as what happens when older drivers are faced with the possibility of taking pubic transport for a day. Steven will also talk to older drivers to find out their concerns and views on this topic, including his 85-year-old mum who still drives daily.

[Post 1143] Recession-Proof Investing: Timing, Opportunities & What To Buy During A Downturn | Money Mind

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Can you make money during a downturn, and how do you know when the time is right?