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Stallholder Khoo Lian Geok is also feeling the pinch at Methodist Girls ‘ School.

In her attempts to offer food that meets the health needs of students and in accordance with the Health Promotion Board ( HPB) rules, she uses wholegrain pasta for her dish.

However, the better option is almost twice as expensive as standard noodles.

For whole grain noodles, 3kg used to cost S$ 5 ( US$ 3.9 ). But then, that exact amount you charge S$ 9 or more, she said, adding:” Standard pasta are about S$ 4 cheaper”.

Canteen stallholders ‘ profits are being squandered by price inflation.

Many sellers told CNA they are struggling with the fees and only make between S$ 1, 500 and S$ 2, 000 ( US$ 1, 200 and US$ 1, 500 ) a month.

This is despite minimum rental prices that range from S$ 5 to S$ 15 per month.

School closures during holidays, restricted working time, and home-based teaching have also made it tough for them to keep a regular income.

These restrictions could be one of the causes of some students leaving their institutions and fewer people aspire to work.

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You leave your studio in Sembawang and start making small furniture pieces for family and friends one day. The second, you’re approached to create two custom-made seats for Pope Francis ’ future visit to Singapore.  

At the end of July, Govindharaj Muthiah received the coincidental call from the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Singapore. The 44-year-old Singaporean woodworker, who took his passion for woodworking full-time in 2019, did not expect to get presented the best contrast to his Resume to date.  

And for the record, even though he completed both” 100 per cent handmade” chairs within a whirlwind month, the news still had n’t sunk in when he spoke to CNA Lifestyle on Thursday ( Sep 5 ) about his initial shock.

“ When I got the visit, the first question was: ‘Hi, we knew you do equipment. We were introduced by people. And I was asked if I could create a seat. I was like, ‘Okay, do you have the proportions? I’ll work on it, ’” recalled Raj, as he prefers to get known.

“Then ( the caller ) said, ‘No it ’s more than that, there’s a lot of specific details. ’ And I said, ‘Okay, give me the gathering. I typically say to consumers,” If you can pull it and show me how to build it for you,” But also, I said that, thinking he’s on the same site.

” He paused for a while and said, ‘It’s for the Pope. ’ I was like, ‘Sorry? Who? ’ He ( repeated himself ): ‘For the Pope. ’ ”

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What types of harsh business methods are being discussed?

In the Sterra case, CCCS discovered that the business made false and inconsequential assertions about the manufacture of air and water filters in Singapore, the quality of its tap water, and about discounted pricing.

Unfair trade practices that are covered by the Consumer Protection ( Fair Trading ) Act are listed in the Second Schedule of the law.

It’s not an exhaustive list, but these practices include&nbsp, representing a product to have sponsorship, approval, characteristics, components, qualities, uses or benefits- that it does n’t actually have.

It is also cruel to mislead the user that a solution is required. So is it necessary or desirable to make it seem like a maintenance or replacement is necessary or desired?

What exactly are CASE and CCCS capable of?

CASE is informally warn the violating merchant or enter an agreement where the retailer agrees to end the cruel practice and pay the enraged customer.

However, there are limitations because CASE may force businesses to participate, according to lawyers who have previously told CNA.

CASE will negotiate on their behalf, but affected users also have to pay membership and operational costs.

That’s unless they belong to a union or company that’s now a State part.

On the other hand, CCCS gathers data on unfair trade practices, requests courtroom orders to require suppliers to quit them, and ensures stores follow those directions.

It does not, however, have the authority on its own to great the store.

However, if the store disobeys the court’s ruling, it may be held accountable for contempt of court. This is a criminal offense that can result in a fine or prison name.

If a merchant refuses to provide information, damages or falsifies information, lies, or otherwise impedes CCCS’ investigation into unfair practices, it may be guilty of an offence as well.

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Boccia, which means to plate in Roman, is a specific game sport played by players in chairs. Since it was developed for those who are deaf or have reduced vision, Golfball relies almost entirely on audio.

SDSC has not yet been involved in the design of the space, but it has recently shared a primary set of rules for equitable sport facilities with Sport Singapore ( SportSG) for its evaluation. &nbsp,

According to Ms. Fan, some things should be taken into account, including whether the para-sports facilities would be on ground level or raise levels, and whether there are enough available changing rooms and restrooms for various wheelchair users. &nbsp, Flooring may especially be non-carpeted and degree, to promote motion of chair users, she added. &nbsp,

She told CNA on Thursday that “in addition to enhancing our athletes ‘ performance, developing activities research and sports medicine knowledge and expertise in disability activities would also be beneficial.”

” Most practitioners base their training on non-disabled sports but when it comes to para-athletes, it becomes a more optimistic and experimental strategy”.

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The role for caregiving in a home, whether for aged parents or a sick relatives part, tends to fall on the person, whether she’s single or married.

According to a study conducted by the National Council of Social Service (NCSS) in 2022, 60 % of carers in Singapore are women.

In addition to being at least four times more likely than men to have parenting tasks, the White Paper on Singapore Women’s Development, published in 2022, revealed this.

According to Koh Yan Ping, CEO of the Singapore Council of Women’s Organisations (SCWO ),” traditional beliefs and gender stereotypes frequently design women as major carers.” Caregiving and child-rearing were seen as natural modifications of their roles in giving birth before people were more active in the workplace.

Over day, “unpaid, unrecognised workers becomes a cultural rule, presenting caring as a’ burden’, mostly for women”, she added.

According to the 2023 People in Small report, 19.1 per share of the populace is aged 65 years and above, and this number will increase to 24.1 per cent by 2030.

According to a 2019 AWARE Eldercare Research Report, young women without children typically take care of their families as their engaged siblings, if any, may have their own to care for.

She would discover to her parents ‘ day-to-day demands, and take time off work to visit them to medical and healthcare meetings.

The sandwich technology includes married people who perform caregiving responsibilities. Usually aged between 39 and 59 years, they’re caught in-between having to care for both their older relatives and growing kids.

Additionally, according to the White Paper on Women’s Development, married ladies in dual-income communities are five times more likely than men to be able to handle both domestic and administrative tasks.

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SINGAPORE: There will be” sustained help” for budding artists and sports skills, and other activities as part of the refreshed&nbsp, President’s Challenge. &nbsp,

Set up in 2000, &nbsp, the original scope of the annual funding function was to help create a more nurturing and coherent society, and to support the less fortunate.

Its range has since been broadened, with the implementation of annual elements like caring for carers and empowering people with disabilities, but it will then get “beyond social improvement”. &nbsp,

President Tharman Shanmugaratnam also noted at the launch of the refreshed&nbsp, President’s Challenge on Wednesday ( Sep 4 ) that community donations to the Community Chest are growing, while donations to social causes are seeing the highest levels of giving as well as volunteering.

The “refreshing and repurposing” of the President’s Challenge is” so fast” as it comes amid “positive advancements”, which help to create a broader panorama of giving and charity for some cultural reasons, he said.

Mr Tharman added:” Its simple objective, going beyond immediate requirements, will be to achieve sustained social effect: By uplifting desires and possible, especially amongst those who start with greater chances”.

The expanded focus of the event is to ensure that their growth is sustained “over the years” as well as promoting probable in the arts and sports, especially for those who are less fortunate. &nbsp,

” In both athletics and the arts, achievement is shaped by skill, but it also depends significantly on odds and even upsets”, said Mr Tharman. &nbsp,

” Many of our best people first discovered anything by accident, discovered they could do it, gained some enjoyment from it, and spent years developing their skills in the arts or game.”

We want to support each talent’s development continue over the years by expanding those options and opportunities for them to be discovered.

Nur Syahidah Alim, a nationwide para-athlete, was just one of the examples cited by Mr. Tharman. Born with diplegia, which is a form of cerebral palsy affecting one’s ability to walk or stand, she&nbsp, was excused from participating in physical education ( PE ) during school.

But Nur Syahidah&nbsp, stumbled upon archery at 18 after attending an event organised by the Singapore Disability Sports Council ( SDSC ) and “has not looked back since”, he added.

The second Singaporean to become&nbsp, a world champion in para-archery after winning gold at the 2019 World Archery Para Championship, she&nbsp, advanced to the&nbsp, children’s substances available 1/8 reduction round at&nbsp, the&nbsp, Tokyo Paralympics.

Nur Syahidah also participated at the Paris Paralympics, exiting the women’s compound open competition in the round of 32 last week.

Mr Tharman said the one of the aims of the refreshed President’s Challenge is to give an “extra lift” to disability sports. &nbsp,

He also used the example of para-athlete&nbsp, Colin Soon. The 19-year-old national para-swimmer, despite being visually impaired, clinched multiple medals at last year’s ASEAN Para Games, showing “what is possible”.

Soon, who was at the event, told CNA:” I certainly hope this would definitely improve all areas of everyone’s sport and also raise the accessibility of it, such that more talents can be spotted, and also bring awareness to para-sports in general, and also make it a much better environment for everyone” .&nbsp,

The President’s Challenge will also partner with SportSG to “expand chances and thicken the pipeline” of future talents, including by supporting SportSG’s partnerships with schools, &nbsp, Mr Tharman added.

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