Firsthand

Firsthand from Kallang: Maids & migrant workers transform disused open field into volleyball carnival every Sunday

No washrooms or water points nearby, but the migrant workers make do.

September 23, 2023, 10:39 AM

Firsthand from Bugis: In this free choir, Filipino domestic helpers relive their childhood dreams of stardom

“So for these women, I think it’s important to show them that they are not only cleaners. They can also touch the lives of people, in different ways.”

September 16, 2023, 09:37 AM

Firsthand from CCK: S’pore’s 1st Yakult lady still in the same job after 37 years. How does she do it?

Not your ordinary salesperson.

September 10, 2023, 06:41 PM

Firsthand: S'pore para shuttler faced tough losing streak & almost quit. It was just what he needed.

Xavier Lim, 21, competed at his first Asean Para Games this year. But getting there was not an easy journey.

August 13, 2023, 10:20 AM

Firsthand from Bugis: Mum & daughter open modern cafe to sell traditional pandan waffles from S$2

Getting hungry now.

August 12, 2023, 11:19 AM

Firsthand from Yishun: Free table tennis coaching attracts young, elderly, & persons with disabilities

It's received visitors from Jurong to Pasir Ris, and even as far as Sweden.

August 10, 2023, 04:45 PM

POV: I sell tissues near Clementi Mall. I'm happiest when I see people & go out every day.

The former cleaner shares about his interactions with customers and what keeps him going.

August 06, 2023, 10:14 AM

Firsthand from Redhill: S'porean, 58, arranges free funerals for elderly who die alone

When you confront death every day for almost 40 years, maybe you can be as chill as this guy.

August 05, 2023, 03:40 PM

Firsthand from Marina East: S’porean family starts ‘mini bird park’ where pet parrots fly free every weekend

Whether rain or shine.

July 30, 2023, 10:13 AM

Firsthand: After breaking national record, next challenge for S’porean para swimmer, 15, is the O-Levels

Janelle Tong was the youngest para athlete to represent Singapore at the 2023 Asean Para Games.

July 29, 2023, 09:29 AM