A 70-year-old man who was found unresponsive in a MacPherson Housing and Development Board (HDB) flat was conveyed to the hospital after a fire broke out there on Jul. 28.

He subsequently passed away.

The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said via a Facebook post that it was alerted at about 2:05am on Jul. 28 to a fire at Block 39, Circuit Road.

The police told Mothership that they were alerted to the same fire at about 2am on Jul. 28.

Fire extinguished

When SCDF arrived, black smoke was emitting from the living room of a unit on the ninth floor.

Firefighters conducted forcible entry to gain access into the unit, the post stated.

The fire, which involved items in the living room, was swiftly extinguished.

Hospital, investigation

During the firefighting operation, firefighters found an unresponsive person in the living room.

Firefighters immediately carried the person out of the unit and started cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

The man was then conveyed unconscious to Changi General Hospital, where he subsequently passed away.

SCDF noted that together with the police, it evacuated about 80 residents from the affected block as a precaution.

The cause of the fire is under investigation and police investigations are ongoing.

People who sell their private homes to buy public flats will not need to wait 15 months to do so with immediate effect.

This was announced by National Development Minister Chee Hong Tat on Jul. 28.

In a joint statement by Ministry of National Development (MND) and Housing and Development Board (HDB) on the same day, it was announced that private residential property owners who purchase a non-subsidised HDB resale flat without an HDB housing loan will not be subjected to a 15-month wait-out period.

"This follows several quarters of price moderation in the HDB resale market, which is showing signs of stabilisation," the statement added.

The pandemic led to delays in new flats construction, causing an imbalance of supply and demand, which caused resale housing prices to rise, Chee said at the 11th Singapore Economic Review Conference, according to CNA.

With the government ramping up supply, prices have moderated significantly, he added.

Property cooling measures were introduced in September 2022.

The 15-month wait-out period was to moderate the demand for HDB resale flats at the time, the joint statement added.

Access to affordable public housing was prioritised for Singaporeans, such as first-time homebuyers, who may have more urgent housing needs.

Authorities said previously that the wait-out period was a temporary measure.

However, there were exemptions made for some segments of homeowners.

Singapore citizens aged 55 and above were exempted from the 15-month wait-out period if they moved from their private property to a four-room or smaller non-subsidised HDB resale flat.

This was to better support the retirement needs of seniors.

A 38-year-old man had just finished up a gym session when he was shot in Simpang Ampat, Penang in Malaysia.

According to New Straits Times, the shooting occurred at 10am on Jul. 27.

The man, who has a criminal record, had stopped to buy some eggs at a convenience store after his workout and was about to enter his car.

He was then approached by a masked man wearing a black jacket who fired several shots at him.

The victim then fled into a nearby eatery, with the gunman in pursuit.

Several more shots were fired, and the victim was hit in the hand before the assailant made off in a car.

Free Malaysia Today reported that the victim was taken to hospital and is in stable condition.

Police are investigating the shooting.

Marmite has apparently run out in Singapore.

A number of supermarkets that relied on Unilever Asia's supply may no longer stock Marmite, the dark, sticky, and savoury British food spread made from yeast extract.

When Mothership visited Cold Storage at Nex shopping mall on Jul. 23, the Marmite shelf was empty.

Vegemite, on the other hand, was fully stocked.

Searches on the websites of major local supermarkets also yielded no results.

In response to Mothership's queries, a Sheng Siong spokesperson said that both Marmite and Bovril are currently unavailable at their stores.

Meanwhile, Cold Storage said they are currently not carrying Marmite in their stores but working with suppliers to bring in alternative stocks.

Marmite has been available in Singapore since the British colonial era.

Customers disappointed

Following its disappearance from store shelves, some Marmite fans took to social media to express their disappointment.

An online user posted an email reply apparently from Unilever Singapore, which said it no longer carried the Marmite brand in Singapore.

The absence was attributed to insufficient consumer sales and limited retail distribution.

It added that “the competition to remain on limited supermarket shelf space becomes extreme” as a product’s sales decline.

However, Unilever Singapore said it might consider bringing it back in the future.

A screenshot of a notice shared on social media on Jul. 16 further revealed that Unilever Asia delisted the spread from its portfolio starting from Apr. 1.

Mothership has reached out to Unilever for comment.

About Marmite

First created by the Marmite Food Company in 1902, Marmite is produced from a by-product of beer brewing.

It is a vegan source of B vitamins and is traditionally spread thinly on buttered toast.

Marmite is now manufactured by the British company Unilever.

It was distributed to Singapore via Unilever Singapore.

Reuters reported that between late 2025 and early 2026, Unilever considered selling Marmite and Bovril, as well as other British brands to trim the portfolio of the company.

Bovril is a beef extract paste similar to Marmite.

A team of national servicemen (NSF) who are mascot performers for the 2026 National Day Parade (NDP) have been going viral on social media.

Videos of the mascots dancing garnered more than 20,000 likes in one TikTok post by user @bssrui.

NSFs as 13 mascots

There are 13 mascots performing on stage for the National Education show, representing local landmarks as well as iconic Singaporean symbols and campaigns from the past 60 years, according to Mindef's Pioneer magazine.

They will perform at the National Stadium with over 2,600 performers and 36 artistes, The Straits Times reported.

Among them is He Mingzhe, an NSF behind Brave, the mascot for Beyond the Label's mental health movement.

Brave has currently been dubbed the "blue ball" on social media.

The mascots have thus far gained support online for their antics and dance moves, with one post calling them the "best part" about NDP 2026.

"I didn't expect us to blow up on TikTok, but it's really heartening to hear that people are enjoying our performances. It motivates us to continue putting in the effort to bring forth a good show," Pioneer reported He as saying.

Put as much energy into performance

For Soh Jie Feng, the one behind NDP mascot August the merlion, being unrecognisable in front of the audience allowed him to give his best performance.

He told ST that as he is more reserved, this experience pushes his boundaries.

"Even though it might seem very small to put in my best effort for the small dance segment that we have, but I feel that it really contributes to the show," he said.

Javan Ng Jie Ren, 19, who is the performer behind the orange dragon playground, told ST that performers were encouraged to put as much energy as they could into the performance.

Since the theme for this year's NDP is "Majulah Singapura, Go Beyond!", that is the mindset the mascots wanted to bring to the parade this year, he added.

Safety

Although the costume is lightweight, it was initially difficult to walk quickly in it, He told ST.

The mascots also have to perform choreographed dance moves, and Ng added that he has to run across the stage at one point of the performance.

As such, 11 mascot guides will ensure the mascots' safety as they enter and exit the stage, Pioneer reported.

This includes keeping them a safe distance from the edge of the stage and away from show pyrotechnics and other onstage props.

The mascot overall-in-charge is 24-year-old Philip Tham, who is also a mascot guide.

"One of my biggest challenges is managing the energy levels of the mascots because they come onstage at different times – once at Chapter Two and again at Chapter Six. As there's quite a long wait in between, we need to make sure that their energy remains high throughout (the Show)," Pioneer reported Tham as saying.

The mascot guides also help the mascots get out of their costumes when they are not performing and carry spare batteries with them to prevent mascots from getting deflated.

NDP 2026

The 2026 NDP will be returning to the National Stadium for the first time in 10 years.

With a seating capacity of about 42,000 at the venue, the parade and ceremony segment will feature the largest civilian participation in over a decade.

The National Day celebrations this year will not feature Red Lions and mobile columns, including in the heartlands.

The NDP show will be organised into five chapters under the overall Parade theme, "Majulah Singapura, Go Beyond!"

It will integrate aerial elements, stage lifts, and multimedia displays, including NDP's first-ever indoor drone light show and largest indoor special effects presentation.

More information will be available online at www.ndp.gov.sg.

Convicted sex offender Amos Yee is set to plead guilty on Sep. 7 to NS enlistment offences, according to court records seen by Mothership.

According to CNA, Yee has had a guilty plea fixed before Deputy Principal District Judge Luke Tan after a pre-trial conference on Jul. 24.

Yee was previously charged in March with three offences related to his NS obligations.

The alleged offences occurred over two periods from Dec. 13, 2015 to Apr. 19, 2016, and from Dec. 15, 2016 to Mar. 19, 2026.

He is accused of failing to report for medical screening under the Enlistment Act from Apr. 26, 2016 to Mar. 19, 2026, a period of nine years.

He is also accused of leaving Singapore without valid exit permits.

CNA reported that Yee is still required to fulfil his NS obligations, but he will not be prosecuted in military court or sent to detention barracks for the same offences being dealt with in the criminal court.

Yee had previously fled to the U.S. in 2016, but was imprisoned from 2021 to 2025 for possessing child pornography and grooming a minor, and was deported to Singapore in March 2026.

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Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Zaqy Mohamad has stepped forward to defend a woman who denied involvement with the former Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim, who resigned his position.

Earlier reports stated that allegations had surfaced claiming she was the woman behind his recent resignation.

Facebook post

In a Jul. 27 Facebook post, Zaqy said that though many are "still trying to come to terms with the hurt and disappointment of recent events", "we should not cause the same pain to others".

He said: "A woman who was wrongly identified in relation to Prof Faishal has had to publicly clarify that she was not involved."

Noting that her photographs and identity were circulated, exposing her to false accusations and abusive comments, Zaqy urged that "no innocent person, especially a woman, should have to endure such harassment because of unfounded speculation".

He said: "Prof Faishal has served our community with sincerity and dedication over many years. As he and his family go through this difficult period, I hope we will continue to accord them the privacy, compassion and respect they deserve."

"Our community has always valued adab (good manners, etiquette)," he added.

"It reminds us to be careful with our words and responsible with what we share. Before passing on a claim, let us pause, verify the facts and remember that a few clicks online can cause deep hurt to innocent people."

Willing to take legal action

Prior to this, in an Instagram post on Jul. 27, the woman, Rasidah Caudal, included a screenshot of what appeared to be a Telegram message claiming that she was "the one who caused MP Faishal to resign".

"I would like to take the occasion to categorically reject these accusations," she said.

Caudal superimposed the text, "untrue allegation", over this screenshot, and said in the caption that she has been "wrongfully accused as the woman in the Prof Faishal case".

Caudal is a certified senior piloxing and pilates trainer whose classes are held at various community centres, as listed on the onePA website.

She clarified in her post that her "only contact with" Faishal was during her two fitness events at Kampung Ubi Community Centre (CC), which were organised by the Kembangan CC Women’s Executive Committee (WEC).

These two events, she told Mothership, took place on Mar. 29 and Jul. 12.

She clarified that she has not had any "personal meeting[s]" with Faishal.

She also warned that she "will not hesitate to take legal action against anyone spreading these false rumours".

Apart from herself, Caudal also urged the public not to seek to cause damage to the actual woman involved.

Schools and Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs) will continue to step up efforts to stay vigilant and respond to the threat of youth self-radicalisation, said the Ministry of Education (MOE) on Jul. 27.

This comes after the Internal Security Department (ISD) announced that three self-radicalised Singaporean youths were issued Orders of Detention earlier this year.

The youths were aged 14, 15 and 19.

The 14-year-old was 12 when he was radicalised, making him the youngest person to be detained under the Internal Security Act (ISA).

Two of the detained youths planned violent attacks against their schoolmates.

MOE said it takes a serious view of youth self-radicalisation and has put in place a range of preventive and educational measures in schools and IHLs.

Preventive and educational efforts

Measures have been put in place to tackle youth self-radicalisation in schools and institutions.

In Social Studies and Secondary History, as well as Character and Citizenship Education (CCE) lessons, students are taught about the dangers of extremist ideas, prejudice and stereotypes.

Through teacher-facilitated inquiry and discussions, students explore the roles that individuals and groups can play in strengthening understanding and interactions across racial and religious groups, as well as how they can contribute to promoting harmony.

Students are also taught to be safe, respectful and responsible users of cyberspace, and to be positive influences online through Cyber Wellness lessons in CCE.

Through these lessons, students learn to recognise online risks, identify negative influences and discern inappropriate websites and content.

They are also taught to look out for one another and are encouraged to seek help from trusted adults, such as parents, teachers and school counsellors.

Trained to identify those at risk of self-radicalisation

Separately, schools and teachers are trained to identify students who may be at risk of online self-radicalisation.

School counsellors work closely with teachers and other school personnel to identify students who may require support, allowing for timely intervention when concerns arise.

School leaders and teachers are also guided on how to handle such cases promptly, before they escalate to more serious levels.

MOE has also worked with ISD since 2007 to conduct counter-terrorism and counter-radicalisation workshops and activities for student leaders, educators and other school staff across education institutes in Singapore.

These efforts help participants gain a better understanding of the threat of terrorism, recognise tell-tale signs of radicalisation, as well as understand the importance of early reporting.

Speaking to the media on Jul. 27, Education Minister Desmond Lee noted that one of the three cases was reported by someone in a school who had picked up signs of radicalisation and alerted the authorities.

"We are encouraged by this, as it shows that counter-radicalisation efforts are bearing fruit on the ground, and we will work with MHA to do more on this front," he said.

Restricting access on Personal Learning Devices

MOE has also installed a Device Management Application (DMA) on the Personal Learning Devices (PLDs) issued to secondary school students.

This application filters objectionable online material or content that may not be conducive to teaching and learning, including websites containing extremist content.

Schools also have website filtering systems to restrict access to inappropriate websites and content through school wireless networks.

MOE said these measures are continuously reviewed and updated to keep pace with the evolving online landscape.

Drills and exercises

MOE has also worked with schools and IHLs to conduct workshops, scenario-based discussions, drills and exercises on potential threats from within and outside educational institutions.

These sessions cover immediate response, recognising warning signs, incident reporting and escalation procedures, with the aim of strengthening emergency preparedness in schools.

The ministry said it will continue to enhance its emergency response to any new evolving threats.

It will also continue to work closely with ISD, community partners and parents to protect students and educational institutions from the threat of youth radicalisation.

Directions issued against online entities

Separately, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said the Singapore Police Force (SPF) has issued Disabling Directions (DD) against one online service provider and two Access Blocking Directions (ABD) to Internet Service Providers over terrorism-related content accessible to people in Singapore.

The DD requires the relevant online service provider to take all reasonable steps to disable Singaporean users' access to the relevant online videos.

On the other hand, the ABD requires Internet Service Providers to block access by people in Singapore to the relevant offending websites.

The offending videos and websites contain terrorism-related content that honours and glorifies extremists, and calls on supporters to join their cause.

Following investigations, a direct nexus was found between the content and past self-radicalisation cases in Singapore, where youths became radicalised after consuming material on those sites or obtained information from them to plan attacks.

MHA said the government takes a serious view of such online content that incites violence or promotes terrorism.

It added that it is working with the Ministry of Digital Development and Information (MDDI) and MOE to safeguard Singaporeans, particularly children, from harmful online content.

MHA also stressed that tackling harmful online content requires a whole-of-society effort.

It urged members of the public, particularly parents and educators, to remain vigilant about youths' exposure to harmful content online, and to make a report should they encounter content that glorifies or incites violence.

It also encouraged open conversations with young people about the dangers of online radicalisation.

There were 29,864 live births and 26,499 deaths recorded in Singapore in 2025.

This gives rise to a natural increase of 3,365, down from 7,261 in 2024.

This is the first time recorded live births have fallen below 30,000, according to data available on SingStat which dates back to 1960, before independence.

Compared to 2024 figures, the number of live births has gone down, while the number of recorded deaths has gone up slightly.

The 2025 numbers were reported in the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority's (ICA) annual Report on Registration of Births and Deaths, released on Jul. 27, 2026.

Births

Compared to 33,703 live births in 2024, the number of live births in 2025 was 11.4 per cent fewer.

Of the 29,684 live births in 2025, 26,071 were citizen live births, where at least one parent is a Singapore citizen.

Including births where at least one parent is a Singapore citizen or permanent resident, or resident live births, the number increases to 27,393.

2,471 were non-resident live births, whose parents are neither Singapore citizens nor permanent residents.

The median age of first-time mothers in 2025 has gone up slightly to 32.1 from 31.9 in 2024.

The median age of mothers giving birth to their second or subsequent child has also shown a gradual upward trend over the same period

There were 258 single-parent birth registrations in 2025, down from 330 in 2024.

Ethnic groups

Out of the total newborns in 2025, Chinese newborns accounted for 56.6 per cent, Malays for 22.5 per cent, Indians for 11.5 per cent, and other ethnic groups for 9.4 per cent.

The crude birth rate, or live births per 1,000 Singapore residents, remained highest among Malays at 11.8, although there had been a dip from 12.1 in 2024.

This is followed by Indians at 7.3 and Chinese at 5.3.

Deaths

There were 26,499 registered deaths in 2025, with the median age at death being 78.2 years.

The median age of death for females was 82.5 years, compared to 75.7 for males.

In 2024, there were 26,442 registered deaths.

Cancer, heart disease among leading causes of death

Based on provisional data, the leading causes of death in 2025 were cancer and heart and high blood pressure diseases.

Together, such diseases accounted for 52.1 per cent of all registered deaths.

Male mortality in 2025 surpassed female mortality with a ratio of 1,194 per 1,000 female deaths.

Males had a higher proportion of deaths attributed to heart and high blood pressure diseases, as well as accidents.

Females exhibited a higher proportion of deaths associated with kidney and disorders of the urinary system and cerebrovascular disease.

Cerebrovascular disease refers to conditions that affect blood flow to the brain, such as stroke.

Suicides

The number of suicides in 2025 stood at 256, according to provisional data.

The finalised figure for the number of suicides in 2024 was 441, up from the provisional 314 recorded in last year's report, which was released in July 2025.

There were more male suicides than female suicides in both 2024 and 2025.

Of late, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has quickly emerged as one of the biggest conversations at work.

For some workers, it has been a helpful assistant — checking grammar, summarising information, keeping track of deadlines or helping them get started on unfamiliar topics.

For others however, the concern with AI goes beyond having to learn a new tool.

Rather, it is the fear that parts of their role could be automated, that their experience might be less valued or that they may even find themselves eventually displaced by AI one day.

Anxiety of job loss has been acknowledged by PM Wong

Such fears have been acknowledged by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.

In his May Day speech, PM Wong acknowledged that “not everyone feels ready” and that many are anxious.

He said, "I cannot promise that there will be no disruption. Jobs will change. Some will disappear. And the pace of change will be faster than anything we have seen before."

There have also been at least a few job losses amidst a drive to adopt AI.

In June 2026, Shopee began cutting hundreds of developer jobs amidst its push towards AI, with eight per cent of its developer workforce affected.

And in May 2026, Standard Chartered announced that it plans to reduce its support workforce by more than 15 per cent, which is equivalent to about 7,800 jobs, by 2030, as the bank accelerates its adoption of AI in a move to improve operational efficiency.

Such instances are an indication of how AI is changing the way work gets done, with some jobs likely to be reshaped, some tasks to be automated, and some workers needing to pick up new skills in the process.

Will AI eventually replace me as it becomes better?

Among the professionals we spoke to, a common worry was that AI is no longer just a tool to learn, but something that could eventually take over parts of their work.

For Shannon, a 35-year-old senior manager in branded services, this anxiety has already surfaced in a core part of her role: vetting content.

She said, “AI is already so good at grammar checks, rewriting, and reviewing content. It feels like more and more of what I do can be automated.”

Her concern has grown as AI becomes capable of handling more complex work.

“My role is more about coordinating with colleagues, managing projects, and following up on tasks.

But then I started thinking: what if AI eventually becomes good enough to coordinate work, summarise discussions, track action items, and even manage projects?”

Raymond, a 37-year-old physical fitness coach, shared a similar concern. He noted that AI can already help create fitness and dietary plans, raising questions about how much clients may still rely on human coaches.

“Clients might eventually see less need for coaches when AI can provide the information they need, and all that is left is to execute the AI-planned workouts,” he said.

“In such a scenario, the role of a physical fitness coach is reduced to counting reps at best,” Raymond added.

Unclear expectations over AI, while still needing to worry about how it factors into my performance

For Samuel, a 63-year-old executive director of a charity, the anxiety is less about whether AI should be used, and more about the lack of clarity on how it should be used.

He said his organisation has signalled that teams should stay lean by tapping AI, but without a clear roadmap.

“The difficult part is that the expectation to be ‘lean and light’ is not always matched with a clear plan for how the team is supposed to become AI-savvy.”

Staff have generally been left to their own devices to figure out how to use AI, which has been a source of frustration and anxiety for him, as it means AI is now a new, unknown factor in his performance.

“Are we even doing the right thing, according to what the organisation wants? Do they want us to use AI to help analyse reports?”

Thus far, his use of AI has been self-directed, largely through online tutorials.

Samuel said, “There is a difference between saying ‘use AI to be more productive’ and actually investing in structured training, workflow redesign, responsible-use policies, and practical support for staff to learn how to use AI properly.”

Even then, he worries about how any productivity gains may be interpreted.

“In principle, if I use AI well, that should make my role more valuable because I am helping the organisation become more effective.

But if AI adoption is discussed mainly in terms of staying lean, reducing cost, or doing more with fewer people, it can feel as though the better I become at using AI, the more I may be proving that fewer people are needed.”

The AI disruption can therefore leave workers caught between two worries: not wanting to be left behind, but also not knowing what meaningful upskilling looks like.

For some workers, AI has made work easier though not always in dramatic ways

That being said, it is not all doom and gloom, however.

For Shannon, AI has still made a key task easier, keeping track of her deadlines.

And for Raymond, AI has helped to automate many repetitive administrative tasks such as answering enquiries, following up with prospects and scheduling consultations.

“AI has allowed our team to focus more of our energy on coaching and member engagement,” he said.

In the case of Daniel, he highlighted how providing a ChatGPT Pro subscription to each of his staff has improved the quality of their reports as they can use it to quickly provide information on unfamiliar topics.

He said, “My staff no longer have any excuse that they do not know how to do a piece of work.”

This in turn means he can focus on developing their critical thinking skills, Daniel pointed out.

What does the Tripartite Jobs Council have to do with all of this?

The bigger question then, is not whether AI is good or bad.

It is whether workers, employers and the wider system can manage the transition in a way that gives people confidence, rather than leaving them to figure it out alone, or worse, only after displacement happens.

On Apr. 30, 2026, the creation of the Tripartite Jobs Council to help workers and businesses was announced.

The council brings together NTUC, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM), and the employers’ trade union, Singapore National Employers Federation (SNEF), to look at how jobs are changing, where workers may need support, and how companies can adopt AI without leaving people behind.

Speaking at the launch of the council, NTUC Secretary General Ng Chee Meng said the aim of the council is to address concerns such as PMEs lacking full AI workplace application awareness, a growing perception amongst youth that skills and qualifications no longer guarantee employment, and increasing anxiety by seniors’ over skills obsolescence.

According to The Straits Times, the council will focus on providing coordinated support for transformation of the workforce in tandem with AI adoption.

It will also provide targeted transition support for workers and occupations that are at risk due to the AI disruption, and help to raise public awareness about AI so that more members of the public will go for training.

That means looking at broad-based and sector-specific training, identifying roles that may be more exposed to disruption, and giving workers clearer pathways to adapt.

So, where can I start?

For a PME who is unsure whether AI is relevant to their role, the first step may not be to sign up for the nearest course.

Instead, it may be to understand how their work is likely to change, which parts of their role can be supported by AI, and what skills would help them stay useful in that new environment.

This is where initiatives such as NTUC’s AI-Ready SG can come in handy.

Launched in February 2026, the AI-Ready SG initiative involves making structured AI training pathways available to all workers and will offer more than a million places through NTUC LearningHub for training over the next few years.

These pathways include courses in using AI for sales, marketing and human resources, as well as managing workplaces and workflows amidst AI-driven digital transformation.

NTUC members will also be able to receive subsidies of up to 50 per cent for the subscription costs of eligible AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude and Github Copilot, among others, under the Union Training Assistance Programme.

At the same time, the transition cannot fall only on workers.

If AI is introduced by employers without proper job redesign, employees may experience it as a threat rather than a tool.

According to NTUC Secretary General Ng Chee Meng in his May 5 speech in Parliament, NTUC will work with companies, through the Company Training Committees (CTCs), to identify jobs that may be affected by transformation, close skills gaps and map out clearer progression pathways.

This is to help ensure that AI adoption can lead to better jobs and not just leaner teams.

What if my job is already being affected?

For workers whose roles are already being affected by AI or business transformation, the support needed may be more immediate, as it may no longer be enough to simply be told to “upskill”.

Such workers may need help to understand what is changing in their job, identify transferable skills, explore new roles, and access career guidance or training support.

Here, NTUC has provided support for workers via its Employment and Employability Institute (e2i).

Affected workers can seek out career coaching services to help identify their career moves and join employability workshops to enhance their job search, resume writing and interviewing skills.

For professionals who are pressed for time, or prefer a “self-help” option, they can make use of NTUC’s AI Career Coach which can analyse their resume, identify strengths and gaps and recommend additional job possibilities based on their skills and experience.

Workers can also make use of the NTUC LearningHub Career Mentorship Programme to connect to certified mentors who will provide guidance through an AI‐enabled match‐scoring system that pairs mentees with mentors aligned to their career goals.

The Tripartite Job Council, which supports the National AI Council, is also stepping up to make sure you are not left behind as AI changes the workplace.

The council will continuously study the impact of AI, review policies and introduce programmes aimed at helping workers and businesses, especially SMEs, adopt AI with confidence, strengthen career conversion pathways, and ensure workers have access to skills that they need for new opportunities.

Through these, NTUC can help workers take practical next steps to navigate into a new area of work.

Should workers panic?

Probably not. But they should not ignore AI either.

The professionals we spoke to show that AI’s impact is not the same for everyone.

Some workers are already using it confidently. Some are curious but unsure. Others are worried that the technology may reduce the value of their experience or make their roles more vulnerable.

All of these reactions are valid.

What matters however, is whether workers receive practical support — not just broad messages that AI is important, but clear guidance on what to learn, how to apply it, and where their jobs may be heading.

Fortunately, help exists in the form of initiatives under AI-Ready SG, so you do not have to figure this out alone.

This sponsored article made the author consider looking up a course in AI