# volunteer (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover volunteer. Page: Feed: --- ## [NDR 2026: S’pore to showcase Chinese heritage with new gallery and exhibition](https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/ndr-2026-spore-to-showcase-chinese-heritage-with-new-gallery-and-exhibition) _2026-08-23 · The Straits Times World News_ A Singapore Chinese Heritage Gallery will open at the Singapore Conference Hall in 2031. ## [NDR 2026: Cap on screenings of dialect films will be lifted if they have Mandarin-dubbed versions](https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/ndr-2026-cap-on-screenings-of-dialect-films-will-be-lifted-if-they-have-mandarin-dubbed-versions) _2026-08-23 · The Straits Times World News_ Details for pay television will be announced soon, said PM Lawrence Wong. ## [NDR 2026: Team of Malay/Muslim office-holders, MPs to be continually renewed and strengthened](https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/ndr-2026-team-of-malaymuslim-office-holders-mps-to-be-continually-renewed-and-strengthened) _2026-08-23 · The Straits Times World News_ Speaking in Malay, PM Wong said that younger office-holders are stepping up. ## [Pipe leak in Bukit Timah road disrupts residents’ water supply for nearly nine hours](https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/pipe-leak-in-bukit-timah-road-disrupts-residents-water-supply-for-nearly-nine-hours) _2026-08-23 · The Straits Times World News_ Water supply was restored to all affected units on the same day. ## [Ecuador President to make South American country’s first state visit to Singapore](https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/ecuador-president-to-make-south-american-countrys-first-state-visit-to-singapore) _2026-08-23 · The Straits Times World News_ The visit from Aug 23 to 24 is at the invitation of President Tharman Shanmugaratnam. ## [PM Wong to give his National Day Rally speech in English](https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/live-pm-wong-to-deliver-his-national-day-rally-speech-on-aug-23) _2026-08-23 · The Straits Times World News_ PM Lawrence Wong had earlier spoken in Malay and Mandarin. ## [Train and bus users will have reminders to keep Singapore clean in Public Hygiene Council campaign](https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/environment/train-and-bus-users-will-have-reminders-to-keep-singapore-clean-in-public-hygiene-council-campaign) _2026-08-23 · The Straits Times World News_ A Keep Singapore Clean-themed train on the North East Line will be launched in September. ## [Kids can get up to $3k funding for Punggol heritage projects; new Peppa Pig stage show](https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/parenting-education/kids-can-get-up-to-3k-funding-for-punggol-heritage-projects-new-peppa-pig-stage-show) _2026-08-23 · The Straits Times World News_ Make family time all the more special with these ideas and activities. ## [Man arrested for drink driving, driving without licence after accident in Geylang](https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/man-arrested-for-drink-driving-driving-without-licence-after-accident-in-geylang) _2026-08-23 · The Straits Times World News_ His 31-year-old male passenger was also arrested for permitting a person without a valid licence to drive. ## [What your child’s P6 prelim results are telling you and how to boost PSLE marks](https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/parenting-education/what-your-childs-p6-prelim-results-are-telling-you-and-how-to-boost-psle-marks) _2026-08-23 · The Straits Times World News_ These exams are a rehearsal, not the end. Rebuild confidence and tackle small, manageable goals. ## [Daily plans, scheduled by AI (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/xT0Fl9duFpCz) _2026-08-23 · **Sponsored**_ AI-made daily plans that schedule tasks and protect focus time. ## [Silicon Valley executives are tech fans, just not when it comes to their own kids](https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/parenting-education/silicon-valley-executives-are-tech-fans-just-not-for-their-own-kids) _2026-08-23 · The Straits Times World News_ When they talk about their own families, they usually make clear their wariness of tech. ## [Parenting expert and Dopamine Kids author thinks your children need more fire and knives](https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/parenting-education/parenting-expert-and-dopamine-kids-author-thinks-your-children-need-more-fire-and-knives) _2026-08-23 · The Straits Times World News_ Michaeleen Doucleff's first book Hunt, Gather, Parent has sold more than one million copies. ## [Found: 15-year-old boy last seen in Tampines](https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/found-15-year-old-boy-last-seen-in-tampines) _2026-08-23 · The Straits Times World News_ Danial Matin Nor Azam was believed to be last spotted in a black hoodie and dark-coloured bermudas. ## [Missing: 62-year-old woman last seen in Tampines](https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/missing-62-year-old-woman-last-seen-in-tampines) _2026-08-23 · The Straits Times World News_ Fazidah Ansan was last seen wearing a beige headscarf, black blouse and beige pants. ## [As bicycle accidents hit 4-year high, cyclists call for more mutual respect from peers, road users](https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/as-bicycle-accidents-hit-4-year-high-cyclists-call-for-more-mutual-respect-from-peers-road-users) _2026-08-22 · The Straits Times World News_ Accidents involving cyclists hit a four-year high in 2025 with 772 cases, including 17 that were fatal. ## [NUS researchers find drug that turns off ‘master switch’ in aggressive breast cancer](https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/nus-researchers-find-drug-that-turns-off-master-switch-in-aggressive-breast-cancer) _2026-08-22 · The Straits Times World News_ The findings could lead to better, more personalised treatments for the aggressive cancer. ## [Work stress led woman to discover genetic condition that looks like heart attack](https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/work-stress-leads-woman-to-discover-genetic-condition-that-looks-like-heart-attack) _2026-08-22 · The Straits Times World News_ Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is estimated to affect about one in every 500 people worldwide. ## [Accidents involving cyclists surge to 4-year high with over 770 cases in 2025 as road safety worsens](https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/accidents-involving-cyclists-surge-to-4-year-high-with-over-770-cases-in-2025-as-road-safety-worsens) _2026-08-22 · The Straits Times World News_ More than half of these accidents were due to failing to keep a proper lookout and cycling in a disorderly manner. ## [Taskforce finds Malay/Muslim youth value meaningful work, relationships, faith over job titles](https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/taskforce-finds-malaymuslim-youth-value-meaningful-work-relationships-faith-over-job-titles) _2026-08-22 · The Straits Times World News_ Several initiatives will be rolled out in the coming months to address their concerns. ## [AVS to hold pet adoption drive in Singapore’s CBD for the first time](https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/avs-to-hold-pet-adoption-drive-in-singapores-cbd-for-the-first-time) _2026-08-22 · The Straits Times World News_ The event will be held at Guoco Tower Urban Park in Tanjong Pagar from 11am to 8pm on Aug 27 to 29. ## [Meet Claude, the AI assistant (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/ZMGXw50BSWW4) _2026-08-22 · **Sponsored**_ Conversational AI to answer questions, brainstorm ideas, and help with tasks. ## [S’pore general dentists split over new guidelines for wisdom tooth surgery](https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/spore-general-dentists-split-over-new-guidelines-for-wisdom-tooth-surgery) _2026-08-22 · The Straits Times World News_ Some dental practitioners fear the new guidelines will limit their career growth. ## [SimplyGo fixes two-day pre-peak discount glitch that affected 210,000 journeys a day](https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/simplygo-fixes-two-day-pre-peak-discount-glitch-that-affected-210k-daily-journeys) _2026-08-22 · The Straits Times World News_ The issue was caused by a configuration error, says SimplyGo. ## [Tree falls on 2 cars in Dempsey area; private-hire driver freed from MPV by spa staff](https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/tree-falls-on-2-cars-in-dempsey-area-private-hire-driver-freed-from-mpv-by-spa-staff) _2026-08-22 · The Straits Times World News_ The other vehicle was parked; the incident saw traffic in Loewen Road blocked. ## [Car on fire in Toa Payoh carpark draws crowd, including kids](https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/car-on-fire-in-toa-payoh-carpark-draws-crowd-including-kids) _2026-08-22 · The Straits Times World News_ The SCDF said the fire involved the engine compartment of the car. ## [Child abuse at educational facility: Man’s aunt faces charges for failing to protect the kids](https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/child-abuse-at-educational-facility-mans-aunt-faces-charges-for-failing-to-protect-the-kids) _2026-08-22 · The Straits Times World News_ The woman is accused of having care of a child and knowingly permitting the child to be ill-treated. ## [Skilled trades fight ‘unglam, dirty’ perceptions to woo young people into shrinking local workforce](https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/community/skilled-trades-fight-unglam-dirty-perceptions-to-woo-young-people-into-shrinking-local-workforce) _2026-08-22 · The Straits Times World News_ As young people become more educated, many favour other less physical, more office-based roles. ## [4 fatal fires in 19 days highlight challenges of evacuating elderly residents with mobility issues](https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/4-fatal-fires-in-19-days-highlight-challenges-of-evacuating-elderly-residents-with-mobility-issues) _2026-08-22 · The Straits Times World News_ The fires resulted in around 220 people being evacuated. ## [Motorcyclist dies in hospital after two-bike accident on BKE](https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/45-year-old-woman-motorcyclist-dies-in-hospital-after-two-bike-accident-on-bke) _2026-08-22 · The Straits Times World News_ The 45-year-old woman was taken to hospital in an unconscious state. ## [LTA proposes tighter rules for deregistered cars amid rise in illegal use on roads](https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/lta-proposes-tighter-rules-for-deregistered-cars-amid-rise-in-illegal-use-on-roads) _2026-08-21 · The Straits Times World News_ The proposed scheme will shift responsibility for deregistered vehicles from owners to authorised exporters ## [Marriage and parenthood, Singapore’s evolving social contract set to lead Rally agenda: Analysts](https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/marriage-and-parenthood-spores-evolving-social-contract-set-to-lead-rally-agenda-analysts) _2026-08-21 · The Straits Times World News_ Speech is likely to focus on how starting families can become more compatible with people’s aspirations, they said. ## [Stop CI/CD & Supply-Chain Attacks (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/thow7A8nTPvq) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Per-PR: 17 CI/CD checks and package malware scans with inline Check Run findings. ## [Costs of public community care apartments reduced, basic services cut following lacklustre demand](https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/housing/costs-of-public-community-care-apartments-reduced-basic-services-cut-following-lacklustre-demand) _2026-08-21 · The Straits Times World News_ Demand is nonetheless expected to pick up again with the more affordable pricing, say observers. ## [DBS, POSB digital payment services restored after short disruption](https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/dbs-posb-digital-payment-services-restored-after-short-disruption) _2026-08-21 · The Straits Times World News_ The bank said those using FAST, PayNow and SGQR payments on its DBS/POSB digibank and DBS PayLah platforms may have been affected. ## [2 Traffic Police officers taken to hospital for smoke inhalation after vehicle catches fire on BKE](https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/2-traffic-police-officers-taken-to-hospital-for-smoke-inhalation-after-vehicle-catches-fire-on-bke) _2026-08-21 · The Straits Times World News_ The fire was extinguished by firefighters with a water jet. ## [P1 priority for parent volunteers, 28 years on: Is it relevant – or fair?](https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/parenting-education/p1-priority-for-parent-volunteers-28-years-on-is-it-relevant-or-fair) _2026-08-21 · The Straits Times World News_ The scheme has drawn criticism for its transactional nature that goes against the spirit of volunteerism. ## [PUB files police report after photo of crocodile sighting at Pandan Reservoir found to be fake](https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/pub-files-police-report-after-photo-of-crocodile-sighting-at-pandan-reservoir-found-to-be-fake) _2026-08-21 · The Straits Times World News_ PUB said it confirmed the photograph was fake after further investigation. ## [TikTok ads use AI clones of popular figures Dewy Choo, Zhang Linghe to target S’poreans](https://www.straitstimes.com/tech/tiktok-ads-use-ai-clones-of-popular-figures-dewy-choo-zhang-linghe-to-target-sporeans) _2026-08-21 · The Straits Times World News_ Their identities have been exploited to market products to Singaporean TikTok users. ## [3,000 lower-income residents in north-east towns to get $500 in warm meals under new programme](https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/community/3000-lower-income-residents-in-north-east-towns-to-get-500-in-warm-meals-under-new-programme) _2026-08-21 · The Straits Times World News_ They will be given credits to redeem meals at about 30 food lockers. ## [Singapore, Vietnam to hold inaugural strategic dialogue on Aug 25](https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/singapore-vietnam-to-hold-inaugural-strategic-dialogue-on-aug-25) _2026-08-21 · The Straits Times World News_ The two countries will exchange views on governance, leadership, public services and other issues. ## [Man to be charged after allegedly stealing lorry](https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/man-to-be-charged-after-allegedly-stealing-lorry) _2026-08-21 · The Straits Times World News_ He may be punished with a jail term of up to seven years and a fine. ## [MOM investigating claims that airport wheelchair assistant had pay docked for being 11 seconds late](https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/mom-investigating-claims-that-airport-wheelchair-assistant-had-pay-docked-for-being-11sec-late) _2026-08-21 · The Straits Times World News_ The wheelchair assistant is said to have had $5 docked from his pay for being 11 seconds late for work.. ## [National Day Rally 2026: Expect road, lane closures in Ang Mo Kio on Aug 23](https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/national-day-rally-2026-expect-road-lane-closures-in-ang-mo-kio-on-aug-23) _2026-08-21 · The Straits Times World News_ Some roads and lanes near ITE College Central will close from 5am to 11.59pm on Aug 23. ## [$32m luxury goods ruse: Woman charged after she allegedly handled $35k of ill-gotten gains](https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/32m-luxury-goods-ruse-woman-charged-after-she-allegedly-handled-35k-of-ill-gotten-gains) _2026-08-21 · The Straits Times World News_ Yap Lee Peng Somchai was a director of Tradeluxury between March and May 2022. ## [Missing: Girl, 13, last seen near Westwood Ave in Jurong West on Aug 19](https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/missing-girl-13-last-seen-near-westwood-ave-in-jurong-west-on-aug-19) _2026-08-21 · The Straits Times World News_ Kayverlyn Tan Min Er was last seen wearing a white T-shirt and black shorts. ## [New AI-powered system to help detect motorists flouting traffic rules like driving in bus lanes](https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/new-ai-powered-system-to-help-detect-motorists-flouting-traffic-rules-like-driving-in-bus-lanes) _2026-08-21 · The Straits Times World News_ The system uses footage captured by cameras on buses and will be rolled out from the fourth quarter. ## [Search ongoing after crocodile sighted at Pandan Reservoir; water activities suspended](https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/search-ongoing-after-crocodile-sighted-at-pandan-reservoir-water-activities-suspended) _2026-08-20 · The Straits Times World News_ The crocodile is likely to be an estuarine species, said PUB. ## [Man taken to hospital after fire in Buangkok HDB flat](https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/man-taken-to-hospital-after-fire-in-buangkok-hdb-flat) _2026-08-20 · The Straits Times World News_ The man was taken to hospital due to cuts on his feet. ## [MOM tapping migrant worker network for alerts on issues like salary claims: Dinesh](https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/community/mom-tapping-migrant-worker-network-for-alerts-on-issues-like-salary-claims-dinesh) _2026-08-20 · The Straits Times World News_ Among channels used are a migrant volunteer programme and an MOM app. ## [Police reports filed after boys seen forcing open lift doors, entering lift shafts](https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/town-council-files-police-report-after-boys-allegedly-access-hdb-lift-shaft-in-woodlands) _2026-08-20 · The Straits Times World News_ Sembawang Town Council did not say when the incident took place. ## [Motorcyclist arrested after fleeing police roadblock and getting into accident in Farrer Road](https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/motorcyclist-arrested-after-fleeing-police-roadblock-and-getting-into-accident-in-farrer-road) _2026-08-20 · The Straits Times World News_ The 37-year-old man was found with a vaporiser and pod. ## [Director of firms in case involving 400 unpaid workers declared bankrupt](https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/director-of-firms-in-case-involving-400-unpaid-workers-declared-bankrupt) _2026-08-20 · The Straits Times World News_ A bankruptcy order was made against Ramu Palani Velu, director of seven local firms, on Aug 13.