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THE URBANWIRE
Founded in 2002, The UrbanWire is a youth-centric e-zine produced by young adults for young adults. Our multimedia editorial team is made up of students from Ngee Ann Polytechnic’s School of Film & Media Studies. With our passion for journalism and producing relatable content for fellow youths, our team works to keep our community of readers current and connected. VIRTUAL ESCAPE ROOMS: YAY OR NAY? JNR Entertainment has since hosted over 1,000 runs in its virtual escape rooms, said its founder, Mr Robin Goh. Hosting the virtual sessions is making so much business sense that Mr Goh said he will focus on delivering online experiences rather than going back to the old ways. “It’s an extremely scalable model instead of abrick-and-mortar
WHICH BROWSER IS THE BEST FOR YOUR STUDYING NEEDS? Vivaldi – An All-rounder. Similar to Opera, Vivaldi comes with built-in ad-blockers, tracker blockers and the pop-up window feature. Beyond that, it gives you a great deal of freedom with customisation. You can alter the designs for the main menu and arrange the tabs on the top, bottom, left, or right side of your screen. WOULD YOU WEAR YOUR GRANDMA’S CLOTHES? Many women like her grandma wear their samfus for decades and rarely splurge on new clothes. “Just like our grandmothers in the past, we should love our clothes till they’re totally worn out,” says Trixie. Trixie Chua sports a samfu from Dear Samfu. Photo Credit: Trixie Chua. “ the same clothing they had from when theywere
ANIMAL SHELTERS FACE FUNDING CHALLENGE Animal shelters in Singapore share the challenges they face and how they sustain themselves. Mon, 2 Sep 2019. Lydia Ng, Iman Izzati, Dexter Lok, Suzannah Lum and Andreana Acosta. In Singapore, many animal shelters run purely on donations without government funding. A dog at Causes for Animals Singapore (CAS) (left) and a cat at theSociety for
JOHNATHAN CHUA: MEDIA IS ALWAYS PART OF MY LIFEOLD IS GOLD
Mr Ditcham has shipped in European and Chinese furniture dating back to the 19 th century for restoration in his shop. The Chinese rosewood chair in the picture above, for example, is from the 1900s. “ (It’s owned by) an old man, who had it forever in his family,” said Mr Ditcham. “The job was initially to repair only the chair’s HIDDEN CITIES: THE HIDDEN SIDE OF ANTHONY MORSE From braving the depths of a Sumatran mine to uncovering a World War II battlefield in Singapore, Anthony Morse, the charismatic host of TV series Hidden Cities, seems to walk the steps of Indiana Jones. After snagging the gig through a talent search for a host by the show’s producers last year, the 31-year-old American-Rawang (an ethnic minority group of Burma, China and Thailand) has been HAVE YOU SEEN THESE STRETCHED NECK COKE BOTTLES? Photo by Torsa Das. In fact, it’s these stretched bottles that got him hooked when he spotted them in Thailand some 30 years ago. He bought them, wrapped them, flew them home, and has since gingerly kept them in his glass cabinet. “Most of the cans you see now are in the standard red cans,” Mr Lian told The UrbanWire. FIGHTING THYROID CANCER AT 18 YEARS OLD Mon, 5 Mar 2018. Oriana Ong. Alexander Chua was diagnosed with cancer when she was 18. Six years ago, Alexandra Chua found a lump on the right side of her neck. She didn’t think much of it, and even joked about her growing “Adam’s apple” with her friends. Her mother urged her to have the lump checked by the family doctor.THE URBANWIRE
Founded in 2002, The UrbanWire is a youth-centric e-zine produced by young adults for young adults. Our multimedia editorial team is made up of students from Ngee Ann Polytechnic’s School of Film & Media Studies. With our passion for journalism and producing relatable content for fellow youths, our team works to keep our community of readers current and connected. VIRTUAL ESCAPE ROOMS: YAY OR NAY? JNR Entertainment has since hosted over 1,000 runs in its virtual escape rooms, said its founder, Mr Robin Goh. Hosting the virtual sessions is making so much business sense that Mr Goh said he will focus on delivering online experiences rather than going back to the old ways. “It’s an extremely scalable model instead of abrick-and-mortar
WHICH BROWSER IS THE BEST FOR YOUR STUDYING NEEDS? Vivaldi – An All-rounder. Similar to Opera, Vivaldi comes with built-in ad-blockers, tracker blockers and the pop-up window feature. Beyond that, it gives you a great deal of freedom with customisation. You can alter the designs for the main menu and arrange the tabs on the top, bottom, left, or right side of your screen. WOULD YOU WEAR YOUR GRANDMA’S CLOTHES? Many women like her grandma wear their samfus for decades and rarely splurge on new clothes. “Just like our grandmothers in the past, we should love our clothes till they’re totally worn out,” says Trixie. Trixie Chua sports a samfu from Dear Samfu. Photo Credit: Trixie Chua. “ the same clothing they had from when theywere
ANIMAL SHELTERS FACE FUNDING CHALLENGE Animal shelters in Singapore share the challenges they face and how they sustain themselves. Mon, 2 Sep 2019. Lydia Ng, Iman Izzati, Dexter Lok, Suzannah Lum and Andreana Acosta. In Singapore, many animal shelters run purely on donations without government funding. A dog at Causes for Animals Singapore (CAS) (left) and a cat at theSociety for
JOHNATHAN CHUA: MEDIA IS ALWAYS PART OF MY LIFEOLD IS GOLD
Mr Ditcham has shipped in European and Chinese furniture dating back to the 19 th century for restoration in his shop. The Chinese rosewood chair in the picture above, for example, is from the 1900s. “ (It’s owned by) an old man, who had it forever in his family,” said Mr Ditcham. “The job was initially to repair only the chair’s HIDDEN CITIES: THE HIDDEN SIDE OF ANTHONY MORSE From braving the depths of a Sumatran mine to uncovering a World War II battlefield in Singapore, Anthony Morse, the charismatic host of TV series Hidden Cities, seems to walk the steps of Indiana Jones. After snagging the gig through a talent search for a host by the show’s producers last year, the 31-year-old American-Rawang (an ethnic minority group of Burma, China and Thailand) has been HAVE YOU SEEN THESE STRETCHED NECK COKE BOTTLES? Photo by Torsa Das. In fact, it’s these stretched bottles that got him hooked when he spotted them in Thailand some 30 years ago. He bought them, wrapped them, flew them home, and has since gingerly kept them in his glass cabinet. “Most of the cans you see now are in the standard red cans,” Mr Lian told The UrbanWire. FIGHTING THYROID CANCER AT 18 YEARS OLD Mon, 5 Mar 2018. Oriana Ong. Alexander Chua was diagnosed with cancer when she was 18. Six years ago, Alexandra Chua found a lump on the right side of her neck. She didn’t think much of it, and even joked about her growing “Adam’s apple” with her friends. Her mother urged her to have the lump checked by the family doctor. STORIES – THE URBANWIRE COVID-19 Lifestyle Entertainment People Events Technology Relationships Education Environment COVID-19 Lifestyle Entertainment Events Relationships Education Environment BECOMING A MOTHER AT 16 YEARS OLD Like most 19-year-olds, Christine Joy Teo is working hard to complete her studies. But unlike most of her peers, she’s already a mother of a 3-year-old child. When she found out that she was pregnant with her then-boyfriend’s child, she was in a dilemma. At first, Christinefelt compelled to
ABOUT – THE URBANWIRE About. Founded in 2002, The UrbanWire is a youth-centric e-zine produced by young adults for young adults. Our multimedia editorial team is made up of students from Ngee Ann Polytechnic’s School of Film & Media Studies.. With our passion for journalism and producing relatable content for fellow youths, our team works to keep our community of readers current and connected. UPCYCLING: THE ‘IT’ THING IN FASHION Ms Megan Lynn, 22, has bought 15 upcycled items from various Instagram shops that sell upcycled clothing. The event executive has spent approximately $450 so far. She believes her money is well-spent as she loves the creative designs that people WIN MOVIE TICKETS FOR COSMIC SIN Mon, 7 Jun 2021. Teo Yin Yan and Lee Shi Wen. Stand to win a pair of movie tickets for Cosmic Sin this June School Holidays🎬! With its space-themed storyline, the movie invites you to an out-of-the-worldexperience🤩🪐
WIN TICKETS TO VIRTUAL ESCAPE ROOMS Fri, 4 Jun 2021. Lee Shi Wen and Teo Yin Yan. Stand to win a pair of tickets for ANY of the online virtual escape rooms available @jnrentertainment for some extra fun this upcoming holidays🎮!. Perfect for some work-from-home or virtual team-building fun, @jnrentertainment ’s interactive virtual escape room comes with challenging puzzles🧩 and clues for you to discover your inner FANTASTIC BEASTS AND THOSE WHO OWN THEM Fantastic Beasts and Those Who Own Them. Two young Singaporeans share their passion for owning exotic pets despite the risk of fines and jail. The Northern White Lipped Python is one of many wild species of snakes which are prohibited from being imported into Singapore. W (not his real name) has been the proud owner of various exotic animals HAVE WE DONE ENOUGH FOR MIGRANT WORKERS? Before Covid-19, dorm operators like the public-listed Centurion Corporation used to allow up to 12 workers in one apartment while meeting past regulatory requirements such as providing 4.5sqm per resident within the apartment.. According to a Centurion spokesperson, employers typically rent entire apartments from them to house their foreign workers, paying between $250 and $300 per worker per MY SOCIAL MEDIA DETOX A social media detox is defined as a period of time when individuals voluntarily stay away from social media. To keep myself in check, I activated week-long social media blockers on my laptop and mobile phone. Day one of my journey was met with considerable resistance from my friends and family, mocking my efforts and asking if I’d“cheated
TOP 5 STUDYING SPOTS IN SINGAPORE There is a 2-hour dine-in limit on weekends, which may not be ideal if you’re planning to stay for hours. The menu changes based on the time of the day, but most food items typically range from $8 to $20, with coffee starting from $4.50. Address: 200 South Bridge Rd,Singapore 058749.
THE URBANWIRE
Founded in 2002, The UrbanWire is a youth-centric e-zine produced by young adults for young adults. Our multimedia editorial team is made up of students from Ngee Ann Polytechnic’s School of Film & Media Studies. With our passion for journalism and producing relatable content for fellow youths, our team works to keep our community of readers current and connected. VIRTUAL ESCAPE ROOMS: YAY OR NAY? JNR Entertainment has since hosted over 1,000 runs in its virtual escape rooms, said its founder, Mr Robin Goh. Hosting the virtual sessions is making so much business sense that Mr Goh said he will focus on delivering online experiences rather than going back to the old ways. “It’s an extremely scalable model instead of abrick-and-mortar
WHICH BROWSER IS THE BEST FOR YOUR STUDYING NEEDS? Vivaldi – An All-rounder. Similar to Opera, Vivaldi comes with built-in ad-blockers, tracker blockers and the pop-up window feature. Beyond that, it gives you a great deal of freedom with customisation. You can alter the designs for the main menu and arrange the tabs on the top, bottom, left, or right side of your screen. WOULD YOU WEAR YOUR GRANDMA’S CLOTHES? Many women like her grandma wear their samfus for decades and rarely splurge on new clothes. “Just like our grandmothers in the past, we should love our clothes till they’re totally worn out,” says Trixie. Trixie Chua sports a samfu from Dear Samfu. Photo Credit: Trixie Chua. “ the same clothing they had from when theywere
ANIMAL SHELTERS FACE FUNDING CHALLENGE Animal shelters in Singapore share the challenges they face and how they sustain themselves. Mon, 2 Sep 2019. Lydia Ng, Iman Izzati, Dexter Lok, Suzannah Lum and Andreana Acosta. In Singapore, many animal shelters run purely on donations without government funding. A dog at Causes for Animals Singapore (CAS) (left) and a cat at theSociety for
JOHNATHAN CHUA: MEDIA IS ALWAYS PART OF MY LIFEOLD IS GOLD
Mr Ditcham has shipped in European and Chinese furniture dating back to the 19 th century for restoration in his shop. The Chinese rosewood chair in the picture above, for example, is from the 1900s. “ (It’s owned by) an old man, who had it forever in his family,” said Mr Ditcham. “The job was initially to repair only the chair’s HIDDEN CITIES: THE HIDDEN SIDE OF ANTHONY MORSE From braving the depths of a Sumatran mine to uncovering a World War II battlefield in Singapore, Anthony Morse, the charismatic host of TV series Hidden Cities, seems to walk the steps of Indiana Jones. After snagging the gig through a talent search for a host by the show’s producers last year, the 31-year-old American-Rawang (an ethnic minority group of Burma, China and Thailand) has been HAVE YOU SEEN THESE STRETCHED NECK COKE BOTTLES? Photo by Torsa Das. In fact, it’s these stretched bottles that got him hooked when he spotted them in Thailand some 30 years ago. He bought them, wrapped them, flew them home, and has since gingerly kept them in his glass cabinet. “Most of the cans you see now are in the standard red cans,” Mr Lian told The UrbanWire. FIGHTING THYROID CANCER AT 18 YEARS OLD Mon, 5 Mar 2018. Oriana Ong. Alexander Chua was diagnosed with cancer when she was 18. Six years ago, Alexandra Chua found a lump on the right side of her neck. She didn’t think much of it, and even joked about her growing “Adam’s apple” with her friends. Her mother urged her to have the lump checked by the family doctor.THE URBANWIRE
Founded in 2002, The UrbanWire is a youth-centric e-zine produced by young adults for young adults. Our multimedia editorial team is made up of students from Ngee Ann Polytechnic’s School of Film & Media Studies. With our passion for journalism and producing relatable content for fellow youths, our team works to keep our community of readers current and connected. VIRTUAL ESCAPE ROOMS: YAY OR NAY? JNR Entertainment has since hosted over 1,000 runs in its virtual escape rooms, said its founder, Mr Robin Goh. Hosting the virtual sessions is making so much business sense that Mr Goh said he will focus on delivering online experiences rather than going back to the old ways. “It’s an extremely scalable model instead of abrick-and-mortar
WHICH BROWSER IS THE BEST FOR YOUR STUDYING NEEDS? Vivaldi – An All-rounder. Similar to Opera, Vivaldi comes with built-in ad-blockers, tracker blockers and the pop-up window feature. Beyond that, it gives you a great deal of freedom with customisation. You can alter the designs for the main menu and arrange the tabs on the top, bottom, left, or right side of your screen. WOULD YOU WEAR YOUR GRANDMA’S CLOTHES? Many women like her grandma wear their samfus for decades and rarely splurge on new clothes. “Just like our grandmothers in the past, we should love our clothes till they’re totally worn out,” says Trixie. Trixie Chua sports a samfu from Dear Samfu. Photo Credit: Trixie Chua. “ the same clothing they had from when theywere
ANIMAL SHELTERS FACE FUNDING CHALLENGE Animal shelters in Singapore share the challenges they face and how they sustain themselves. Mon, 2 Sep 2019. Lydia Ng, Iman Izzati, Dexter Lok, Suzannah Lum and Andreana Acosta. In Singapore, many animal shelters run purely on donations without government funding. A dog at Causes for Animals Singapore (CAS) (left) and a cat at theSociety for
JOHNATHAN CHUA: MEDIA IS ALWAYS PART OF MY LIFEOLD IS GOLD
Mr Ditcham has shipped in European and Chinese furniture dating back to the 19 th century for restoration in his shop. The Chinese rosewood chair in the picture above, for example, is from the 1900s. “ (It’s owned by) an old man, who had it forever in his family,” said Mr Ditcham. “The job was initially to repair only the chair’s HIDDEN CITIES: THE HIDDEN SIDE OF ANTHONY MORSE From braving the depths of a Sumatran mine to uncovering a World War II battlefield in Singapore, Anthony Morse, the charismatic host of TV series Hidden Cities, seems to walk the steps of Indiana Jones. After snagging the gig through a talent search for a host by the show’s producers last year, the 31-year-old American-Rawang (an ethnic minority group of Burma, China and Thailand) has been HAVE YOU SEEN THESE STRETCHED NECK COKE BOTTLES? Photo by Torsa Das. In fact, it’s these stretched bottles that got him hooked when he spotted them in Thailand some 30 years ago. He bought them, wrapped them, flew them home, and has since gingerly kept them in his glass cabinet. “Most of the cans you see now are in the standard red cans,” Mr Lian told The UrbanWire. FIGHTING THYROID CANCER AT 18 YEARS OLD Mon, 5 Mar 2018. Oriana Ong. Alexander Chua was diagnosed with cancer when she was 18. Six years ago, Alexandra Chua found a lump on the right side of her neck. She didn’t think much of it, and even joked about her growing “Adam’s apple” with her friends. Her mother urged her to have the lump checked by the family doctor. STORIES – THE URBANWIRE COVID-19 Lifestyle Entertainment People Events Technology Relationships Education Environment COVID-19 Lifestyle Entertainment Events Relationships Education Environment BECOMING A MOTHER AT 16 YEARS OLD Like most 19-year-olds, Christine Joy Teo is working hard to complete her studies. But unlike most of her peers, she’s already a mother of a 3-year-old child. When she found out that she was pregnant with her then-boyfriend’s child, she was in a dilemma. At first, Christinefelt compelled to
ABOUT – THE URBANWIRE About. Founded in 2002, The UrbanWire is a youth-centric e-zine produced by young adults for young adults. Our multimedia editorial team is made up of students from Ngee Ann Polytechnic’s School of Film & Media Studies.. With our passion for journalism and producing relatable content for fellow youths, our team works to keep our community of readers current and connected. UPCYCLING: THE ‘IT’ THING IN FASHION Ms Megan Lynn, 22, has bought 15 upcycled items from various Instagram shops that sell upcycled clothing. The event executive has spent approximately $450 so far. She believes her money is well-spent as she loves the creative designs that people WIN MOVIE TICKETS FOR COSMIC SIN Mon, 7 Jun 2021. Teo Yin Yan and Lee Shi Wen. Stand to win a pair of movie tickets for Cosmic Sin this June School Holidays🎬! With its space-themed storyline, the movie invites you to an out-of-the-worldexperience🤩🪐
WIN TICKETS TO VIRTUAL ESCAPE ROOMS Fri, 4 Jun 2021. Lee Shi Wen and Teo Yin Yan. Stand to win a pair of tickets for ANY of the online virtual escape rooms available @jnrentertainment for some extra fun this upcoming holidays🎮!. Perfect for some work-from-home or virtual team-building fun, @jnrentertainment ’s interactive virtual escape room comes with challenging puzzles🧩 and clues for you to discover your inner FANTASTIC BEASTS AND THOSE WHO OWN THEM Fantastic Beasts and Those Who Own Them. Two young Singaporeans share their passion for owning exotic pets despite the risk of fines and jail. The Northern White Lipped Python is one of many wild species of snakes which are prohibited from being imported into Singapore. W (not his real name) has been the proud owner of various exotic animals HAVE WE DONE ENOUGH FOR MIGRANT WORKERS? Before Covid-19, dorm operators like the public-listed Centurion Corporation used to allow up to 12 workers in one apartment while meeting past regulatory requirements such as providing 4.5sqm per resident within the apartment.. According to a Centurion spokesperson, employers typically rent entire apartments from them to house their foreign workers, paying between $250 and $300 per worker per MY SOCIAL MEDIA DETOX A social media detox is defined as a period of time when individuals voluntarily stay away from social media. To keep myself in check, I activated week-long social media blockers on my laptop and mobile phone. Day one of my journey was met with considerable resistance from my friends and family, mocking my efforts and asking if I’d“cheated
TOP 5 STUDYING SPOTS IN SINGAPORE There is a 2-hour dine-in limit on weekends, which may not be ideal if you’re planning to stay for hours. The menu changes based on the time of the day, but most food items typically range from $8 to $20, with coffee starting from $4.50. Address: 200 South Bridge Rd,Singapore 058749.
THE URBANWIRE
Founded in 2002, The UrbanWire is a youth-centric e-zine produced by young adults for young adults. Our multimedia editorial team is made up of students from Ngee Ann Polytechnic’s School of Film & Media Studies. With our passion for journalism and producing relatable content for fellow youths, our team works to keep our community of readers current and connected. VIRTUAL ESCAPE ROOMS: YAY OR NAY? JNR Entertainment has since hosted over 1,000 runs in its virtual escape rooms, said its founder, Mr Robin Goh. Hosting the virtual sessions is making so much business sense that Mr Goh said he will focus on delivering online experiences rather than going back to the old ways. “It’s an extremely scalable model instead of abrick-and-mortar
WHICH BROWSER IS THE BEST FOR YOUR STUDYING NEEDS? Vivaldi – An All-rounder. Similar to Opera, Vivaldi comes with built-in ad-blockers, tracker blockers and the pop-up window feature. Beyond that, it gives you a great deal of freedom with customisation. You can alter the designs for the main menu and arrange the tabs on the top, bottom, left, or right side of your screen. WOULD YOU WEAR YOUR GRANDMA’S CLOTHES? Many women like her grandma wear their samfus for decades and rarely splurge on new clothes. “Just like our grandmothers in the past, we should love our clothes till they’re totally worn out,” says Trixie. Trixie Chua sports a samfu from Dear Samfu. Photo Credit: Trixie Chua. “ the same clothing they had from when theywere
ANIMAL SHELTERS FACE FUNDING CHALLENGE Animal shelters in Singapore share the challenges they face and how they sustain themselves. Mon, 2 Sep 2019. Lydia Ng, Iman Izzati, Dexter Lok, Suzannah Lum and Andreana Acosta. In Singapore, many animal shelters run purely on donations without government funding. A dog at Causes for Animals Singapore (CAS) (left) and a cat at theSociety for
JOHNATHAN CHUA: MEDIA IS ALWAYS PART OF MY LIFEOLD IS GOLD
Mr Ditcham has shipped in European and Chinese furniture dating back to the 19 th century for restoration in his shop. The Chinese rosewood chair in the picture above, for example, is from the 1900s. “ (It’s owned by) an old man, who had it forever in his family,” said Mr Ditcham. “The job was initially to repair only the chair’s HIDDEN CITIES: THE HIDDEN SIDE OF ANTHONY MORSE From braving the depths of a Sumatran mine to uncovering a World War II battlefield in Singapore, Anthony Morse, the charismatic host of TV series Hidden Cities, seems to walk the steps of Indiana Jones. After snagging the gig through a talent search for a host by the show’s producers last year, the 31-year-old American-Rawang (an ethnic minority group of Burma, China and Thailand) has been HAVE YOU SEEN THESE STRETCHED NECK COKE BOTTLES? Photo by Torsa Das. In fact, it’s these stretched bottles that got him hooked when he spotted them in Thailand some 30 years ago. He bought them, wrapped them, flew them home, and has since gingerly kept them in his glass cabinet. “Most of the cans you see now are in the standard red cans,” Mr Lian told The UrbanWire. FIGHTING THYROID CANCER AT 18 YEARS OLD Mon, 5 Mar 2018. Oriana Ong. Alexander Chua was diagnosed with cancer when she was 18. Six years ago, Alexandra Chua found a lump on the right side of her neck. She didn’t think much of it, and even joked about her growing “Adam’s apple” with her friends. Her mother urged her to have the lump checked by the family doctor.THE URBANWIRE
Founded in 2002, The UrbanWire is a youth-centric e-zine produced by young adults for young adults. Our multimedia editorial team is made up of students from Ngee Ann Polytechnic’s School of Film & Media Studies. With our passion for journalism and producing relatable content for fellow youths, our team works to keep our community of readers current and connected. VIRTUAL ESCAPE ROOMS: YAY OR NAY? JNR Entertainment has since hosted over 1,000 runs in its virtual escape rooms, said its founder, Mr Robin Goh. Hosting the virtual sessions is making so much business sense that Mr Goh said he will focus on delivering online experiences rather than going back to the old ways. “It’s an extremely scalable model instead of abrick-and-mortar
WHICH BROWSER IS THE BEST FOR YOUR STUDYING NEEDS? Vivaldi – An All-rounder. Similar to Opera, Vivaldi comes with built-in ad-blockers, tracker blockers and the pop-up window feature. Beyond that, it gives you a great deal of freedom with customisation. You can alter the designs for the main menu and arrange the tabs on the top, bottom, left, or right side of your screen. WOULD YOU WEAR YOUR GRANDMA’S CLOTHES? Many women like her grandma wear their samfus for decades and rarely splurge on new clothes. “Just like our grandmothers in the past, we should love our clothes till they’re totally worn out,” says Trixie. Trixie Chua sports a samfu from Dear Samfu. Photo Credit: Trixie Chua. “ the same clothing they had from when theywere
ANIMAL SHELTERS FACE FUNDING CHALLENGE Animal shelters in Singapore share the challenges they face and how they sustain themselves. Mon, 2 Sep 2019. Lydia Ng, Iman Izzati, Dexter Lok, Suzannah Lum and Andreana Acosta. In Singapore, many animal shelters run purely on donations without government funding. A dog at Causes for Animals Singapore (CAS) (left) and a cat at theSociety for
JOHNATHAN CHUA: MEDIA IS ALWAYS PART OF MY LIFEOLD IS GOLD
Mr Ditcham has shipped in European and Chinese furniture dating back to the 19 th century for restoration in his shop. The Chinese rosewood chair in the picture above, for example, is from the 1900s. “ (It’s owned by) an old man, who had it forever in his family,” said Mr Ditcham. “The job was initially to repair only the chair’s HIDDEN CITIES: THE HIDDEN SIDE OF ANTHONY MORSE From braving the depths of a Sumatran mine to uncovering a World War II battlefield in Singapore, Anthony Morse, the charismatic host of TV series Hidden Cities, seems to walk the steps of Indiana Jones. After snagging the gig through a talent search for a host by the show’s producers last year, the 31-year-old American-Rawang (an ethnic minority group of Burma, China and Thailand) has been HAVE YOU SEEN THESE STRETCHED NECK COKE BOTTLES? Photo by Torsa Das. In fact, it’s these stretched bottles that got him hooked when he spotted them in Thailand some 30 years ago. He bought them, wrapped them, flew them home, and has since gingerly kept them in his glass cabinet. “Most of the cans you see now are in the standard red cans,” Mr Lian told The UrbanWire. FIGHTING THYROID CANCER AT 18 YEARS OLD Mon, 5 Mar 2018. Oriana Ong. Alexander Chua was diagnosed with cancer when she was 18. Six years ago, Alexandra Chua found a lump on the right side of her neck. She didn’t think much of it, and even joked about her growing “Adam’s apple” with her friends. Her mother urged her to have the lump checked by the family doctor. STORIES – THE URBANWIRE COVID-19 Lifestyle Entertainment People Events Technology Relationships Education Environment COVID-19 Lifestyle Entertainment Events Relationships Education Environment BECOMING A MOTHER AT 16 YEARS OLD 1 day ago · Like most 19-year-olds, Christine Joy Teo is working hard to complete her studies. But unlike most of her peers, she’s already a mother of a 3-year-old child. When she found out that she was pregnant with her then-boyfriend’s child, she was in a dilemma. At first, Christine felt compelled to ABOUT – THE URBANWIRE About. Founded in 2002, The UrbanWire is a youth-centric e-zine produced by young adults for young adults. Our multimedia editorial team is made up of students from Ngee Ann Polytechnic’s School of Film & Media Studies.. With our passion for journalism and producing relatable content for fellow youths, our team works to keep our community of readers current and connected. UPCYCLING: THE ‘IT’ THING IN FASHION Ms Megan Lynn, 22, has bought 15 upcycled items from various Instagram shops that sell upcycled clothing. The event executive has spent approximately $450 so far. She believes her money is well-spent as she loves the creative designs that people WIN MOVIE TICKETS FOR COSMIC SIN Mon, 7 Jun 2021. Teo Yin Yan and Lee Shi Wen. Stand to win a pair of movie tickets for Cosmic Sin this June School Holidays🎬! With its space-themed storyline, the movie invites you to an out-of-the-worldexperience🤩🪐
WIN TICKETS TO VIRTUAL ESCAPE ROOMS Fri, 4 Jun 2021. Lee Shi Wen and Teo Yin Yan. Stand to win a pair of tickets for ANY of the online virtual escape rooms available @jnrentertainment for some extra fun this upcoming holidays🎮!. Perfect for some work-from-home or virtual team-building fun, @jnrentertainment ’s interactive virtual escape room comes with challenging puzzles🧩 and clues for you to discover your inner FANTASTIC BEASTS AND THOSE WHO OWN THEM Fantastic Beasts and Those Who Own Them. Two young Singaporeans share their passion for owning exotic pets despite the risk of fines and jail. The Northern White Lipped Python is one of many wild species of snakes which are prohibited from being imported into Singapore. W (not his real name) has been the proud owner of various exotic animals HAVE WE DONE ENOUGH FOR MIGRANT WORKERS? Before Covid-19, dorm operators like the public-listed Centurion Corporation used to allow up to 12 workers in one apartment while meeting past regulatory requirements such as providing 4.5sqm per resident within the apartment.. According to a Centurion spokesperson, employers typically rent entire apartments from them to house their foreign workers, paying between $250 and $300 per worker per MY SOCIAL MEDIA DETOX A social media detox is defined as a period of time when individuals voluntarily stay away from social media. To keep myself in check, I activated week-long social media blockers on my laptop and mobile phone. Day one of my journey was met with considerable resistance from my friends and family, mocking my efforts and asking if I’d“cheated
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Pek Li-Wen Sydney
It’s a yay for some escape game organisers, although fans are divided on whether the online versions are as immersive as thephysical sessions.
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