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Handling diabetic comas, emergency births: The skilled care that happens before the hospital

Untangling complex policy issues: How problem solver weighs today’s trade-offs against S’pore’s future needs

How she went from improving transport policies to crafting the nation’s climate action strategy

Relieved with just a pass: How his mum’s low expectations gave this air force officer a wake-up call

What a prison course taught this SPF officer about humanity

From drug raids to policy formulation: Inside a CNB officer’s fight against narcotics

Beyond evidence gathering: How scientist-turned-investigator finds purpose at CID

Planning for tomorrow’s connectivity: He’s shaping the blueprint of S’pore’s transport landscape

Behind the khaki beret: How this Guards officer impacts the lives of servicemen meaningfully

A fast-moving and dynamic role: “I’m right on the pulse of the financial markets”

Robotics and AI: Envisioning a safer future through design thinking

From ICA intern to officer: Guarding Singapore in a borderless world

How she developed skills to shape SCDF’s rescue strategies

Coding the colony: Engineering drone swarms for rescue missions

Latest Articles

Handling diabetic comas, emergency births: The skilled care that happens before the hospital

Trained to tackle any situation, this Singapore Government scholar is part of a new generation...

How a love for adventure prepared her for a career in public finance

Whether it is paragliding off a mountain or tackling complex fiscal policy, this PSC scholar...

Turning time behind bars into a second chance at life

Through the Prison School and rehabilitation programmes, this SPS officer helps to create safer communities...

What a prison course taught this SPF officer about humanity

Studying alongside American inmates as part of a Harvard University module showed him that good...

Always ready: How this frigate commander trains to answer the call in any situation

The Republic of Singapore Navy’s focus on well-rounded training has equipped this SAF scholar with...

Without combat uniform or gear: How this psychologist protects S’pore from behind the scenes

As a civilian professional working in Mindef, this Defence Merit Scholarship holder works on policies...

Behind the khaki beret: How this Guards officer impacts the lives of servicemen meaningfully

From commanding troops to crafting policies, this SAF scholar keeps his ear to the ground...

Relieved with just a pass: How his mum’s low expectations gave this air force officer a wake-up call

Not wanting to disappoint his parents, this once playful student blazed an unconventional path to...

Thwarting tomorrow’s threats: How his PhD research will help DIS shape Singapore’s digital defence

This SAF scholar hopes to apply his machine learning expertise and explore new technologies to...

Refining tax laws, shaping policies: How she's helping to strengthen Singapore’s future

This Iras scholar guides rules and reforms that power nation-building

From struggling intern to truth hunter: Reporter's adventure to tell untold stories

Channelling his curiosity into investigative reporting, this SPH scholar digs deep to unearth the facts

Defying limits, embracing roots: She’s rediscovering herself through university life

The NTU-University Scholars Programme has led her to new experiences beyond textbooks and grades

Sparking curiosity, creating nurturing spaces: How he wants to guide each child forward

As a teacher, this NTU-NIE scholar aims to help his students find their own path

How she went from improving transport policies to crafting the nation’s climate action strategy

This PSC scholar led the development of Singapore’s first National Hydrogen Strategy

Untangling complex policy issues: How problem solver weighs today’s trade-offs against S’pore’s future needs

From crisis financing to healthcare spending, he tackles problems that resist simple solutions

Planning for tomorrow’s connectivity: He’s shaping the blueprint of S’pore’s transport landscape

Building for decades ahead, this PSC scholar helps shape a smoother journey for future commuters

Steering digital future at sea: How he’s making ports smarter and more efficient

This MPA scholar helped develop one of the first public-facing AI solutions by the Government

Unpacking currents: His insights help make sense of the region’s power dynamics

Through analyses, this ISEAS academic helps enrich South-east Asia’s future, influencing policies affecting daily life

From coding to cargo: How he’s using data to steer smarter investment moves

This MaritimeONE scholar's machine learning model helps company make more informed decisions

From real estate to law enforcement: Her unexpected path to public service

The MHA scholar is acquiring skills for her future role in safeguarding Singapore

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