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Kindness Everywhere
Cultivating a more gracious, kinder society starts at home, chairman of the Singapore Kindness Movement Koh Poh Tiong tells Sunuja Naidu
Softly-spoken and gentlemanly, Koh Poh Tiong is well-placed to be chairman of the Singapore Kindness Movement Council. He graciously pulls out your chair and later, writes you a letter thanking you for the interview.
Despite the scepticism some profess about the...
Posted on Monday, 16th August 2010
We all know Singa… don’t we?
Singaporeans, young and old, were asked if they recognised Singa, and if they remember slogans of campaigns from yesteryear, during “Singapore: Discovered!”, a infotainment programme on Channel News Asia.
In a special National Day themed episode, to be aired on 7 Aug, the production team takes to sidewalks of Singapore in a segment called,...
Posted on Friday, 6th August 2010
Cheerful, kind and always giving, Zann Chan brings a smile to all that she meets in National University Hospital (NUH). This Senior Supervisor of training in the Housekeeping Department cares for both patients and staff, offering help to anyone in need.
Why is kindness important in NUH?
Practicing kindness is a win-win situation! It makes everyone feel honoured and happy....
Posted on Monday, 2nd August 2010
Singa makes an appearance at this year’s National Day Parade – in the form of a fan found in every fun-pack, and as a limited edition pin in selected packs!
As residents of all ages gather to celebrate Singapore’s 45th birthday at the Padang, the Singa fan will be a handy device to keep all cool, and remind everyone that performing simple acts of kindness is a breeze. The...
Posted on Monday, 2nd August 2010
SKM and Public Libraries Singapore have teamed up to conduct monthly story-telling sessions at United Square shopping mall. Targeted at children aged 4 to 8, the story teller will relate stories of good against evil and special friendships that resonate with the young in ways TV and the Internet cannot.
While children will be captivated by the exciting tales, parents are also invited to...
Posted on Monday, 2nd August 2010
The inaugural EdWhistler Power Soccer event was held on 17 Jul at Henderson Community Club. Organised for individuals with muscular dystrophy, this unique football match was played using motorised wheelchairs. SKM supported the event organised by the business consulting and management training firm, with the use of our sports banners.
Posted on Monday, 2nd August 2010
Who says good neighbourliness is no laughing matter?
In July, residents of Bukit Purmei Zone A Residents’ Committee came together for laughter yoga sessions. The objective? To build better ties among neighbours.
Lead by Mr Lee Yew Lee, organisers of this activity hope that through laughing, positive emotions among residents will be generated. This in turn inspires them to do kind acts and...
Posted on Thursday, 22nd July 2010
Students can now nominate their peers who have performed kind acts in the neighbourhood, for the Good Neighbour Award (GNA) 2010.
Launched last year, the award recognises residents who, through simple acts of kindness and consideration, contributed to building a better neighbourhood for all. This year, a new Student Category has been introduced, to inculcate good social and neighbourly behaviour...
Posted on Thursday, 22nd July 2010
WORLD KINDNESS DAY INTER-TERTIARY CHALLENGE 2010
You may not be part of the problem, but now is the chance for you to be part of the Solution! Make the difference and help to transform Singapore into a more gracious home for all. Do you have a pet peeve or a social cause you’ve always wanted to champion? Do you let others put you down for being idealistic or say your idea would never work?...
Posted on Monday, 12th July 2010
Start your ‘happily ever after’ on time, with the help of these specially designed bookmarks from SKM. In pretty pink and electrifying green, the bookmarks encourage guests to arrive on time for the wedding.
Since April, these bookmarks have been available free for couples tying the knot, to add to their wedding invites. And they clearly work! Ms Joyce Lee held her wedding dinner...
Posted on Friday, 9th July 2010
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