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Many smokers turn to vaping, believing it’s a safer or cheaper alternative. For private-hire driver Muhammad Dandiar Rosli, that decision led to a rare and life-threatening lung condition.

Just a month after he started vaping in 2020, he was hospitalised with pulmonary alveolar proteinosis, a disease that clogs the lungs with protein and fat, making it hard to breathe. What followed were two hospital stays lasting for months and four intensely painful lung washing procedures.

Five years on, he joins The Usual Place podcast to share his story. From the moment things went wrong, to the long road to recovery, and the ongoing struggle to quit vaping for good.

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[WATCH] Most Singaporeans – about 70 per cent of those eligible – have yet to tap the one-off $500 SkillsFuture Credit top-up that will expire on Dec 31, 2025, with just over six months to go. Here’s how to maximise it.

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When Parliament convened in September, a familiar face - PSP secretary-general Leong Mun Wai - was missing.

After his team’s loss in West Coast–Jurong West GRC, the party now faces a new challenge - staying relevant without a voice in Parliament.

In this episode of The Usual Place podcast, host Natasha Ann Zachariah speaks with Mr Leong about leading PSP into its next phase, how the party plans to evolve its outreach and policy communication, and what it means to keep pushing for change without a Parliamentary presence.

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[WATCH] Ryan Lim, 32, has autism and does not speak. When he began experiencing more meltdowns, up to four times a day, his family’s search for answers led them to Dr Chen Shiling, a physician who treats patients with special needs. Her diagnosis that Mr Lim had irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) was a life-changing moment for him and his family.

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[str.sg/bGRS] A meteor shower called Orionid will hit peak activity in Singapore skies between Oct 21 and Oct 22, said The Observatory at Science Centre.

It's believed to be among the most impressive meteor shower displays visible to the naked eye, as stargazers can expect to see about 10 to 20 Orionids an hour.

"The Orionids occur when Earth passes through debris left behind by Halley’s Comet," said the observatory, adding that the celestial show tends to peak after 2am.

No special equipment is needed to view the meteor showers, though light pollution and cloud cover can affect their visibility.

📸: Kelvin Chng

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[WATCH] Rania Safiyya, 5, was born with Kaufman Syndrome (KOS), a rare genetic disorder characterised by severe intellectual disability, distinctive craniofacial features and various congenital anomalies. It is estimated to be very rare, with fewer than 100 cases recorded worldwide.

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[WATCH: https://youtu.be/YdBx-X48el4] Overall public transport fares will go up by 5% from Dec 27. Train and bus trips for adults will cost up to 10 cents more. READ MORE: str.sg/Hj3b

#transportsg #sgtransport #Singapore #StraitsTimes

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Your boss just told you to come back to the office. Now what? After years of working from home, the return-to-office wave is here, again.

In this episode we find out how should the workplace accommodate different work styles.

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Once hailed as the future of work after Covid-19, hybrid arrangements are now being rolled back by some employers.

🔔 Tune in at 12pm as we discuss how should the workplace change to accommodate different work styles.

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[WATCH] 13 schools will be switching to the central kitchen model, where a single operator manages their canteens. Pupils from one of the schools, Kranji Primary, got their first taste on their future canteen food.

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