https://www.forwardsingapore.gov.sg/stories/ Read stories from our Forward SG participants en Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:02:35 +0800 Isomer (https://www.isomer.gov.sg) https://www.forwardsingapore.gov.sg/stories/nathangeorgeurn:isomer:resource:65086Volunteering has become an essential part of his life, even with a full-time job. Nathan shared his experiences at a Forward SG session, to inspire others to build a more compassionate Singapore.Wed, 10 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0800Ideas and pledges https://www.forwardsingapore.gov.sg/stories/laichunyingurn:isomer:resource:65067Meet Lai Chun Ying, a long-time volunteer whose passion for sustainability led to the growth of a vibrant zero waste community in her neighbourhood.Wed, 06 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0800Ideas and pledges https://www.forwardsingapore.gov.sg/stories/louispuahurn:isomer:resource:65069Learn how Forward SG participant Louis Puah has taken his love for gaming into the classroom, helping youth develop critical thinking.Thu, 09 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0800Ideas and pledges https://www.forwardsingapore.gov.sg/stories/sivaranjanni-suganthiurn:isomer:resource:65096Changemakers who are passionate about helping others, Sivaranjanni and Suganthi participated in the #ForwardSG sessions to engage with other Singaporeans.Thu, 09 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0800Ideas and pledges https://www.forwardsingapore.gov.sg/stories/greg-adrianurn:isomer:resource:65063Forward SG participants Adrian Tan and Greg Tan experienced personal struggles in caregiving and decided to set up a social enterprise SG Assist, that supports caregivers and anyone in needing a hand when they are down.Mon, 16 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0800Ideas and pledges https://www.forwardsingapore.gov.sg/stories/sylvialohurn:isomer:resource:65098Forward SG participant Sylvia Loh prioritises giving back to the community as it teaches her empathy and that every contribution matters. She lives by this mantra to make her community more united and vibrant.Mon, 02 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0800Ideas and pledges https://www.forwardsingapore.gov.sg/stories/shermanhourn:isomer:resource:65095In a world where you can be anything, be kind - to yourself and others. Forward SG participant Sherman Ho shares how he is making a positive difference in society by making skills to cultivate well-being accessible.Mon, 25 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0800Ideas and pledges https://www.forwardsingapore.gov.sg/stories/diekydeourn:isomer:resource:65058Forward SG participant Dieky Deo taps on his love for painting to nurture a close-knit neighbourhood community.Mon, 18 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0800Ideas and pledges https://www.forwardsingapore.gov.sg/stories/noorazharurn:isomer:resource:65087Forward SG participant Noor Azhar shares how he is taking action towards building our shared future through the arts.Sun, 03 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0800Ideas and pledges https://www.forwardsingapore.gov.sg/stories/building-affordable-homesurn:isomer:resource:65049Minister for National Development, Mr Desmond Lee, engaged close to 70 members of the public at the Forward Singapore Our Housing Conversation: Housing for Singles and Second-time Home Buyers on 30 July 2023.Tue, 29 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0800Articles https://www.forwardsingapore.gov.sg/stories/rallying-singaporeans-environmenturn:isomer:resource:65090Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Minister for Finance, Mr Lawrence Wong, joined partners from the public and private sectors at the launch of Go Green SG on 30 June 2023.Wed, 19 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0800Articles https://www.forwardsingapore.gov.sg/stories/revisiting-meritocracyurn:isomer:resource:65093On the 35th Anniversary of the IPS on 12 June 2023, Minister of Education, Mr Chan Chun Sing, delivered an opening address on revisiting meritocracy.Mon, 10 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0800Articles https://www.forwardsingapore.gov.sg/stories/enabling-singapore-green-transitionurn:isomer:resource:65060Senior Minister of State (SMS), Mr Chee Hong Tat, and Minister of State (MOS), Mr Alvin Tan, engaged over 100 business leaders from the Singapore International Chamber of Commerce.Wed, 14 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0800Articles https://www.forwardsingapore.gov.sg/stories/empowering-vulnerable-familiesurn:isomer:resource:65059Minister for Social and Family Development, Mr Masagos Zulkifli, joined over 120 representatives from various social service agencies and community partners at the SG Cares Community Network session on 22 May 2023.Tue, 13 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0800Articles https://www.forwardsingapore.gov.sg/stories/partnering-youthsurn:isomer:resource:65089Minister for Culture, Community and Youth, Mr Edwin Tong, joined over 90 youths between 15-35 years old, to discuss youth’s role in shaping Singapore’s future on issues they care about.Sun, 21 May 2023 00:00:00 +0800Articles https://www.forwardsingapore.gov.sg/stories/myfsgidea-ingourn:isomer:resource:65075Forward SG participant Ingo Laubender hopes to see more successful individuals in the local community step up to share real-world knowledge and experiences, as he believes this is one way to nurture the next generation of Singaporeans.Wed, 17 May 2023 00:00:00 +0800Ideas and pledges https://www.forwardsingapore.gov.sg/stories/building-green-economyurn:isomer:resource:65050Minister for Sustainability and the Environment, Grace Fu, alongside Senior Minister of State for Finance, Chee Hong Tat, engaged over 100 business leaders at the Singapore Business Federation.Wed, 10 May 2023 00:00:00 +0800Articles https://www.forwardsingapore.gov.sg/stories/myfsgidea-steveurn:isomer:resource:65082Forward SG participant and paralympian Steve Tee believes more opportunities can be created for the visually impaired, given the latest technologies available today.Wed, 03 May 2023 00:00:00 +0800Ideas and pledges https://www.forwardsingapore.gov.sg/stories/building-singapore-no-one-left-behindurn:isomer:resource:65052Minister for Social and Family Development (MSF), Mr Masagos Zulkifli, joined some 150 representatives fat the Forward SG engagement session on 17 April 2023.Tue, 02 May 2023 00:00:00 +0800Articles https://www.forwardsingapore.gov.sg/stories/myfsgidea-vnashvinntherannurn:isomer:resource:65083To make a difference to Singapore's environment, Forward SG participant V Nashvinntherann initiates beach clean-ups with his friends and collected kilos of rubbish on their trip.Wed, 26 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800Ideas and pledges https://www.forwardsingapore.gov.sg/stories/myfsgidea-yatinawiahurn:isomer:resource:65084Forward SG participant Yatinawiah Mohamad Rasep shares how we can minimise food wastage by changing our personal habits.Wed, 19 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800Ideas and pledges https://www.forwardsingapore.gov.sg/stories/launches-forward-singaporeurn:isomer:resource:65068Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong launched the Forward Singapore exercise on 28 June 2022Mon, 17 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800Articles https://www.forwardsingapore.gov.sg/stories/building-resilient-economyurn:isomer:resource:65051Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong engaged over 60 members of the public at the closing of the Ngee Ann Kongsi-IPS Citizens' Panel on Employment Resilience on 25 March 2023.Mon, 17 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800Articles https://www.forwardsingapore.gov.sg/stories/creating-seamless-digital-experienceurn:isomer:resource:65056Minister Josephine Teo met with over 50 representatives from various sectors to discuss digital inclusion at a Forward Singapore session in June 2023.Thu, 13 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800Articles https://www.forwardsingapore.gov.sg/stories/revisiting-our-social-compacturn:isomer:resource:65094Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Minister for Finance, Mr Lawrence Wong, spoke to over 950 guests from the public service, private sector, civic groups, and institutes of higher learning at the IPS 35th Anniversary Conference on 12 June 2023.Mon, 10 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800Articles https://www.forwardsingapore.gov.sg/stories/myfsgidea-claraurn:isomer:resource:65071As a mother of three young children, Forward SG participant Clara Ong believes that instilling values of sustainability should be a priority.Wed, 05 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800Ideas and pledges https://www.forwardsingapore.gov.sg/stories/myfsgidea-cynthiaurn:isomer:resource:65072Forward SG participant Cynthia Chow believes in a simple solution to better bring together Singaporeans from all walks of life - playing the angklung in community centres.Wed, 29 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0800Ideas and pledges https://www.forwardsingapore.gov.sg/stories/taking-green-actionurn:isomer:resource:65100Our ministers sat down with over 50 grassroots leaders and sustainability advocates at the Green Action for Communities (GAC) Tampines GRC Deep Dive on 11 March 2023.Thu, 23 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0800Articles https://www.forwardsingapore.gov.sg/stories/strengthening-employmenturn:isomer:resource:65097Minister of Manpower and Second Minister for Trade and Industry Tan See Leng engaged over 60 participants at The Ngee Ann Kongsi-IPS Citizens’ Panel on Employment Resilience on 11 February 2023.Thu, 02 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0800Articles https://www.forwardsingapore.gov.sg/stories/myfsgidea-ashariurn:isomer:resource:65070Forward SG participant Ashari Ali misses a time where neighbours young and old bonded over a friendly game of soccer, and believes sports is the key to bringing back the kampung spirit.Wed, 01 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0800Ideas and pledges https://www.forwardsingapore.gov.sg/stories/refreshing-meritocracyurn:isomer:resource:65091Minister of State for Social and Family Development and Home Affairs, Ms Sun Xueling, joined students from Institutes of Higher Learning at an MSF’s Forward Singapore engagement session.Wed, 01 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0800Articles https://www.forwardsingapore.gov.sg/stories/enhancing-digital-accessurn:isomer:resource:65061Minister Josephine Teo engaged with over 50 representatives from various organisations to discuss digital inclusion at a Forward Singapore session in February 2023.Thu, 23 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0800Articles https://www.forwardsingapore.gov.sg/stories/myfsgidea-markurn:isomer:resource:65077Forward SG participant Mark Sin has lived overseas for decades and observed a strong desire in Singaporeans living abroad to stay connected with local culture and fellow citizensWed, 22 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0800Ideas and pledges https://www.forwardsingapore.gov.sg/stories/one-united-peopleurn:isomer:resource:65088Through a series of interactive stations, members of the public were invited to reflect, discuss, and think about what a United Singapore would look like.Mon, 20 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0800Articles https://www.forwardsingapore.gov.sg/stories/ground-up-conversationsurn:isomer:resource:65064Senior Minister of State for Manpower and Defence Mr Zaqy Mohamad joined some 40 young Singaporeans at the REACH-Friendzone “Singapore_v2050” Conversation session on 17 January 2023.Fri, 17 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0800Articles https://www.forwardsingapore.gov.sg/stories/myfsgidea-gelineurn:isomer:resource:65074Forward SG participant Geline Lim works at a charity for seniors and advocates giving the older generation a chance to contribute to society, heping them maintain their mental and physical well-being.Wed, 15 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0800Ideas and pledges https://www.forwardsingapore.gov.sg/stories/ips-singaporeurn:isomer:resource:65065Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong spoke to 1,000 guests from public service, private sector, civic groups and academia on 16th January 2023 at IPS Singapore Perspectives 2023: Work. Wed, 15 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0800Articles https://www.forwardsingapore.gov.sg/stories/myfsgidea-jasmineurn:isomer:resource:65076Forward SG participant Jasmine Lee, a mother and caregiver of a child with special needs, says anyone can support families like hers in practical ways.Wed, 08 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0800Ideas and pledges https://www.forwardsingapore.gov.sg/stories/myfsgidea-geethaurn:isomer:resource:65073Forward SG participant Geetha Mukunnan shares how companies can take the lead in combating ageism, as we aspire to become a society that leaves no one behind.Wed, 01 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0800Ideas and pledges https://www.forwardsingapore.gov.sg/stories/collective-effort-greenerurn:isomer:resource:65055Minister for Sustainability and the Environment, Ms Grace Fu joined close to 100 scouts at this year’s Diamond Jubilee Challenge Launch event on 14 January 2023, officially kickstarting the Scouts’ Year of The Environment. Tue, 31 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0800Articles https://www.forwardsingapore.gov.sg/stories/myfsgidea-yoongkheongurn:isomer:resource:65085Forward SG participant Fong Yoong Kheong believes that finding the right mentor can change one's life journey and those who need it most can benefit if mentorship initiatives are more widely available.Fri, 27 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0800Ideas and pledges https://www.forwardsingapore.gov.sg/stories/myfsgidea-nurainiurn:isomer:resource:65080Forward SG participant Nur'Aini Sidik is a hospital administrator who believes that more can be done to engage our elderly citizens in conversations and keep them abreast of national developments.Tue, 17 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0800Ideas and pledges https://www.forwardsingapore.gov.sg/stories/tackling-ageingurn:isomer:resource:65099Minister for Health Mr Ong Ye Kung spoke at the engagement on preparing for the next bound of aged care with 250 attendees on 5 December 2022.Thu, 12 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0800Articles https://www.forwardsingapore.gov.sg/stories/myfsgidea-reubenurn:isomer:resource:65081Forward SG participant Reuben Tan is a data scientist and active community volunteer who believes in the power of staying curious and continuous learning.Sun, 08 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0800Ideas and pledges https://www.forwardsingapore.gov.sg/stories/myfsgidea-nanaurn:isomer:resource:65078Forward SG participant Nana Syafiqa feels that the key to sustaining ourselves for old age is to set financial goals early and to have open conversations with your loved ones about financial matters.Mon, 26 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0800Ideas and pledges https://www.forwardsingapore.gov.sg/stories/myfsgidea-narreshurn:isomer:resource:65079For Forward SG Participant S. Narresh Babu, he feels that for a more inclusive Singapore, it begins with employers having heart, such as offering flexible work arrangements for those with accessibility issues.Tue, 20 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0800Ideas and pledges https://www.forwardsingapore.gov.sg/stories/refreshing-social-compacturn:isomer:resource:65092Minister for National Development Mr Desmond Lee visited the housing roadshow “Our Homes, Our Future” on 6 November 2022.Tue, 22 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0800Articles https://www.forwardsingapore.gov.sg/stories/delivering-opportunitiesurn:isomer:resource:65057Minister for Manpower Tan See Leng and NTUC Secretary General Ng Chee Meng spent time with professionals, managers, and executives (PMEs) from a range of industries to listen to their views on issues pertaining to jobs and our economy.Wed, 16 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0800Articles https://www.forwardsingapore.gov.sg/stories/citizen-led-discussionsurn:isomer:resource:65054Deputy Prime Minister & Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong and Senior Minister of State & REACH Chairman Tan Kiat How engaged participants on Forward Singapore's vision at a REACH dialogue.Tue, 15 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0800Articles https://www.forwardsingapore.gov.sg/stories/weaving-stronger-tapestryurn:isomer:resource:65101Minister for Social and Family Development Mr Masagos Zulkifli met social service workers and volunteers at the SG Cares Community Network Session and ComLink Alliance Meeting on 20 October 2022.Thu, 27 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0800Articles https://www.forwardsingapore.gov.sg/stories/building-united-singaporeurn:isomer:resource:65053Minister for Culture, Community and Youth Mr Edwin Tong launched public engagements for the Forward Singapore Unite pillar at the Our Singapore Leadership Programme (OSLP) on 1 October 2022.Thu, 20 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0800Articles https://www.forwardsingapore.gov.sg/stories/journeying-togetherurn:isomer:resource:65066Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong met over 200 social service practitioners to hear their views on how the Government and the community can work together to build a society with stronger safety nets and collective support for Singaporeans.Fri, 14 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0800Articles https://www.forwardsingapore.gov.sg/stories/working-together-greenurn:isomer:resource:65102Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Ms Grace Fu launched public engagements on environmental sustainability under the Forward Singapore Steward pillarTue, 04 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0800Articles https://www.forwardsingapore.gov.sg/stories/equipping-singaporeansurn:isomer:resource:65062Minister for Education Mr Chan Chun Sing engaged over 70 RP students to hear their views on what they hoped to see in the education and lifelong learning landscape.Mon, 19 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0800Articles https://www.forwardsingapore.gov.sg/stories/affirming-commitmenturn:isomer:resource:65048Minister for Education Mr Chan Chun Sing engaged with over 200 parents, youths, educators, community and industry representatives on 19 November 2022.Thu, 28 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0800Articles