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'Last few weeks darkest of my life': Naiise founder Dennis Tay winds up business, filing for bankruptcy

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The Singapore retailer stopped operations late Wednesday night after years of payment delays to its vendors. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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The cartoon is useful in showing that OSC (Our Singapore Conversation) is not working well because the government is not listening to the people's views. (Inference) The government is shown holding a feather duster behind their back, as if ready to hit anyone who protests. There is also a fence between the government and the people, showing a clear separation. (Evidence) This suggests that the government is not open to feedback. The cartoon helps explain that OSC is failing/ not succesful because the government is still not willing to hear and consider what the people are saying. (Explain) L2/4m

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Source A is supported by Source C, which also shows that the government is not open to feedback. (CR- Infer) Source C states, "I doubt the government will take action to address the concerns and suggestions expressed by Singaporeans.“ (EV from C) This supports the idea that the government is not willing to listen to the people. (Explain C) Therefore, Source A is useful because it shows the government's unwillingness to consider feedback, just like Source C. (Explain A). Since  Source A is supported by Source C, it is reliable and useful. (ATQ) l3/6m

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Source A is supported by Source C, which also shows that the government is not open to feedback. (CR- Infer) Source C states, "I doubt the government will take action to address the concerns and suggestions expressed by Singaporeans.“ (EV from C) This supports the idea that the government is not willing to listen to the people. (Explain C) Therefore, Source A is useful because it shows the government's unwillingness to consider feedback, just like Source C. (Explain A). Since  Source A is supported by Source C, it is reliable and useful. (ATQ) L4/7m

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Generation Grit: He overcame poverty to become an engineer | The Straits Times

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One way individuals can change their socio-economic status is through hard work (Identify). This often leads to increased income. When people work hard at their jobs or careers, they are more likely to do well, get promotions, and receive salary raises. This extra money can help them become more financially stable and improve their social and economic status. For example, Faaqih Hilmy Gozan who was from a lower SES background, dedicated himself to his job, excelled in his role, earned promotions, and received raises, (Describe) which improved his financial stability and allowed him to move up the social ladder. (Explain)

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One way individuals can change their socio-economic status is though unemployment (Identify). This typically leads to a sudden loss of income, which can cause financial instability and make it hard to cover basic living expenses. This can quickly drain a person's financial resources and hurt their economic well-being. For example, when Naiise founder Dennis Tay lost his job, he experienced a sudden drop in income, (Describe) struggled to pay bills, and faced financial hardship, which negatively impacted his economic status. (Explain)

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One way individuals can change their socio-economic status is through upskilling with SkillsFuture. (Identify) For example, a Singaporean named Farid Abdul Hadi used SkillsFuture to take courses in advanced manufacturing. With his new skills, he was able to transition from a basic technician role to a senior engineering position at his company, earning a higher salary and improving his economic status. (Describe) Farid’s story is a genuine example of how upskilling can lead to career advancement and financial stability in Singapore thus allowing individuals to climb the social ladder. (Explain)