Melainne Chiew

Engineering a Greener Tomorrow

For 22-year-old Tong Chun Hong, gaining an enriching overseas education has always been a childhood dream.

By Melainne Chiew

Taking Chances

Besides a bevy of recreational benefits, SAFRA members are entitled to exclusive opportunities for further education at EASB.

By Melainne Chiew

Blimey, You Don’t Say!


Synonymous with the Royal Family and afternoon tea, and with a long-revered education system our nation takes after, it’s no wonder why the UK remains a study destination of choice. Allow your eyes to unravel the world of British living, as told by two Singaporean students studying in the UK.

By Melainne Chiew

Electric City


Besides regulating the electricity, piped gas industries and district cooling services , EMA is also responsible for ensuring secure, adequate and reliable electrical supply. We chat with two EMA scholars who share their thoughts on the future of energy, in Singapore and the world.

By Melainne Chiew and Oliver Sayson

Economic Monolith

As a leading government agency, the EDB plans and executes economic strategies that enhance Singapore’s position as a global hub for business, investment and talent.

By Melainne Chiew

Educating the World


It was Benjamin Franklin who said, “Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.” We take a peek into what goes on behind the scenes in the grooming of our national progeny.

By Melainne Chiew

Educating the World

It was Benjamin Franklin who said, “Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.” We take a peek into what goes on behind the scenes in the grooming of our national progeny.


[Left: Tan Way Ngee Jilyn; right: Tan Zhi Xiang Kelvin]

4 Kinds of Illegal Interview Questions to Look Out For

By Melainne Chiew

The interview is going well. The questions were manageable and the interviewer was nice; you resume a confident posture and a charming smile. Suddenly, a new question is thrown on the table and everything changes. While the question wasn’t direct, the implications were there and there was no diplomatic way of getting around it.

6 Things to Consider before Studying Abroad

By Melainne Chiew

Looking for a change in environment while you take your education to the next level? Studying abroad can be your answer to a frightening new experience or a freeway to an exciting new world. Before you jump on the overseas education bandwagon, here are some things to consider: