#ThisisSG
- celebrating Singapore's passion & resilience. Run by the SG Brand Office - a collaboration between MCI, STB & EDB 🇸🇬 (Follow ≠ endorsement)
This is how we rise above uncertainty and adversity. This is embracing a new phase of life in Singapore with strength, courage and hope. This is us, as we come together to build a brighter tomorrow.
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His critics said he didn’t know his limits. They didn’t realise how true that was.
@Razer
CEO
@minliangtan
turned his passion into the world’s leading gaming lifestyle brand.
What will you do with your passion?
#PassionMadePossible
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2020. A year unlike any other. As we look forward to a new phase, a new year, let us also look back and remember how we took on a challenging year with love, with courage, and with passion. This is our 2020.
#ThisisSG
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#Singapore
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#StrongerTogether
#ThisisSG
: 418 medical requests— including accompanying seniors to medical appts & collecting medications on their behalf — were facilitated via SG Assist, a mobile app which crowdsources volunteers, or Kampong Heroes, to assist. Keeping the Kampung spirit going! 🙆🏻♀️📱👨👨👧
#ThisisSG
: 8 products invented by creative agency STUCK in response to
#COVID19
. Most notable is the Parashield: a flexible, light-weight & low-cost shield that challenges the heavy shields currently in use. Their designs are free for use under the
#COVID19
Open License. 👩🏻⚕️🏥💓
#ThisisSG
: Seeing his family wasting food sparked Preston into action. Together w schoolmate Kenneth, they started treatsure - an app connecting customers to businesses w surplus food. Now with >20,000 users, they aim to get businesses & customers to treat food as treasure 🥦❤️📱
#ThisisSG
: 1,206 orders made thru Halal with Hew, an online ordering platform for Halal home-based F&B businesses, launched in Apr by Shane & Junisa to help HBBs during
#circuitbreaker
. Encouraged by positive response, they plan to add hawkers & restaurants soon! 🥡🥘🤤
#ThisisSG
: The team of volunteer coaches at Repair Kopitiam teach members of the public skills to fix the broken items they bring. What was one location has grown to three, and will soon be six, as their repair community continues to grow! 🧰 💪 🔌
Changi Jewel was but a sparkle in the eye when it was first conceived. Today, it is the sparkling jewel of Singapore's
@changiairport
. Where will the spark of inspiration and passion take you?
#PassionMadePossible
📷:
@Tkalcevic
Now, more than ever, we must come together and stand united to end this
#COVID19
outbreak. We are all at the front lines of this battle. Let's do the right thing for Singapore, and the world. Majulah, Singapura! 🇸🇬
#SGUnited
#ThisisSG
: 19,500 bottles of beer brewed by CRUST, who turn excess bread into beer. Some notable brews include the ‘Beerguette’ & even a Kaya Toast stout! Founders Travin Singh and Ben Phua launched CRUST last yr with the intention of reducing global food waste by. 🥖🍻🙌
#ThisisSG
: 825 plastic bags diverted from landfills thru home-compostable packaging by The Dog Grocer, SG’s 1st sustainability concept pet food store providing quality products while staying true to principles like ethically sourced meat & home-compostable packaging. 🐶🦴♻️
#ThisisSG
: On a trip to Indonesia, freediver Anqi spotted pieces of glass which had been tumbled by the ocean. Inspired, she transforms sea glass pieces from trash to jewellery, showcasing the beauty of the ocean while raising awareness for marine conservation. 💍 🌊 🐬
#ThisisSG
: 100 restaurants adopted barePack — the world’s first returnable container subscription platform — with the goal of reducing takeaway waste & carbon emissions. Singaporeans keen to adopt a more sustainable lifestyle can now opt for a barePack container! 🥙🥡😋
#ThisisSG
: 86,000 Singaporeans subscribed to Koobits, an online learning platform tt combines gamification & community-based learning to make studying fun. The startup saw exceptional success during the
#COVID19
circuit breaker when students adopted home-based learning. 💯👩💻👏🏼
#ThisisSG
: A history of diabetes in the family inspired Alan Phua & co-founder Verleen Goh to start, Alchemy Foods & develop Alchemy Fibre - a product that is added to carbohydrates to prevent blood sugar spikes, all without altering the taste or texture of the food! 🇸🇬 🍚 🧑🔬
#ThisisSG
: Created as a space for persons with disabilities & art makers to come together, Diverse Abilities Dance Collective (DADC) by Maya Dance Theatre (MDT) hopes to empower students thru dance. 💃✨🕺
#ThisisSG
: >886 pieces of packaging were saved in Aug thru the Zero Waste Packaging Initiative by The Sustainability Project. The movement seeks to encourage businesses in SG to adopt a circular packaging system & reduce the waste generated. 📦0️⃣🗑️
#ThisisSG
: 4065 participants took part in the Singtel-SCS Race Against Cancer. Since 2009, RAC has been raising funds for cancer treatment subsidies, welfare assistance, rehabilitation, hospice care, screenings, research, public education & support grp initiatives. 🏃♂️ 🏃♀️ 🎗️
#ThisisSG
: S$4000 was raised by Good Luck Beer House through
#beerforacause
. In an effort to lift the community's spirits, the campaign turned drinking
#craftbeer
into a tangible contribution to a good cause. 100% of the proceeds were donated to Lee Ah Mooi Old Age Home 🍻💰💛
#ThisisSG
: >620 participants have taken virtual tours around SG. Monster Day Tours introduced these tours in Aug & are available in different formats, eg a virtual learning journey & another that involves interactive games along the way!
#SingapoRediscovers
#Singapoliday
🧳🛋️👩💻
#ThisisSG
: In the book Entrepreneurship Unlimited, 17 homegrown brand founders shared how they overcame adversity & achieved success. Youth development charity Halogen Foundation launched the book to mark their 17th anniversary & inspire entrepreneurship among SG youth.👩🏽🎓🙌🏼😎
#ThisisSG
: Stuck at home during circuit breaker, Anna Lam launched Crunch — a company selling edible spoons in 7 flavours. Months of trial & error led to spoons tt were both delicious & nutritious! Anna hopes to see her cutlery available in cafes & dessert kiosks soon. 🍨🥄🤤
#ThisisSG
: SinFooTech wanted to create products Singaporeans can call their own, while developing technology to reduce food wastage. Meaning "blossoming of wisdom", Sachi is a 1st of its kind alcoholic beverage created from unwanted soy whey, and is 100% waste-free! 🧑🔬 🍶 🇸🇬
#ThisisSG
: 180 DIY kits sold by Studio MU/YU, a business that turns salvaged wood into accessories for women. With business on hold due to
#COVID19
, founder Lyn Ng came up with DIY kits for customers to create their own organic wooden jewellery from upcycled wood! 😌✨🔧
#ThisisSG
: >60,000 free meals have been served by charity org Free Food For All (FFFA) in 2020. Since 2015, the organisation has provided Halal meals to the less fortunate, empowering them to become contributing members of society.
#ThisisSG
: A passion for local football led 3 fans to create The Final Whistle podcast. Interviewing local footballers & coaches from past and present, focusing on stories not previously told, they aim to give football in Singapore the attention they feel it deserves! 🦁 ⚽️ 🇸🇬
#ThisisSG
: A diving trip sparked a passion for marine conservation & drove Samantha Thian to create Seastainable Co.. Since 2017, they’ve directly contributed over $30,000 to conservation projects throughout SEA. Watch the video to find out more! 🌊 🐋 🥤
#ThisisSG
: A Telegram Bot called Scratchbac is available in 13 neighbourhoods across SG. Concerned about the effect of
#COVID19
on the community, 3
@sutdsg
students created Scratchbac to connect ppl in need with those keen to lend a helping hand! 📱💬🤝
#ThisisSG
: 18,505 participants have been ‘hushed’ by Hush TeaBar - who advocate self-care thru silence, reflection & breathing to promote empathy, inclusion & empowerment. Sessions are led by Deaf facilitators, supported by a team of ppl w lived mental health experience. 🤫☕😌
#ThisisSG
: Thru Homage, 2,500 Care Professionals were connected w families & senior citizens. After noticing loved ones struggle w good home-care for ageing parents, Gillian Tee teamed up with two friends to launch Homage in 2016, matching quality caregivers w elderly. 🏡👩⚕️💊
#ThisisSG
: >15,000 ppl tuned into the Tonehouse Live Streaming Sessions where 14 bands covered made-in-SG songs & shared why they liked them. After circuit breaker hit pause on jamming studios, Tonehouse Studios innovated & offered new services for musicians. 🎤🎸🖥️
#ThisisSG
: >1,712 sustainable products available for conscious consumers Shop Bettr, which caters to those who want to shop sustainably but don't know where to go. Shop Bettr curates products made by ethical businesses providing sustainable alternatives to fast fashion! 👗🛍️🌏
Moving onward together means making sure no one gets left behind. Throughout the circuit breaker, hawkers Jason Chua and Sean Hung from Beng Who Cooks provided countless free meals for those in need, giving hope & strength during these tough times.
#ThisisSG
#SGUnited
#ThisisSG
: 1000 hours – that’s how much time
@ShabirMusic
spent in the studio to perfect his uplifting Lockdown EP. The EP also serves as a reminder for all of us to keep forging ahead as we begin to rebuild a stronger Singapore together.
#StrongerTogether
#ThisisSG
: 56,400 were prepared & delivered to families in need across
#Singapore
. NTU student Lee Ray Sheng and his team at RAYDY Beehoon have been tirelessly doing their part to help the less fortunate get back up on their feet. 🧑🍳👨🍳🍱
#ThisisSG
: 7,000 old tennis balls were repurposed thru Yellowship— a community initiative by 15-y/o Vihaan Iyer. The balls were upcycled in creative & meaningful ways such as physiotherapy aids for migrant workers, tripod supports for film crews & toys for shelter dogs! 🎾🎥🐕
Wishing all our Hindu friends a joyous
#Deepavali
& a very happy long weekend to everyone!
#PassionMadePossible
#Singapore
#Diwali
📷: Deepavali Utsavam 2019 light up ceremony and street parade - courtesy of Little India Shopkeepers & Heritage Association
The
#Singapore
Sports Hub is truly a Singaporean marvel that would not have been possible without passionate people dreaming "impossible" dreams. What "impossible" dreams do you have?
#PassionMadePossible
#ThisisSG
: Up to 4,000kg of veggies grown every mth by Citiponics, from the top of an HDB carpark! This urban farm leads the way as SG aims to increase local food prdn & improve food security. With
@SGFoodAgency
's
#30by30
initiative, there may soon be an urban farm in yr 'hood!
#ThisisSG
: >2000 bouquets, assembled by volunteers w upcycled flowers thru the Bloom-It-Forward initiative by BloomBack, were delivered to elderly homes, hospices & healthcare workers. BloomBack also offers workshops that provide therapy while contributing to nonprofits! 💐💌🥰
#ThisisSG
: The
#MajulahMovement
helps Singaporeans pick themselves up & forge ahead despite all odds. Led by
@paulfosterrr
& friends, the movement lets Singaporeans purchase food for frontliners & migrant workers while providing income for local F&B business & drivers. 🇸🇬 🍲 🚗
#ThisisSG
:
#COVID19
survivor Hadi received such great care in the ICU that it inspired him to give back to the community. Upon recovery, Hadi joined
@EGsingapore
- check out the video to see how Hadi & Engineering Good are giving back! 🏥💻❤️
#ThisisSG
: Tapping on her love for photography, Medical Laboratory Technologist Huda aims to shine a light on the hard work and sacrifice that her colleagues put in, while celebrating their strength and resilience 📸 💪 🧑⚕️
#Sunset
doesn’t just mark the end of a day – it brims with the promise of a better, brighter tomorrow. What will your tomorrows bring?
#passionmadepossible
#ThisisSG
: When Nurul Hussain started
@CodetteProject
in 2015, she wanted to empower minority/Muslim women to redefine success thru tech. She aims to create an ecosystem of allies & support for underrepresented women in tech. 💻 💡 👩💻
#ThisisSG
: 5 students developed Can Mah to help vulnerable groups, such as the elderly, with groceries. Can Mah connects them w/kind neighbours willing to buy groceries on their behalf. The creators hope the effects of their initiative will last well beyond
#COVID19
🛒📱🍊
#ThisisSG
: 750 journal kits were designed & distributed to inpatients at IMH SG in July thru doctoral student Jonathan Kuek. An IMH volunteer, Kuek decided to share the comfort he found thru journaling w patients who needed a healthy outlet to express emotions & feelings. 📓✍️😌
"At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them." - Laurence Binyon. This centenary of
#ArmisticeDay
, we remember the sacrifices of those who fought to give us a better, brighter tomorrow.
#LestWeForget
#ThisisSG
: 2,633: that's the number of 2ndhand books given a new lease of life by Thryft,
#Singapore
's 1st
#sustainable
bookstore. Thryft makes it easier for ppl to buy and sell 2ndhand books. They even donate 10% of every purchase to non-profit partners!
#ThisisSG
: >800 handmade cards were delivered to senior citizens in nursing homes thru "Hey, You Got Mail!". The project was started to counter the effects of social isolation & evolved into an initiative that reminds the elderly that they are not alone, nor forgotten. 👵🏻💌✍️
#ThisisSG
: 400 National Day banners were transformed into bags, t-shirts & facemasks thru The LampPost Project. All funds collected were donated to the Singapore Association for Mental Health. Since its launch 4 yrs ago, the initiative has upcycled nearly 3,000 banners. 🇸🇬🥰♻️
#ThisisSG
: When you love bringing musos together, what can you do when gatherings are limited? Dick Yip moved his ukulele senior group online! Together with wife Daisie, they learned to live stream their sessions - they’ve already held 34 live streams! 🎤 📹 🎼
#ThisisSG
: 315 hours dedicated to planning, designing, drafting & sewing led to the rise of Jessica Lee’s Dimension.uh. After being unexpectedly retrenched, Jessica decided to turn her childhood hobby into a career. She's focused on building her brand & upgrading skills 🧵👚👒
#ThisisSG
: $11,000 was raised thru UNHEARD, a virtual concert. Cherie & Rachel of Vine Music Studio SG, did this to help underprivileged women affected by
#COVID19
. Funds went to Daughters of Tomorrow, helping women find employment thru career training & access to tech. 🎼👩👧👦🌟
6,000+ personnel from
@mindefsg
, the SAF & the wider defence community served selflessly in our fight against
#COVID19
. These men & women have gone beyond the call of duty to help keep Singapore safe. Thank you for your service! 🇸🇬🧑⚕️⛑️
#ThisisSG
#HormatSAF
#SAFDay20
#ThisisSG
: Papa Lim has successfully grown >33 kinds of organic plants in his home garden. He started nearly 5yrs ago & has been obsessed ever since. Thru
@papalimplants
on Instagram, he shares updates abt his gardening journey & finds loving homes for his plant-babies! 🌱👨🏻🌿
#ThisisSG
: >194,000 plastic blisters collected thru
#Project2x2
. Started by contact lens company Two of a Kind & Tay Paper Recycling in Oct 2019, the initiative repurposes the blister for other applications such as industrial piping, car interiors & household fittings. 👀♻️🌏
#TGIF
! Whether you're planning for a weekend of partying or just taking it easy, we hope it'll be a meaningful time spent doing what you love. Have a great weekend!
#PassionMadePossible
#Singapore
#ThisisSG
: 244 smartphones were donated to migrant workers to help them return to work. Non-profit ItsRainingRaincoats recognised that migrant workers' phones did not support SafeEntry. More phones are being processed to help more migrant workers. 📱🚪🚶♂️
#ThisisSG
: Sometimes our passions can be bigger than ourselves. For freelance photographer Jeryl Tan, it meant working with >41 food establishments to improve their social media presence, with free photography & food styling services! 📸 🍲 🍛
#ThisisSG
: 60 mentors were brought on by
@hopebound2
, a platform helping those who’ve lost their jobs during the COVID-19 crisis. Started by 2 sisters, they provide those assistance w resume & cover letter writing, interview tips & advice, even a counselling programme!
#ThisisSG
: 33,565 care packs containing sanitary essentials were distributed to families in need to help keep them safe. Fully funded by donations, Sgpaysitforward enabled Singaporeans islandwide to show care for our neighbours, even from our homes. 👪 📦 🏘️
#ThisisSG
: 227,829,050 - the number of steps Singaporeans took together for "Climb for Mental Wellness" showing support for caregivers of those with mental health issues. 1,956 participants raised $287,989 to support
@Calsingapore
. More info
More than 150 soldiers from
@OurSgArmy
were activated at short notice to collect and deliver more than 5 million reusable masks to 89
@PAFrenz
community centres and clubs across Singapore from 3 to 5 Apr. More:
#COVID19
#ThisisSG
: Over 1,000 children are on their way to becoming book-lovers thanks to Janice Tan, who launched Luka: The Reading Companion for Kids in SG. The mother of 3 hopes the AI-powered owl will spark childrens' love of reading & improve their vocab. 🤱📖🦉
A huge THANK YOU🙏 for your support for our SCDF paramedics and staff during this nCoV situation. Special shout-out to the kind souls who came to our fire stations yesterday to pass some Milo cartons. You're the real MVP 🙌
#SGUnited
#SingaporeTogether
#ThisisSG
:
@DarrenDubwise
was used to DJing to live audiences but when that wasn't an option he turned to live streaming thru SG Community Radio. He continues championing creative culture in SG & sees this as an impt way to bring people together during these difficult times.
#ThisisSG
: 32 Singaporean couples embarked on a new life together after tying the knot virtually. Joined by friends and loved ones, they solemnised their marriages via video link, proving that love can truly overcome any adversity. ❤️💍
#ThisisSG
: Making use of technology to benefit humanity - from wearables to robotics. This is how Singapore rises to the challenges posed by COVID-19, not just for the present, but for our future, so that we can emerge
#StrongerTogether
. 💪🇸🇬❤️
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The “Horseshoe” block is renowned for history & architecture – but did you know it also has a place in
#Singapore
’s
#film
history? Hua Bee coffeeshop was the set of Mee Pok Man,
#SG
's 1st fully locally produced
#featurefilm
, paving the way for SG filmmakers.
#PassionMadePossible
#ThisisSG
:
@SPCA_SG
set aside $50,000 to help support those struggling to feed their pets during this time. With another $19,630 collected in donations so far, these funds will be used to provide pet food for owners, community feeders & animal rescuers too!
What do 3 women - a mother who left her job, a rangoli artist & a visually impaired musician - have in common? A shared vision to make a difference & turn passion into possibilities:
#PassionMadePossible
#Singapore
#ThisisSG
: Hazeem started The Signpost Project to reach out to tissue sellers in the community. Thru neighbourhood walkabouts, volunteers reach out to them, buying lunch or putting them in touch with community partners. Small conversations can make a big difference! 🗣👂❤️
#ThisisSG
: The Social Kitchen's co-founders, Alvin Yapp & Ang Kian Peng, wanted to help the economy & fellow Singaporeans. They work with heritage F&B brands who are struggling to cope & hope to be the biggest employer of underprivileged groups & their caregivers in SG! 🍜 ☕️ 🇸🇬
#ThisisSG
:
#WokTheTalk
made every effort to live up to their mantra to let no one go hungry during
#COVID19
. Raising $500,000, they engaged hawkers & drivers to prepare & deliver 70,000 meals to vulnerable groups in SG & kept others going with the delivery of 340 grocery packs.
#ThisisSG
: Mr Moorthy proudly helms a kacang puteh stall that's been around for 50+ yrs! Even with
#COVID19
cutting his customer count by half, he never considered giving up on the business & continues operating outside Peace Centre 6 days a week. 🥜😋👍
#ThisisSG
: $10,238 was raised for The Food Bank Singapore by 9 of Singapore’s leading bartenders & chefs. They channelled their flair for food & drink into 10 original artworks, auctioning them through the
#LockDownArtists
Charity Auction.
#ThisisSG
: 53,000 preschoolers joined "Start Small, Dream Big" – which encourages & empowers young Singaporeans to creatively help the community. Guided by teachers, they choose causes to champion, learning that the smallest of gestures can leave a big impact.❤️ 🧒 🙆♂️
#ThisisSG
: 31 SG fashion labels came together for The Front Row – Singapore’s 1st virtual fashion festival. Their innovative approach let everyone in the audience enjoy the show from the coveted ‘front row’ Guests also enjoyed short films, podcasts & chats with designers! 📷🙌🤩
For mariners, lighthouses signify many things - they warn of danger, mark significant points en-route, and guide ships to shore. Here's hoping you find your own "lighthouse" to guide you on your passion journey.
#PassionMadePossible
#Singapore
Meet Fidd — owner of Limpeh Barbershop, nestled among HDB blocks in Bedok North! 💇💇♂️ Find out what inspired its owner, Fidd to pursue barbering in
#HumansOfTheHeartland
:
#ThisisSG
: 15 African penguins at the Singapore Zoo were given a special home makeover by their keepers. Their new enclosure allows these curious penguins to play & prepare for bigger adventures outdoors – which Singaporeans can look forward to when they revisit the zoo! 🐧🐧🏠
Happy Monday everyone, we're finally live! We're all about celebrating the passions that make
#Singapore
possible - so let us know what you'd like to see on this feed! 🇸🇬
#PassionMadePossible
Advocates for inclusivity and art - these are the stories of Singaporeans making a difference with their passions. Watch this video and find out more!
#PassionMadePossible
#Singapore
Bird singing corners once served as a focal point for enthusiasts (early Twitter? 😝). Bird-keeping is no longer common, but we cherish the sharing of passions & hope the spirit of community togetherness will continue to live on.
#PassionMadePossible
#Singapore
#ThisisSG
: Project Yay Santa managed to raise $6,000 in their recent donation drive! Every year they raise funds that go towards supporting underprivileged children across Singapore, with the most recent donations going towards purchasing laptops & accessories for those in need.