Media Releases
176 Teams Compete in Singapore’s Largest 3-on-3 Floorball Tournament

March 19, 2016

50 sports leaders championed the event under U Sports Capability Development Programme. Singapore, 19 March 2016 – Over 800 participants dribbled, passed and scored their way to the top in the largest 3-on-3 floorball tournament held at D’Marquee, Downtown East. Held for the seventh consecutive year, this year’s tournament saw the highest number of teams participating to date as registration closed with a total of 176 teams, an overall increase of 40 percent from last year. […]

U Live promotes Fitness, Discovery and Education among Active Agers at Walk for Wellness

February 27, 2016

800 participants across all ages enjoyed a 5KM walk with NTUC Deputy Secretary-General Heng Chee How. Singapore, 27 February 2016 – Over 800 participants comprising active agers, families and friends gathered at Downtown East today, ready for their warm-ups before embarking on the 5KM fun walk along Pasir Ris Park. With a line-up of more than 10 activities encompassing around three concepts – Fitness, Discovery and Education, this year’s Walk for Wellness has doubled in the number of participants from last year, exemplifying the spirit of active ageing as more participants stepped forward to lead a healthy lifestyle. […]

nEbO’s W.I.S.H. – More Youth Volunteers Make a Difference Through Fun and Healthy Activities

January 21, 2016

nEbO's Ways In Sharing Happiness (W.I.S.H.) 2016 is back once again this year! Since its launch seven years ago, nEbO's W.I.S.H. was initiated by youth leaders in nEbO’s Care community and is one of the most popular activity to get more youths to give back to the community through volunteerism. The line-up of activities through the month of January is themed “Health and Wellness” so as to raise awareness and improve the overall health and well-being of the less fortunate. […]

U Live Symposium 2015 – developing seniors’ capabilities and encouraging lifelong learning

July 30, 2015

Singapore, 30 July 2015 – 67-year-old Mohan is the epitome of healthy, happy, productive and purposeful living. Friendly and lively, the former union leader from SATSWU has remained connected with the Labour Movement even after retirement. Mohan is currently U Live’s Park Ambassador, conducting monthly tours through the dense mangrove forest at Pasir Ris Park where mud crabs, mudskippers and even rare birds can be spotted. […]

Launch Of All-New D’Resort Marks Phase One Completion Of Refreshing Downtown East Project

July 01, 2015

Nature-Inspired Getaway with Waterpark Fun Featuring Nine Room Types Promises Whole New Experience for All. Singapore, 1 July 2015 – The opening of the all-new D’Resort @ Downtown East today marks the completion of Phase One of the $200 million Refreshing Downtown East redevelopment project announced in 2012. The five-year plan aims to update NTUC Club’s offerings to meet the changing social and lifestyle needs of members and the public. […]

Labour Movement Revises Income Criteria For Voucher Programmes To Reach Out To More Low-Income Members

May 31, 2015

11,000 more beneficiaries stand to benefit from U Stretch and Back to School vouchers. At the launch of the first run of Family Recreation & Fun (FRF) Carnival 2015 on 31 May 2015, the Labour Movement reaffirms its commitment to the welfare of its low-income union members as it revises the income criteria for the voucher programmes under NTUC-U Care Fund – U Stretch and U Care Back to School , to benefit more low-income members and their children. […]

U Sports celebrates the everyday sportsperson of the Labour Movement at Awards Night

May 26, 2015

Guest of Honour NTUC Secretary-General Chan Chun Sing and NTUC President Diana Chia presented awards to honour Labour Movement’s top sporting achievements. Singapore Manual & Mercantile Workers’ Union clinches fourth consecutive Top Union title at U Sports Awards Night. Singapore, 26 May 2015 – U Sports Awards Night 2015 celebrated people from all walks of life who found a common ground in sports this evening, handing out awards to members who truly embodied the idea of Real People – All Sports. In addition, U Sports, the sporting community of the Labour Movement, also honoured the sportspeople who displayed passion and outstanding sportsmanship, representing the unions in U Games and NTUC in various competitions. […]

Learn the ways of the ninja at Downtown East with Nickelodeon’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

May 08, 2015

Singapore, 8 May 2015 – The way of the ninja is often shrouded in mystery and fascination, but this mid-year school holidays, kids will be able to get closer to fulfilling their dreams of learning the ways of a ninja at the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Dojo Experience, held in collaboration between Downtown East and Nickelodeon. Step into the Turtles’ dojo (or training ground) and join Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael and Michelangelo in their training to become full-fledged ninjas. […]

nEbO’s Spirit of Youth Awards 2015 launches SG50 publication and honours outstanding youths

April 18, 2015

Minister for Education, Mr Heng Swee Keat, presented the awards to youth leaders at nEbO’s annual Spirit of Youth Awards and launched nEbO’s SG50 publication. Singapore, 18 April 2015 – Amid the neon party at Sentosa Wavehouse, the Labour Movement’s youth community, nEbO, presented awards in recognition of its youth leaders at the nEbO Spirit of Youth Awards 2015. The award ceremony was attended by Guest of Honour, Minister for Education, Mr Heng Swee Keat, who encouraged the youths to continue to have a positive impact on society and inspire others to do good. […]