On her first bikepacking adventure, this writer discovered breathtaking views, idyllic port towns – and the best burger of her life. Traversing the scenic and occasionally challenging terrain also helped her confront the complexities of grief and taught her how to live a more appreciative life.
Nur Mimi, known to her followers as Shirumimi, is a cosplayer who dresses up in modest versions of anime characters while wearing the hijab. She tells CNA Women how she modifies her costumes while retaining their essence, and balances her passion for cosplaying with her religious values.
Statistically, Singapore is making “rapid and determined progress” on its efforts to achieve gender parity on boards, according to the Council for Board Diversity. But certain sectors are still lacking in women leaders and advancing female representation in C-suite positions remains “slow”, says an observer.
In her speech, Adele also paid tribute to the women in her family, who she said moulded her into the person she is today through their boisterous and strong personas.