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In a year of political spectacle, the Singapore Biennale turns its gaze to the decidedly unspectacular. What might we find in the basic building blocks— mall units, shoebox flats, cookie-cutter classrooms—that form our country? Our writer explores the sprawling exhibition to see if she can find out.
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Dear reader, Welcome to the second half of 2025. And remember to stay in your lanes. This week, Singapore began enforcing pedestrian-only paths, with errant cyclists and users of mobility devices liable for a fine or even jail. The trial began for three women who allegedly organised a procession outside...
A Singaporean transgender journalist describes how we can all use words that are more inclusive and empowering in our work—and our everyday lives.
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Worrying parallels between the drug and scam industries; a rise in willing workers in Scam Inc; the loneliness epidemic that’s making us susceptible to being scammed—these were some key takeaways from our latest Jom Cakap.
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