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Calvin Cheng, PAP firebrand; a history of local women in medicine; Singapore lends a helping hand in Myanmar; a decades-old mural uncovered; big changes to the NUS Singapore History Prize; Grab launches a taxi company; and more.
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Tharman’s thumping victory, Singaporeans trafficked to work in scam centres and illegal gambling houses, SG Climate Rally upcoming 2023 rally, Baybeats 2023, and more.
Dear reader, Black hair? White hair? No hair? I saw that in a WhatsApp chat this morning, presumably a cute way to get around perceived Cooling-off Day restrictions. (Black hair = Tan Kin Lian; White hair = Ng Kok Song; No hair = Tharman Shanmugaratnam.) Yet I’m unsure if the pseudonyms are...
Polling Day tomorrow, preschool teacher caught on video mistreating children, dismal plastic recycling rates in Singapore, preserving art heritage along Orchard Road, coffee culture competition heats up, and more.
Ahead of the polls on September 1st, some Singaporeans have vowed to spoil their votes, in protest at what they believe has become a farcical race for head of state. But for the many undecided voters, an analysis of the candidates might help to clarify some doubts before they head to the ballot box.
Dear reader, One week till you vote! This is Jom’s coverage of the presidential election: * An explainer on the origins and evolution of the presidency * An explainer on why NKS, TKL and Tharman qualified, but George Goh didn’t * “The presidential contest on social media - greatest hits”, published...
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