Ghost stories articulate a form of reality that is different from the realisms we are used to, situating Singapore within an environment in which modernity has been experienced alongside a continuation of spiritual practices.
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The corporate, government, and palm oil addiction maze behind the haze; giving in Singapore; the big business of domain names; and more.
A transgressive movement, borne of liberation from state surveillance and market structures, somehow survives in one of the world’s capitalist and paternalist meccas.
While ‘resilience’ is an important quality for individuals and social systems to have, the frequency with which the state exploits it has become problematic.
Does Singapore have what it takes to become a true sporting nation? Perhaps, but first, it'll require the collective effort of the entire country to embrace the spirit of sportsmanship.
Tharman to run for president, opposition ‘alliance’ unlikely to shake things up, train otakus are right on track, horse racing to end, Singaporean-born comedian called out for bad joke, and much more.
On the eve of Vesak Day, Marissa Lee reflects on how she stumbled into Buddhist Singapore during the pandemic, and what she’s since learned about meditation.
Halimah Yacob not running for second term, PAP supporters in defence of Ridout ministers, food historian Khir Johari wins big at 28th Gourmand World Cookbook Awards, Circles.Life expands into the Middle East, and more.
The pursuit of racial harmony, backed up by a corpus of laws and penalties, may come at the expense of genuine racial justice.
