Singapore This Week is one of Jom’s paid products. It is meant to be your end-of-week catchup. We will decide on the most important stories that week–from arts to politics and tech–and we will offer you Jom’s opinionated view on them. We’re hoping you’ll occasionally (often?) disagree with us.
Malaysian in cop killings no connection to JI, election season in India with a mis-touch of Singapore, major archaeological discoveries in Kedah, exhibited works of winners of the 2023 Objectifs Documentary Award, PropertyGuru may go private again, and more.
Lawrence Wong’s shiny new cabinet, MOH hauls up telemedicine services, marital decoupling made easier, dynamic pricing creeps into concert tickets, HDB makes a play in the property portal space and more.
Singapore home to more millionaires than London, Thambi shutters but may reopen in new location, trishaw uncles gone with the wind, fatal road accidents up, tis’ the season of arts grad shows, Anywheel bike-sharing fleet to expand, and more.
Singapore’s labour tripartism showing signs of strain, private driving instructors soon a thing of the past, Singapore HeritageFest back for 21st edition, the growing interest in miniature art, Gojek and Comfort drivers have each others’ backs, and more.
Shanmugam responds to ‘sneering’ article in The Economist, Wake Up, SG’s founder charged with criminal defamation, recreational drug use up among youth, selections from the EU film festival, Apple takes a bigger bite of Singapore with new campus, and more.
Lee hands over reins to Wong, peaceful call for SG to end arms trade with Israel, youth sexual crimes up, launch of 8½ Hours in Singapore, featuring a 19th century Japanese artist’s book of drawings, Singaporean artists show at Venice Biennale, and more.
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