Off-road biking isn’t only about adrenaline-pumping action, but also about a longing for a sense of community and freedom in strait-laced Singapore.
Society
The hefty 1,700-page, four-volume tome replete with the Pang family’s history, biographies and accomplishments reveals itself to a new generation of English-language readers, centuries later.
The radical practice gained attention at the start of the pandemic, but participants have discovered that building horizontal relationships is easier said than done.
The writer and former AWARE president responds to a series of essays by Kirsten Han, a fellow civil society activist, that present a deeply affecting and reflexive portrait—part memoir, part reportage—of home in the city-state.
As Singapore leans into its future, how might the state transform its relationship with citizens and civil society, ‘loving critics’ included? One that’s less paternalistic and heavy-handed, and more open, transparent and participatory.
An ageing population and longer lifespans are thrusting younger Singaporeans into the role of first-time caregivers, sometimes well before they enter adulthood. Is society ready to embrace and support them?