Has Tanjong Pagar Always Been SO Gay? Yes, According to History All images by Zachary Tang unless stated otherwise. To co-opt the opening lines of The Merchant of Venice, “In sooth, I know not why Tanjong Pagar is SO gay?” When I throw that question around RICE HQ, only one of the esteemed senior staff writers had any insight into the matter. “O by William Hoo July 25, 2019
Mahathir is 94?! Here Are 94 Theories Why He is Immortal. The world's oldest sitting state leader, has outlived many and will outlive even more. What's his secret? by William Hoo July 10, 2019
The First Singaporean Teacher To Come Out Did So in 2007. Have Things Changed Since Then? Things may be changing for the better. by William Hoo July 10, 2019
We All Know the NDP Funpack Will Be Wasted. Because It’s Not Truly Sustainable. The NDP 2019 Funpack is waste unto itself. by William Hoo June 23, 2019
Alt Ctrl Health Will Singaporean Men Ever Stop Chasing Sex to Prove They’re Men? Underaged sex is not a laughing matter, not for anyone. Period. Singaporean men however seem to think that the pursuit of sex permits one to ignore the age of consent and other considerations. Why is this the case? by William Hoo June 13, 2019
What It Means to Have Jewel Changi As A Monument We love to think that our monuments are made by our culture and heritage, but let's be real—they're really made of money. by William Hoo May 31, 2019
The Future of Hawker Food: Can Singaporeans Move Beyond the War of Traditional vs Hipster? Top Image: Screenshot of Maxwell Food Centre from A Place Further Than The Universe. The truth of life is simply, food. But in Singapore, it’s a highly contested truth. Every other day, we get into some street brawl with our neighbours over who owns what or we gleefully thumb our collective by William Hoo May 30, 2019
Memes About Politicians in Singapore Will Never Die. And That’s a Good Thing. Everyone knows mee siam doesn't come with 'hum', but once upon a time, someone very important didn't know. by William Hoo May 15, 2019