Culture

‘Why Would I Do Anything Else?’: The People Finding Joy in Working on Public Holidays

‘Why Would I Do Anything Else?’: The People Finding Joy in Working on Public Holidays

If we’ve built our lives around work so completely, do we forget how to rest even when given the chance?

by Nadine Lee December 24, 2024

Singaporeans Speak on the Dilemma of Supporting Local While Shopping in JB

Singaporeans Speak on the Dilemma of Supporting Local While Shopping in JB

"My pockets are just not deep enough for me to support local no matter what."

by Alfieyah Abdullah December 22, 2024

Aliwal Chess Club, and Why Connection Matters More Than Winning

Aliwal Chess Club, and Why Connection Matters More Than Winning

We're all kings and queens here.

by Swarnabho Sarkar December 20, 2024

Can the Holiday Season Be Our Break From Constant Self-Improvement?

Can the Holiday Season Be Our Break From Constant Self-Improvement?

Perhaps the greatest act of self-optimisation in December is choosing not to optimise at all.

by Joel Teo December 19, 2024

The Impersonation Scam That Almost Cost My Mum Her Life Savings

The Impersonation Scam That Almost Cost My Mum Her Life Savings

What chance do our less tech-savvy parents have?

by Andre Frois December 16, 2024

Singaporeans Speak on the Joys and Woes of Souvenir Culture

Singaporeans Speak on the Joys and Woes of Souvenir Culture

Do we always have to bring back TimTams from Australia?

by Kimberly Lim December 15, 2024

Recent Articles

Coming Of Age

How a University Student Got Outwitted By The ‘Police’

How a University Student Got Outwitted By The ‘Police’

A call from the police. A crime you didn’t commit. What would you do?

by RICE

December 23, 2024

Singapore, Unfiltered

The Questions We Need to Confront About Domestic Helpers and Bomb Shelter Rooms

The Questions We Need to Confront About Domestic Helpers and Bomb Shelter Rooms

Room for improvement.

by RICE

December 13, 2024

Singapore, Unfiltered

Are Bomb Shelters Fit for Domestic Helpers to Call Home?

Are Bomb Shelters Fit for Domestic Helpers to Call Home?

What does it say about Singapore when the real estate industry rebrands bomb shelters and utility rooms as 'maid rooms'?

by RICE

December 12, 2024

Grindsets

The Painful Truths Your Interns Are Probably Learning About Your Workplace

The Painful Truths Your Interns Are Probably Learning About Your Workplace

A portrait of the modern Singaporean workplace from the mouths of precocious interns.

by Nadine Lee

December 11, 2024

Grindsets

Beyond an Iron Rice Bowl, Why Do People Sign On?

Beyond an Iron Rice Bowl, Why Do People Sign On?

What compels a Singaporean son to make the military a full-time job?

by Aidan Razali

December 11, 2024