Government & Politics

Stories about politics, governance, and the human impact of policies.

The Income-Allianz Deal Is Off (for Now), but How Did It Get So Far?

The Income-Allianz Deal Is Off (for Now), but How Did It Get So Far?

Despite the deal collapsing, the damage to trust is undeniable.

by Kimberly Lim October 15, 2024

Singaporeans Speak On Transparency and Ethics Following Iswaran’s Sentencing

Singaporeans Speak On Transparency and Ethics Following Iswaran’s Sentencing

How will he cope in jail without his usual diet of musical theatre and football matches?

by Alfieyah Abdullah October 6, 2024

Singaporeans Share How They Feel About Sharing a Nation With 6 Million People

Singaporeans Share How They Feel About Sharing a Nation With 6 Million People

The more, the merrier?

by Alfieyah Abdullah September 29, 2024

The September Spectacle of S Iswaran and IShowSpeed

The September Spectacle of S Iswaran and IShowSpeed

Wake me up when September ends.

by Kimberly Lim September 26, 2024

Are Singaporeans Mentally Fatigued From Mental Health Talk?

Are Singaporeans Mentally Fatigued From Mental Health Talk?

Will policies shift to guarantee real, lasting solutions, or are we stuck in a cycle of awareness without action?

by Kimberly Lim September 20, 2024

10 Weeks of Extra Parental Leave Is Great. Guilt-Tripping Employees for Taking It Isn’t.

10 Weeks of Extra Parental Leave Is Great. Guilt-Tripping Employees for Taking It Isn’t.

Dear employers, leave is leave.

by Kimberly Lim August 21, 2024

Recent Articles

Singapore, Unfiltered

Kishore Mahbubani’s Advice for the Cynical Singaporean

Is being born in Singapore still a cause for celebration today?

by Kimberly Lim

August 9, 2024

Singapore, Unfiltered

Income-Allianz Alliance: Are We Just Scared of Singapore Selling Out?

Income-Allianz Alliance: Are We Just Scared of Singapore Selling Out?

Perhaps it’s really about the fear of our social safety nets disappearing.

by Michele Pek

August 8, 2024

Amongst Us

What Happens at an Interfaith Durian Party?

What Happens at an Interfaith Durian Party?

Give durian diplomacy a chance.

by Andre Frois

July 31, 2024

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The Lonely Odds Awaiting Elderly Punters When Singapore Turf Club Closes

The Lonely Odds Awaiting Elderly Punters When Singapore Turf Club Closes

"There’s only a few things to do. Very simple: watch TV, gamble, and sleep."

by Eunice Sng & Lok Bing Hong

July 9, 2024

Amongst Us

What Singapore’s Indigenous Seafarers Can Teach Us About How to Live

What Singapore’s Indigenous Seafarers Can Teach Us About How to Live

Dignity in displacement.

by Andre Frois

July 5, 2024