Government & Politics

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

Unpacking The Public’s Complicated Feelings About The NRIC Kerfuffle

Unpacking The Public’s Complicated Feelings About The NRIC Kerfuffle

The NRIC debacle goes beyond a simple miscommunication issue. What are Singaporeans really upset about? And how did we start holding our NRIC numbers closer to our chests?

by Kimberly Lim and Nadine Lee December 20, 2024

On Secondhand Smoke: Do We Need New Laws To Be Good Neighbours to Each Other?

On Secondhand Smoke: Do We Need New Laws To Be Good Neighbours to Each Other?

Bag Down Benny? Maybe what we really need is a No Smoking Nelson.

by Kimberly Lim November 20, 2024

Is Preserving 38 Oxley Road the Only Way To Remember It?

Is Preserving 38 Oxley Road the Only Way To Remember It?

What exactly are we trying to protect here, anyway?

by Nadine Lee November 13, 2024

The Hougang Documentary Honours The Past. Will It Sway Tomorrow’s Voters?

Government & Politics

The Hougang Documentary Honours The Past. Will It Sway Tomorrow’s Voters?

Nostalgia is a powerful drug.

by Nadine Lee November 6, 2024

In-Camp Thoughts: What ICT Call-ups Reveal About Our Work Culture

In-Camp Thoughts: What ICT Call-ups Reveal About Our Work Culture

When emails and urgent messages find you in the jungle.

by Andre Frois October 27, 2024

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

Recent Articles

Singapore, Unfiltered

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

Singapore, Unfiltered

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

Singapore, Unfiltered

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

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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

Singapore, Unfiltered

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