History & Heritage

Stories that connect our past to our present, exploring the roots of culture, traditions and historical milestones.

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 People Who Are Changing Their Names to Be Happier

The People Who Are Changing Their Names to Be Happier

What's in a name?

by Nadine Lee November 1, 2024

Can Malay Cuisine Find a Place in Singapore’s Fine Dining Scene?

Can Malay Cuisine Find a Place in Singapore’s Fine Dining Scene?

The meat of the matter.

by Alfieyah Abdullah October 30, 2024

The Perks of Relearning Your Own Mother Tongue

The Perks of Relearning Your Own Mother Tongue

When English is all you need to get by, what's the value of learning your mother tongue?

by Kimberly Lim September 13, 2024

A Chef’s 30-Year Love Affair with Chicken Rice

A Chef’s 30-Year Love Affair with Chicken Rice

"How can I get bored?"

by Joy Lai August 7, 2024

By Any Other Name: Much Ado About Singapore Repertory Theatre’s Rebrand

By Any Other Name: Much Ado About Singapore Repertory Theatre’s Rebrand

What's in a name?

by Inch Chua July 31, 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

Districts

New Bahru and the Shopping Mall-ification of Our Historical Buildings

New Bahru and the Shopping Mall-ification of Our Historical Buildings

How much of its heritage does it truly preserve, and who is it really for?

by Elliot Lee

July 19, 2024

Districts

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

Singapore, Unfiltered

The Samsui Woman Kerfuffle Shows Some Complaints Aren’t Worth Listening To

The Samsui Woman Kerfuffle Shows Some Complaints Aren’t Worth Listening To

When the loudest voices find offence in the innocuous.

by Kimberly Lim

June 25, 2024