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Politicians and Podcasts: The Unlikely Power Players in GE2025

Politicians and Podcasts: The Unlikely Power Players in GE2025

GE2025 won’t just be about policies—it will be a contest over who can master the digital tools of our time.

by Kimberly Lim January 24, 2025

A Tale of Two Kunafas

A Tale of Two Kunafas

What do Middle Eastern chefs think about the pasar malam versions of their traditional dessert?

by Alfieyah Abdullah January 17, 2025

Pointe Shoes and Paychecks: The Price of Ballet Dreams in Singapore

Pointe Shoes and Paychecks: The Price of Ballet Dreams in Singapore

Despite the constant number of young girls attending ballet classes, why do we hear so little about homegrown Singaporean ballet stars?

by Darina Elchaninova January 15, 2025

The Singaporean Fanfiction Writers on Incognito Mode

The Singaporean Fanfiction Writers on Incognito Mode

Are they truly living the Y/N fantasy?

by Andrea Chandra Putri January 8, 2025

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

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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

Singapore, Unfiltered

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

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Who We’re Really Hurting When We Buy Fake Goods

Who We’re Really Hurting When We Buy Fake Goods

What's the true cost of buying imitation products?

by Andre Frois

December 12, 2024

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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

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What Are We Running From When We Get Into Marathons After Hitting 30?

What Are We Running From When We Get Into Marathons After Hitting 30?

Sometimes the only way to escape our quarter-life crisis is to outrun it.

by Alfieyah Abdullah

December 6, 2024