Zamiya Noor, Author at RICE

“We die. That may be the meaning of life. But we do language. That may be the measure of our lives.”—Toni Morrison

More of Zamiya’s work can be found at zamiyanoor.com.

6 Articles

The Cost of Staying Alive: ‘I Spend Over $2,000 a Month on Mental Health Treatment’

The Cost of Staying Alive: ‘I Spend Over $2,000 a Month on Mental Health Treatment’

What is the cost of staying alive with a mind that demands your demise?

by Zamiya Noor

December 5, 2022

In Photos: What Depression Looks Like

In Photos: What Depression Looks Like

“Depression is finding it hard to shampoo your hair and then sinking to the bathroom floor in tears. Depression is numb. It is lonely. It is ruthless.”

by Zamiya Noor

October 10, 2022

Intimates

‘Being Transgender and Muslim Is My Version of Perfection’

‘Being Transgender and Muslim Is My Version of Perfection’

Jun and Ilyas are trans Muslim men on different paths of identity. Yet, one thing ties them together—a surprising devotion to their faith.

by Zamiya Noor

September 21, 2022

Amongst Us

Does Singlish Divide Us More Than It Unites?

Does Singlish Divide Us More Than It Unites?

There's a preconceived notion that a “true” Singaporean speaks Singlish. So what happens to the Singaporeans who don't?

by Zamiya Noor

December 5, 2021

Government & Politics

Singapore, Unfiltered

At the Heart of Singapore’s Mutual Aid Initiatives Lies Community

At the Heart of Singapore’s Mutual Aid Initiatives Lies Community

Mutual aid steps in when government red tape bureaucracy impedes urgent help.

by Zamiya Noor

November 18, 2021

Singapore, Unfiltered

Overcrowded Hospitals & Insufficient Beds — Singapore Nurses Brace For Impact

Overcrowded Hospitals & Insufficient Beds — Singapore Nurses Brace For Impact

As hospital admissions rise and beds become scarce, nurses brace for a healthcare system on the precipice.

by Zamiya Noor

October 11, 2021