Politics

“People Weren’t as Bothered” — Seniors Recall Separation From Malaysia

“People Weren’t as Bothered” — Seniors Recall Separation From Malaysia

Four elderly seniors who lived through August 9, 1965, tell us what the day looked like from their perspectives as teenagers.

by Sean Lim August 9, 2022

The Best Housewarming Gift You Can Give Today Is a Fire Extinguisher

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The Best Housewarming Gift You Can Give Today Is a Fire Extinguisher

Here’s why we should start normalising fire extinguishers as gifts for the new homeowner.

by Nicole Lam June 21, 2022

How the Shadow of Section 377A Looms Over Singapore’s New Adoption Act

How the Shadow of Section 377A Looms Over Singapore’s New Adoption Act

While unenforceable, the Adoption Bill's eligibility criteria shows how criminalising same-sex relations manifests itself in other ways.

by Hykel Quek May 18, 2022

The Curious Case of PetitionsSG — One Step Forward, Two Cold Feet Back

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The Curious Case of PetitionsSG — One Step Forward, Two Cold Feet Back

Now that PetitionsSG has pulled a Houdini on us, will the promise of real active citizenry in Singapore ever materialise?

by Nicole Lam May 12, 2022

Is Lawrence Wong Ready to Navigate Singapore’s Complex Societal Issues?

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Is Lawrence Wong Ready to Navigate Singapore’s Complex Societal Issues?

Lawrence Wong has taken up the gauntlet of PM of Singapore. Is he poised to handle Singapore’s increasingly complex social fabric?

by Nicole Lam April 21, 2022

The Women the White Paper on Singapore Women’s Development Forgot

The Women the White Paper on Singapore Women’s Development Forgot

The White Paper on Singapore Women's Development proposes positive and progressive action plans, but are they as inclusive as they seem?

by Nicole Lam April 15, 2022

Recent Articles

There’s Idealism at the Recent Death Penalty Protest but Is That Enough?

There’s Idealism at the Recent Death Penalty Protest but Is That Enough?

Though light on solutions, the anti-death penalty protest makes for an effective and emotive show of solidarity against capital punishment.

by Sean Lim

April 11, 2022

Bangkok’s Most Macho Governor Candidate Learns What LGBTQIA+ Means

Bangkok’s Most Macho Governor Candidate Learns What LGBTQIA+ Means

Rarely do we see politicians and public servants talk to the LGBTQ+ population in Thailand or Asia for that matter. The RICE team convinced the incumbent Governor of Bangkok, Associate Professor Chatchachat Sittiphan, to take a night stroll on Khaosan Street at night with a Drag Queen party in t

by RICE

April 10, 2022

Budget 2022 Wrap-Up: A Good Communication Handbook Is What Our MPs Need

Budget 2022 Wrap-Up: A Good Communication Handbook Is What Our MPs Need

Unlike last year, I didn't fall asleep this Budget. But the speeches could have been better.

by Sean Lim

March 18, 2022

EVs Will Not Eviscerate Singapore’s Car Obsession

EVs Will Not Eviscerate Singapore’s Car Obsession

Is the introduction of Electric vehicles (EVs) to Singapore as green as they promise or another slippery slope to the endless car-worship?

by Nicole Lam

February 24, 2022

What Budget Questions Would These Unelected Politicians from GE2020 Ask?

What Budget Questions Would These Unelected Politicians from GE2020 Ask?

Six politicians share the questions they would pose at the Budget Debate if they are MPs.

by Sean Lim

February 23, 2022