Goh Qiu Ting, Author at RICE

I thrive on human connection and important conversations that concern humanity and the human condition. In my stories, I hope to capture the essence of relationships across cultures and borders.

7 Articles

The Furry Community in Singapore Is Tired of Being Misunderstood

The Furry Community in Singapore Is Tired of Being Misunderstood

The Furry subculture is gaining ground in Singapore. But "popular culture likes to [wrongly] paint us as sex maniacs," one Furry tells us.

by Goh Qiu Ting

August 19, 2022

Subculture

Finding Community and Love in a Betta (Fish) Place

Finding Community and Love in a Betta (Fish) Place

Yes, it may be hard to believe, but offline, non-digital hobbies exist.

by Goh Qiu Ting

August 16, 2022

Districts

A Trip to Thekchen Choling, the Temple Giving Blessings to Pets

A Trip to Thekchen Choling, the Temple Giving Blessings to Pets

For the first time, this temple in Jalan Besar is allowing pets to receive blessings from their Venerables. We head down to speak to them.

by Goh Qiu Ting

May 17, 2022

Mask-Shy? Me Too!

Mask-Shy? Me Too!

As we slowly ease out of this pandemic, should mask-shy and mask-conscious people start to panic?

by Goh Qiu Ting

March 20, 2022

Jobs & Economy

Thriving in Frugality: Singaporeans Pursuing the FIRE Lifestyle

Thriving in Frugality: Singaporeans Pursuing the FIRE Lifestyle

Five Singaporeans share their motivations for pursuing the FIRE philosophy with one taking a slightly different route than usually prescribed.

by Goh Qiu Ting

February 14, 2022

Government & Politics

Beyond Wages, What Makes for a Quality Life in Singapore?

Beyond Wages, What Makes for a Quality Life in Singapore?

We asked Singaporeans how they would define a thriving and quality life in the second most expensive city in the world.

by Goh Qiu Ting

December 29, 2021

It’s Time We Better Understand What Child Life Therapists Do

It’s Time We Better Understand What Child Life Therapists Do

Child Life Therapists help reduce traumatic healthcare experiences for children. So why don't we know more of what they do?

by Goh Qiu Ting

November 9, 2021