Ilyas Sholihyn, Author at RICE

Head Chef at RICE, even though he’s off carbs (keto diet joke).

36 Articles

Singapore, Unfiltered

The Consensus Amid Singapore’s Disagreements on Gaza

The Consensus Amid Singapore’s Disagreements on Gaza

How do we make sense of the disconnect between the people and the government on the Gaza issue?

by Ilyas Sholihyn

April 4, 2024

Binge

In Defence of Expensive, Unnecessarily Quirky Ramadan Bazaar Food

In Defence of Expensive, Unnecessarily Quirky Ramadan Bazaar Food

Are you not entertained by the culinary innovation of bagels in various hues of the light spectrum?

by Ilyas Sholihyn

March 19, 2024

Coming Of Age

The Kaleidoscope of Kinship: An Intimate Look at Singapore’s Diverse Family Make-Ups

The Kaleidoscope of Kinship: An Intimate Look at Singapore’s Diverse Family Make-Ups

RICE Media teams up with the Singapore Muslim Women's Association to tell stories of Singapore's unconventional families.

by Ilyas Sholihyn

January 17, 2024

How To Thrive and Survive with RICE Media in 2024

How To Thrive and Survive with RICE Media in 2024

New year, new(ish) RICE.

by Ilyas Sholihyn

January 3, 2024

Coming Of Age

Reflections on Growing Old From an Elder Emo Who Can’t Do Mosh Pits Anymore

Reflections on Growing Old From an Elder Emo Who Can’t Do Mosh Pits Anymore

An existential crisis in the middle of a post-hardcore show.

by Ilyas Sholihyn

November 18, 2023

How To Talk About the Israel-Hamas Conflict

How To Talk About the Israel-Hamas Conflict

In a conflict between Israel and Palestinian hardliners and those yearning for peaceful lives, the right side is unequivocally clear.

by Ilyas Sholihyn

October 20, 2023

Amongst Us

Trading Privilege for Prison: Caning, Camaraderie and Anxieties After Jail (Part 2)

Trading Privilege for Prison: Caning, Camaraderie and Anxieties After Jail (Part 2)

Some unspoken rules if you ever get caned in Singapore—and how you'll be a wreck in your first month out of prison.

by Ilyas Sholihyn

April 29, 2023

Amongst Us

Trading Privilege for Prison: Life Lessons From a Former Drug Dealer (Part 1)

Trading Privilege for Prison: Life Lessons From a Former Drug Dealer (Part 1)

From becoming a drug dealer in university to trying to flee Singapore on a jet-ski, Nicholas walks us through his addiction and arrest.

by Ilyas Sholihyn

April 28, 2023

Singapore, Unfiltered

Let’s Face It, the 15% Tax Hike for Smokers Will Just Drive Them to Vaping

Let’s Face It, the 15% Tax Hike for Smokers Will Just Drive Them to Vaping

Big tobacco tax? Big whoop.

by Ilyas Sholihyn

February 16, 2023

What Are Singaporeans Truly Afraid Of? An AI Generates Their Fears

What Are Singaporeans Truly Afraid Of? An AI Generates Their Fears

We got Midjourney to conjure the things that we don’t want to see—the darkest depths of subconscious Singaporean fears.

by Ilyas Sholihyn

September 1, 2022

Underneath Her Mask, Milotruckdreams Is Confidently Insecure

Underneath Her Mask, Milotruckdreams Is Confidently Insecure

"Just smother me with love. Just kill me with how much you love me, that’s what I want."

by Ilyas Sholihyn

August 12, 2022

The RICE Pledge Page, or Why We Could Use Your Support

The RICE Pledge Page, or Why We Could Use Your Support

Don't worry, no paywall. But we'd like to think that RICE has built a strong enough connection with a community that believes in our work.

by Ilyas Sholihyn

July 22, 2022