Ilyas Sholihyn, Author at RICE

Bitten by a radioactive story during a school field trip, Ilyas turned to a life of digital storytelling, using his power/curse to spin brand jargon into webs of kitsch-free content.

23 Articles

Government & Policy

If We’re Learning From New Zealand’s Smoking Ban, Should We Also Learn From Its Vaping Laws?

If We’re Learning From New Zealand’s Smoking Ban, Should We Also Learn From Its Vaping Laws?

The end of cigarettes in Singapore is nigh, but we might be one step behind about recognising new alternatives.

by Ilyas Sholihyn

April 28, 2022

Coming Of Age

A Millennial’s Regret-Filled Guide to Money for Gen Zs

A Millennial’s Regret-Filled Guide to Money for Gen Zs

Battling addictions to avocado toasts, houseplants, and The New Yorker subscriptions in pursuit of stable bank balances.

by Ilyas Sholihyn

March 23, 2022

An Open Letter to My Parents About My Passive Suicidal Ideation

An Open Letter to My Parents About My Passive Suicidal Ideation

It’s a complicated duality: I'm not interested in being alive, but I don't want to die right now.

by Ilyas Sholihyn

March 21, 2022

What Building Bicycles Taught Me About Building Compassion in Singapore

What Building Bicycles Taught Me About Building Compassion in Singapore

The art of building goodwill starts as small as building bicycles for kids who can’t afford them.

by Ilyas Sholihyn

January 28, 2022

Coming Of Age

Heart Attacks, Heartburns and Heartbreaks: A Cardiologist’s Guide to Living Long and Prosper

Heart Attacks, Heartburns and Heartbreaks: A Cardiologist’s Guide to Living Long and Prosper

A doctor explains why healthy athletes can suddenly drop dead and the funny, crushing feeling of heartaches.

by Ilyas Sholihyn

November 25, 2021

Future Communities: How Do We Design a 21st Century Kampung?

Future Communities: How Do We Design a 21st Century Kampung?

Kampung Admiralty was designed to nurture Kampung Spirit in modern public housing. Did it succeed?

by Ilyas Sholihyn

November 17, 2021

Just How Scientific is Singapore Science Park? A Not-So-Scientific Investigation

Just How Scientific is Singapore Science Park? A Not-So-Scientific Investigation

We take a trip down to some labs to mess around with test tubes, mysterious chemicals and the bright minds who work there.

by Ilyas Sholihyn

November 16, 2021

Jobs & Economy

How businesses in Singapore are learning to synergise profits and social impact

How businesses in Singapore are learning to synergise profits and social impact

Companies across Singapore are sending their executives to learn how to do good for society. Is this the future of corporate philanthropy?

by Ilyas Sholihyn

October 1, 2021

Intimates

Botak is Beautiful. Do Young Singaporean Men Agree?

Botak is Beautiful. Do Young Singaporean Men Agree?

Going bald is horrible — a fear has come true for many young men. But did it ever hold back their confidence and love life?

by Ilyas Sholihyn

September 13, 2021

History

What It Was Like As An SIA Crew Member in the Aftermath of 9/11

What It Was Like As An SIA Crew Member in the Aftermath of 9/11

The attacks changed everything, especially how we fly these days. 20 years on, a retired cabin crew executive remembers the days that followed.

by Ilyas Sholihyn

September 11, 2021

Intimates

As it Turns Out, Getting Vaccinated Affects Your Luck in Dating Apps

As it Turns Out, Getting Vaccinated Affects Your Luck in Dating Apps

If ethics and decency aren’t enough to entice people to get vaxxed, what could? Perhaps the chance to get lucky in love and lovemaking.

by Ilyas Sholihyn

August 18, 2021

Lifestyle

Intimates

Modern female wellness needs transparency. And a dose of ancient alternative medicine

Modern female wellness needs transparency. And a dose of ancient alternative medicine

Spirituality has made a comeback among millennials and zoomers of late. Can ancient medicinal systems like Ayurveda too?

by Ilyas Sholihyn

August 6, 2021