Nicole Lam, Author at RICE

Trying to fit as many Taylor Swift lyrics into my articles, much to the chagrin of my editor.

39 Articles

BTO ‘Mould-Gate’: When Joy for New Homes in Singapore Decays

BTO ‘Mould-Gate’: When Joy for New Homes in Singapore Decays

We uncover at least three more estates with unsightly surroundings bad enough to affect the mental state of homeowners.

by Nicole Lam

February 23, 2023

Lifestyle

A Uniquely Peranakan CNY: Blessing Oranges and a Catholic Mass in Baba Malay

A Uniquely Peranakan CNY: Blessing Oranges and a Catholic Mass in Baba Malay

A mass where Peranakans sing hymns in baba Malay, dressed in batik and sarong kebaya? It doesn't get more Singaporean than that.

by Nicole Lam

January 20, 2023

Meet Nora Haron, the Singaporean Chef Who Moved to California to Cook Nusantara Food

Meet Nora Haron, the Singaporean Chef Who Moved to California to Cook Nusantara Food

“I don't mean to sound racist, but your food is too ethnic," a customer once told her.

by Nicole Lam

January 13, 2023

This is How Chan Chun Sing Plans to Prepare Singapore for an ‘Untidy World’ of Work

This is How Chan Chun Sing Plans to Prepare Singapore for an ‘Untidy World’ of Work

The plan for revamping the education system fell short of offering anything groundbreaking.

by Nicole Lam

January 11, 2023

Government & Policy

Despite Stringent Rules, New PLH Flat Owners Remain Stubbornly Optimistic

Despite Stringent Rules, New PLH Flat Owners Remain Stubbornly Optimistic

Faced with strict regulations why would anyone still buy flats in prime locations?

by Nicole Lam

December 22, 2022

Jobs & Economy

Singaporeans Abroad

Meet Singaporean Dillah Zakbah: From Cleaner to BBH London Creative Director

Meet Singaporean Dillah Zakbah: From Cleaner to BBH London Creative Director

Dillah is no stranger to hard work.But when she was rejected from a production company because of her race, she knew she had to do work harder than most.

by Nicole Lam

December 16, 2022

Coming Of Age

Goodbye Scandi-Boho-Japandi-Minimalism. Hello Cluttercore

Goodbye Scandi-Boho-Japandi-Minimalism. Hello Cluttercore

A messy 2023 is upon us soon, and we say it's time everyone embraces (artfully-arranged) clutter.

by Nicole Lam

December 6, 2022

Government & Policy

377A Debates: Yes, MPs, Good to Know That You Have Gay Friends Too

377A Debates: Yes, MPs, Good to Know That You Have Gay Friends Too

The underlying message: "I'm not homophobic, I have gay friends too!"

by Nicole Lam

November 29, 2022

Singaporeans Abroad

Meet Xian Jie, the Singaporean Restoring a 120-Year-Old Teahouse in Japan

Meet Xian Jie, the Singaporean Restoring a 120-Year-Old Teahouse in Japan

"I’ve already spent close to S$25,000."

by Nicole Lam

November 23, 2022

Government & Policy

Coming Of Age

BTO Roulette: Calling It Quits After 13 Failed Applications

BTO Roulette: Calling It Quits After 13 Failed Applications

When pushed to their limits, how many rejection emails can they take before giving up hope of a HDB home?

by Nicole Lam

November 16, 2022

Singaporeans Abroad

Meet Mariah Mohamad Herrera, a 48-year-old Singaporean Competitive Bodybuilder in Texas

Meet Mariah Mohamad Herrera, a 48-year-old Singaporean Competitive Bodybuilder in Texas

From joining mummy boot camps to training Navy SEALS and entering the bodybuilding world, Mariah is proof you can do it all at any age. For Mariah, getting fitter went beyond shedding the baby weight. It was also a way for her to honour her father's legacy.

by Nicole Lam

November 4, 2022

Food

Binge

VivoCity’s Beach Road Scissor-Cut Curry Rice: Still Ugly Delicious, Even in a Mall

VivoCity’s Beach Road Scissor-Cut Curry Rice: Still Ugly Delicious, Even in a Mall

Curry rice at any other stall (including a mall) would taste the same, right? Beach Road Scissor-Cut Curry Rice has an outlet at VivoCity now. And we have some thoughts.

by Nicole Lam

October 20, 2022