Nicole Lam, Author at RICE

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

19 Articles

Climate & Environment

The Secrets To Cooling Down, According to Singaporeans With No Air Conditioners

The Secrets To Cooling Down, According to Singaporeans With No Air Conditioners

Singapore without the trusty air conditioner? Unthinkable. Preposterous even. And yet, many manage—and valiantly at that.

by Nicole Lam

July 27, 2022

Lights Off: LED Funeral Wreaths in the Afterglow of New Regulations

Lights Off: LED Funeral Wreaths in the Afterglow of New Regulations

LED wreaths shine a dazzling, colourful, and almost blinding light on death. Some enjoy their grandeur; some think they need to be taken down a notch.

by Nicole Lam

July 19, 2022

News

Cleaning the Dying: How Vigil Angels Restore Dignity to Palliative Patients

Cleaning the Dying: How Vigil Angels Restore Dignity to Palliative Patients

Vigil Angels offers comfort and dignity to home hospice patients by giving them one final clean. We follow Nurse Amy on one of these sessions.

by Nicole Lam

June 23, 2022

Politics

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

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

What It Means to Start a Singapore Wellness Brand That Enables a Flourishing Filipino Community

Running a social enterprise in today's post-pandemic world is no mean feat. Coco Veda is changing the game for wellness brands everywhere.

by Nicole Lam

June 3, 2022

News

Americans in Singapore Reflect on the Texas School Shooting Tragedy

Americans in Singapore Reflect on the Texas School Shooting Tragedy

How are Americans in Singapore coping with the tragedy of the elementary school shooting in Texas this week?

by Nicole Lam

May 28, 2022

Politics

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

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

Government & Policy

Perplexingly, in Singapore, Consent is Possible Even If You’re Drunk

Perplexingly, in Singapore, Consent is Possible Even If You’re Drunk

Beyond consent, the case of the Grab driver and the inebriated woman he had sex with calls into question issues of social ills and moral decency.

by Nicole Lam

April 30, 2022

Politics

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

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

Covid-19

Drained and Gaslit: Junior Doctors in Singapore Have Nothing Left to Give

Drained and Gaslit: Junior Doctors in Singapore Have Nothing Left to Give

The hollow promise of being a doctor cannot be more true through the eyes of junior doctors. They are frustrated, disillusioned, and want out.

by Nicole Lam

April 8, 2022

International Kampung Love: A Look At VTL Travel Support Groups

International Kampung Love: A Look At VTL Travel Support Groups

VTLs made travelling a daunting and intimidating endeavour. Facebook support groups make the process easier, with a few laughs along the way.

by Nicole Lam

March 22, 2022