Culture

I Walked Through Jalan Besar With Ghosts From Hotel New World

I Walked Through Jalan Besar With Ghosts From Hotel New World

The collapse of Hotel New World is an enduring hallmark of the Singapore story. It’s a tale of failure and incompetence from a period of modernisation and prosperity. 35 years on, it remains a fixture in our collective imagination. Why?

by Zachary Hourihane September 17, 2021

Meet Fadhly Rosli, the Ruqyah Specialist Exorcising Evil From Homes in Singapore

Religion

Meet Fadhly Rosli, the Ruqyah Specialist Exorcising Evil From Homes in Singapore

Ruqyah specialist, Fadhly Rosli, takes exorcising evil seriously.

by Alice September 7, 2021

Movie Review: ‘The Medium’ — It’s proof Asian horror will always reign supreme

Entertainment

Movie Review: ‘The Medium’ — It’s proof Asian horror will always reign supreme

Blood, incest, ritualistic practices, night vision cameras, animal sacrifice. That’s the recipe for Thai horror film The Medium.

by Marcus Goh September 3, 2021

These migrant worker-shot photographs were inspired by movement and freedom

Immigration

These migrant worker-shot photographs were inspired by movement and freedom

Migrant Workers Photography Festival, Moving, gives migrant workers a public canvas to articulate the experiences of working in a foreign country.

by Zachary Tang September 2, 2021

Movie Review: Shang-Chi — Finally Hollywood gets Asian Representation Right

Movie Review: Shang-Chi — Finally Hollywood gets Asian Representation Right

Everything about Shang-Chi the Legend of the Ten Rings is promising. Well—except Awkwafina.

by Marcus Goh September 1, 2021

Stylo Milo: A Tribute to Uncle Swag

Stylo Milo: A Tribute to Uncle Swag

All original photography by Marisse Caine. What are Singaporeans wearing today, besides the classic 'tak seng' slippers and good morning towels? What are some go-to styles that have become popular? In this fashion anthropology series, we explore what influences the attitudes and habits behin

by Marisse Caine August 31, 2021

Recent Articles

Intimates

Sex, Toilets, and Video Calls: How are Singaporeans Getting Off in a Pandemic?

Sex, Toilets, and Video Calls: How are Singaporeans Getting Off in a Pandemic?

With nothing but time and lube on their hands, we find out about all the sex toys and creative ploys Singaporeans have been up to.

by Leticia Sim

September 22, 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

“Breakfast, lunch, it’s on us.”

“Breakfast, lunch, it’s on us.”

Warm meals and warmer greetings are what individuals receive at Krsna’s Free Meals, a soup kitchen in the heart of Little India. For over 1 and a half years, Dutch volunteer Sabine has been spending her Friday mornings at Krsna’s, where she takes pride in serving food from the heart to our

by RICE

September 10, 2021

Malay/Muslim women are still held back by domestic expectations. This needs to change.

Malay/Muslim women are still held back by domestic expectations. This needs to change.

Can the community move past old cultural mindsets on gender roles and shared responsibilities?

by Shahirah Mohamed Ansari

September 10, 2021