Commentary

If an MP Works Late and Doesn’t Post About It, Did It Even Happen?

If an MP Works Late and Doesn’t Post About It, Did It Even Happen?

The wayang paradox of local politics.

by Kimberly Lim June 5, 2025

The Symbolic Weight of Yale-NUS’s Discarded Books

The Symbolic Weight of Yale-NUS’s Discarded Books

What happens when one of the world's best universities thinks its okay to burn thousands of books?

by Kimberly Lim & Alden Ho May 22, 2025

Did We Hope for Too Much?

Did We Hope for Too Much?

Even before all the rallies, drama, slogans, and external anxieties, had Singaporeans already made up their minds on who to vote for?

by Kimberly Lim May 4, 2025

What Singapore Loses in an Electoral Walkover

What Singapore Loses in an Electoral Walkover

When no one shows up to make a case, voters can’t help but wonder—was my vote ever meant to matter?

by Ilyas Sholihyn April 24, 2025

Beyond the Smiles and the Speeches: How RICE Media is Covering GE2025

Beyond the Smiles and the Speeches: How RICE Media is Covering GE2025

We’re stepping off the campaign trail to look where the cameras aren't.

by Ilyas Sholihyn April 16, 2025

The Malnourished Reality of ‘Eat With Your Family Day’

The Malnourished Reality of ‘Eat With Your Family Day’

We want to feast on a fulfilling life, not just nibble at it every few months.

by Kimberly Lim March 11, 2025

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5 Totally Non-Political Shows to Watch on Cooling-Off Day

5 Totally Non-Political Shows to Watch on Cooling-Off Day

'Tis a sacred day where Singaporeans put aside their petty differences and give thanks for another wonderful general election.

by Aloysius Ang

May 2, 2025

Singapore, Unfiltered

When Political Candidates Are Too Much Like Us

When Political Candidates Are Too Much Like Us

Leaked private texts of angsty nature? Oh no!

by Kimberly Lim

April 30, 2025

Singapore, Unfiltered

No, We Can’t Just ‘Move On’

No, We Can’t Just ‘Move On’

For Ariffin—and for all of us who are fatigued by moments such as these—we can't 'move on' so easily.

by Ilyas Sholihyn

April 28, 2025

Singapore, Unfiltered

Two Resignations, One NMP Scheme, and the Questions Sorely Unanswered

Two Resignations, One NMP Scheme, and the Questions Sorely Unanswered

Former NMP Anthea Ong reflects on a scheme at risk of losing its non-partisan purpose—and what it must still stand for.

by Anthea Ong

April 19, 2025

Singapore, Unfiltered

What ‘Mission’ Did Goh Meng Seng Really Accomplish?

What ‘Mission’ Did Goh Meng Seng Really Accomplish?

What kind of Singapore is he truly advocating for?

by Kimberly Lim

March 25, 2025