Commentary

What Singapore’s Largest Therapeutic Garden Teaches Us About Special Needs

What Singapore’s Largest Therapeutic Garden Teaches Us About Special Needs

As Singapore's newest therapeutic gardens enthrals the senses, our writer asks what vision it paints for special needs, play and school?

by Laili Abdeen November 25, 2021

Singapore’s New Workplace Discrimination Law Is Timely but Lacks Teeth

Singapore’s New Workplace Discrimination Law Is Timely but Lacks Teeth

Does Singapore's new anti-discrimination guidelines tackle the real issues of workplace prejudice or is it just performative?

by Daryl Yang and Rayner Tan November 14, 2021

The Price of Going Green: Are Sustainable Products Affordable in Singapore?

Climate & Environment

The Price of Going Green: Are Sustainable Products Affordable in Singapore?

How can we, as a society, ensure that everyone can access daily necessities in ways that care for the environment?

by Natalia Sanchez-Kumar October 10, 2021

Understanding Mental Health Access: Is An Unequal World The Biggest Stumbling Block?

Mental Health

Understanding Mental Health Access: Is An Unequal World The Biggest Stumbling Block?

It's high time we looked at accessibility of mental health treatment

by Rayner Tan October 8, 2021

FICA Debate Round-up From the Government & Opposition Benches

FICA Debate Round-up From the Government & Opposition Benches

Here's an analysis of speeches by four lawmakers

by Sean Lim October 7, 2021

When Will We Start Ferrying Migrant Workers Like Human Beings?

Government & Policy

When Will We Start Ferrying Migrant Workers Like Human Beings?

When it comes to transporting migrant workers safely, how did Singapore fall so short?

by WIMBY September 17, 2021

Recent Articles

Government & Policy

Corporal Punishment Needs a Linguistic Makeover

Corporal Punishment Needs a Linguistic Makeover

Why don’t we call it ‘whipping’ instead?

by Ajay Nair

November 13, 2021

Government & Policy

What Now, Raeesah Khan?

What Now, Raeesah Khan?

In the case of Raeesah Khan, what do we do when the motives are noble, but the execution falls short of standard?

by Zat Astha

November 5, 2021

Singapore, Unfiltered

Do HIV Non-Disclosure Laws in Singapore Still Make Sense Today?

Do HIV Non-Disclosure Laws in Singapore Still Make Sense Today?

Current laws only serve to maintain stigma and discrimination of already vulnerable communities of people.

by Daniel Ho, Rayner Tan and Daryl Yang

September 28, 2021

Jobs & Economy

Singapore, Unfiltered

Making The Case for a Wealth Tax in Singapore

Making The Case for a Wealth Tax in Singapore

As income inequality in Singapore widens, perhaps it’s time to compel the ultra-rich to hand over a wealth tax.

by Elgin Seah

September 20, 2021

No Matter When, Right Now Is What a COVID Endemic Singapore Looks Like

No Matter When, Right Now Is What a COVID Endemic Singapore Looks Like

When it comes to endemicity in Singapore, perhaps change and unpredictability is the new norm.

by Zat Astha

September 15, 2021