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Shot on iPhone 13 Pro — Poached

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Shot on iPhone 13 Pro — Poached

Big ambitions clash in tiny kitchens in the name of Singapore’s beloved chicken rice. Apple presents a documentary about hawker pride and conviction, set in the famous Maxwell Food Centre. From the creator of Chef’s Table and director of Jiro Dreams of Sushi, David Gelb. Shot on iPhone 13 Pro.

by RICE April 16, 2022

Six Years On, Are We Finally Ready to Properly Talk About Race?

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Race

Six Years On, Are We Finally Ready to Properly Talk About Race?

Six years on, what does the latest CNA-IPS study say about our race relations?

by Sean Lim May 14, 2022

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

Politics

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

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

Politics

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

For Fresh Grads Starting a Career, Is Work-Life Balance Truly Possible?

Jobs & Economy

For Fresh Grads Starting a Career, Is Work-Life Balance Truly Possible?

Perhaps I have fooled myself into expecting work to give me all the happiness I want in life. Still, do I dare dream?

by Ping Er April 19, 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

Blue-Ticked By REACH — The Aftermath of the 377A Survey

Blue-Ticked By REACH — The Aftermath of the 377A Survey

What does the short-lived REACH survey say about political participation in Singapore, especially amongst youths? Where do we go from here?

by Paul Jerusalem April 9, 2022

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by Hykel Quek

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The end of cigarettes in Singapore is nigh, but we might be one step behind about recognising new alternatives.

by Ilyas Sholihyn

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April Note From the Editor: What’s Gender Diversity Without Good HR Practices?

April Note From the Editor: What’s Gender Diversity Without Good HR Practices?

Of course, companies that don't believe in the simplest, most basic tenets of care at work would find gender-diverse hiring too ‘progressive’.

by Zat Astha

April 4, 2022

Singapore, Unfiltered

Egg Freezing in Singapore: A Step Forward In Female Autonomy

Egg Freezing in Singapore: A Step Forward In Female Autonomy

“I think the requirement that only married couples can use frozen eggs is a little bit backward.” Women aged between 21 and 35 can now undergo elective egg freezing for non-medical reasons next year, but with a catch: in line with the idea of ‘upholding parenthood within marriage’, the up

by RICE

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