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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

School Exams Are Not the Issue — Insufficient Unstructured Time Is

Government & Policy

School Exams Are Not the Issue — Insufficient Unstructured Time Is

Exams are not the problem. Our students are being asked too much, at too young an age—what they need is more time to do absolutely nothing.

by John Lim May 17, 2022

What Having English Illiterate Parents Taught Me About Singapore’s Hidden Classism

What Having English Illiterate Parents Taught Me About Singapore’s Hidden Classism

In Singapore's quest towards modernization and globalization, have we unconsciously left behind others who can't speak the English language?

by Hazel Tang May 4, 2022

Meet Vino, the Singaporean Living Through Sri Lanka’s Crippling Protests

Meet Vino, the Singaporean Living Through Sri Lanka’s Crippling Protests

Sri Lanka has run out of cash to buy essential goods, and now, citizens are protesting. Vino tells us what it's like to live there.

by Edoardo Liotta May 2, 2022

Meet Kenneth, the Singaporean Head Chef at the World’s Best Restaurant

Meet Kenneth, the Singaporean Head Chef at the World’s Best Restaurant

After growing up in Singapore, Kenneth slowly climbed the ranks to become the head chef at Noma, the best restaurant in the world in Denmark.

by Edoardo Liotta April 27, 2022

Taking Lessons on Identity From Our Obsession With Pandan Waffles

Taking Lessons on Identity From Our Obsession With Pandan Waffles

What is the history and advent of waffles in Singapore, and what is their special significance to our local culture?

by Faye April 22, 2022

Trapped In Shanghai — A Singaporean in Lockdown

Trapped In Shanghai — A Singaporean in Lockdown

A Singaporean living in Shanghai shares how he has been coping with life under lockdown, due to China's insistence to eliminate Covid-19.

by Sean Lim April 21, 2022

Recent Articles

A Trip to Thekchen Choling, the Temple Giving Blessings to Pets

A Trip to Thekchen Choling, the Temple Giving Blessings to Pets

For the first time, this temple in Jalan Besar is allowing pets to receive blessings from their Venerables. We head down to speak to them.

by Goh Qiu Ting

May 17, 2022

Behind Closed Doors: Navigating The Trauma of SA

Behind Closed Doors: Navigating The Trauma of SA

“A lot of the conversation about SA tends to be warning women to not behave a certain way, or do certain things. But the conversation should really be with men.” These are the words of a male SA victim, who was violated when he thought he was just going for a regular massage. In the journey

by RICE

April 16, 2022

Covid-19

Frustrated and Exhausted — Mothers Recount When Their Infants Test Positive

Frustrated and Exhausted — Mothers Recount When Their Infants Test Positive

As Singapore moves towards endemicity, we take a look at what happens when a particularly vulnerable group catches Covid: babies.

by Rainer Cheung

April 13, 2022

There’s Idealism at the Recent Death Penalty Protest but Is That Enough?

There’s Idealism at the Recent Death Penalty Protest but Is That Enough?

Though light on solutions, the anti-death penalty protest makes for an effective and emotive show of solidarity against capital punishment.

by Sean Lim

April 11, 2022

Immigration

In 2022, Who Deserves Citizenship in Singapore?

In 2022, Who Deserves Citizenship in Singapore?

What makes a prospective citizen desirable in 2022? It's hard to tell. We delve into the world of curt rejections and consultants to find out.

by Zachary Hourihane

April 5, 2022