Editorials

“Ma! Kor Kor Hit Me!” — The Sibling Bullying We Too Easily Dismiss

Mental Health

“Ma! Kor Kor Hit Me!” — The Sibling Bullying We Too Easily Dismiss

For most people, bullies come from school. I had those too. But the biggest one was the one waiting for me at home—my sibling.

by Matthew Lim May 30, 2022

In Building a Post-Pandemic World, Have We Forgotten the Elderly?

Covid-19

In Building a Post-Pandemic World, Have We Forgotten the Elderly?

For elderly people like Mr Teh, they can't help but feel forgotten amidst Singapore's efforts towards a new normal.

by Steven Koh January 12, 2022

Where The Wild Things Are: On The Road With ACRES’ Wildlife Rescue Team (Part 2)

Climate & Environment

Where The Wild Things Are: On The Road With ACRES’ Wildlife Rescue Team (Part 2)

In the second instalment of our adventures with ACRES, our writer learns that loving nature and living with it are two very different things.

by Sophie Chew August 3, 2021

Recent Articles

Running On Empty

Has Singapore Forgotten Its Social Workers?

Has Singapore Forgotten Its Social Workers?

A new study reports that the mental health of social workers has been badly hit during COVID-19. How do we help them cope?

by Maxine Navarro

February 20, 2022

Dignity in a Haircut: What It Means to Love Those at the End of Their Lives

Dignity in a Haircut: What It Means to Love Those at the End of Their Lives

How do we give dignity to the dying? Just like the rest of us, what they want is to look good and feel good. A haircut speaks volumes — more than just material gifts and "I love yous" alone.

by Eve Lock

February 14, 2022

Covid-19

“I Did Not Sign Up as a MOH Call Agent to Be Traumatised”

“I Did Not Sign Up as a MOH Call Agent to Be Traumatised”

Can Singaporeans find it in themselves to be more empathetic towards service staff?

by Vinisha Haresh Mirpuri

January 10, 2022

Climate & Environment

Where The Wild Things Are: On The Road With ACRES’ Wildlife Rescue Team (Part 1)

Where The Wild Things Are: On The Road With ACRES’ Wildlife Rescue Team (Part 1)

Pythons. Lizards. Pink-necked green pigeons. If you thought Singapore lacks urban wildlife, you're wrong.

by Sophie Chew

August 2, 2021

Heritage & Conservation

A Journey Through The Only HDB Estate In Siglap, The Lesser-known Dakota Crescent

A Journey Through The Only HDB Estate In Siglap, The Lesser-known Dakota Crescent

Photography by Eliza Ho. What does it mean to be Singaporean? Many will say that being Singaporean means speaking Singlish, or being kiasu. But in recent years, it can feel like being Singaporean is all about being in a constant state of change—constantly measuring trade-offs against bets on

by Jessica Heng

June 24, 2021