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In this series, we profile individuals whose stories and experiences have been left out by mainstream narratives.

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John Shadow: The Teenage Rapper Chasing Fame

“My dream is to have many followers and tour the world." A victim of bullying during his schooling days, local rapper John Shadow was driven by loneliness to the point of suicidal ideation. The turning point for him was the discovery of music, and how it allowed him to make sense of his emotion

by RICE

May 14, 2022

9 min

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Explaining Heritage to the Next Gen Through Branyo

‘European’ but also ‘Asian,’ what constitutes ‘culture’ for the Eurasian ethnicity? Branyo, a social dance often accompanied by the Kristang song ‘Jinkli Nona’, is one tradition that Veron Ann wishes to continue with her children, in hopes that they will be more in touch with thei

by RICE

March 17, 2022

4 min

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From Underground Gangster to Healer of Bodies

‘Why would I feel happy to injure someone, when being a Tukang Urut I see someone getting injured and I feel pain for them?’ A Tukang Urut, also known as a healer and practitioner of traditional Malay massage, is typically known via word of mouth among the elder Malay-Singaporean community.

by RICE

February 17, 2022

4 min

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The Girl Who Kicked Her Way To The National Team At 15

“Boys won’t believe that girls can play this sport, because it's very dangerous. It's okay. I'll prove to them that girls can play Sepaktakraw.” At 15, Zaty joined the Women’s National Team for Sepaktakraw, a sport that carries years of Malay tradition and history. She shares her struggle

by RICE

February 10, 2022

4 min

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On Being Fat & Lonely: The BBFAs of HardwareZone

'I look very ugly, so when I go to the street, people look at me weirdly, like, “This guy is bloody ugly, needs plastic surgery”.’ For HardwareZone user @LocalITGuy who identifies as a BBFA (Bui Bui Forever Alone), being confident about his physical appearance has been a daily struggle. B

by RICE

January 19, 2022

6 min

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The Man Who Divines Destinies Through Emails

Would you trust your future to be told via an email report? Or would you think it’s a scam? As an ancient divinity technique, Ba Zi (八字) was first devised to forecast disasters and find opportunities for success. Today, Sean has modernised the same philosophies to preserve this sacred art o

by RICE

October 19, 2021

4 min

The Coolest Card Trick Club You’ll Ever Meet

Sub-culture

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The Coolest Card Trick Club You’ll Ever Meet

When you have a fear of making mistakes, you start to question everything you do. Growing up with low self-esteem became a self-fulfilling prophecy for Leon, who constantly wondered what went wrong and how he "turned out this way". Then cardistry happened, and everything shuffled into place.

by RICE

June 12, 2021

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The Girl Who Finds Comfort in Ball-Jointed Dolls

Some ball-jointed doll collectors say that their dolls are a reflection of their personalities. We speak to Mei An, who suffers from anxiety attacks. When she wakes up at night in a panic, she looks over at her dolls and feels reassured. They tell her that everything will be OK. That they’ll get t

by RICE

May 5, 2021

Sex & Gender

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The Nightclub Owner Finding Love At 61

If you were 60, successful, and single, would you still look for love? Addie has earned himself a name as a prominent figure in Singapore's fashion and nightlife scene. Running the now closed Taboo nightclub since the '90s has been his claim to fame—but the limelight has also scared potential s

by RICE

April 26, 2021

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The Girl From Changi Prison

For Ashley, whose father was a prison warden, Changi Prison was home. But in her case, home was indistinguishable from the prison. Home, when she was growing up, was nothing more than a harsh upbringing and a lack of freedom.

by RICE

December 11, 2019

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Heartland Voodoo: An Afternoon with a Singaporean Witch

Many people associate witchcraft with Satanism, but that couldn't be further from the truth. For Nara, who was once outcasted by peers, being a witch is more than just about charms and hexes. It has given her the gift of feeling comfortable in her own skin. Because of this, she realises that some

by RICE

December 11, 2019

This Is The Cost Of Being Sexually Healthy in Singapore

“It’s all your fault, so you should pay for it." In Asia, the conservative culture we’ve been exposed to tends to equate sexually-transmitted illnesses with shameful promiscuity. But as younger generations start to have more open conversations about their sex lives, the importance of protec

April 30, 2022

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.

April 16, 2022