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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

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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

April 2, 2022

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I Don’t Want Children and Here’s Why

As Singapore marks its lowest birth rate since independence, a growing number of Singaporeans are deciding to remain child-free. This Chinese New Year, we gather four of them to talk about their choice to not procreate, and how it feels to be making this seemingly controversial decision.

February 1, 2022

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Social Media Tell-Alls Won’t Fix Toxic Workplaces

Rarely do social media exposés fix the problems of a toxic workplace. If online tell-alls won't help shift the needle, what will?

December 27, 2021

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Beyond the Shadows: Finding Queer Communities in the Time of a Pandemic

In the thick of pandemic-driven closures, and safe spaces shuttered, where can the queer community go to find respite?

December 1, 2021

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Are Local Women-Only Gyms the Progressive Bastion It Aims to Be?

Women-only gyms sound like they hold a promising allure. Yet, subtle blemishes tell us that these gyms still have a long way to go.

November 23, 2021

At the Heart of Singapore’s Mutual Aid Initiatives Lies Community

Government & Policy

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At the Heart of Singapore’s Mutual Aid Initiatives Lies Community

Mutual aid steps in when government red tape bureaucracy impedes urgent help.

November 18, 2021

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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?

November 14, 2021

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If a House Is Not a Home, Then What Is an HDB Flat?

How do queer Singaporeans work around their disadvantaged position in the HDB public housing model?

November 13, 2021

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Singapore’s Unseen Singles on Finding Love and Second Chances

What does the 'single' label mean for divorcees, widows or widowers looking for love and second chances?

November 12, 2021

Silence of the Abused Men — Homophobia’s Other Victims

Sex & Gender

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Silence of the Abused Men — Homophobia’s Other Victims

Homophobia is often seen as a barrier to progress for gay men in Singapore. What if it is also the reason why sexually abused men stay quiet?

November 8, 2021

In The Arms of a Foreign Angel – The Bedok 538 Market Love Scams

Sex & Gender

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In The Arms of a Foreign Angel – The Bedok 538 Market Love Scams

For some men of these love scams, admitting they're victims isn't easy. They've lost everything; their face is the only thing they have left.

October 25, 2021

Journey To Freedom: A Migrant Worker’s Story of Going Home in a Lockdown

Jobs & Economy

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Journey To Freedom: A Migrant Worker’s Story of Going Home in a Lockdown

After a work injury left him incapable of working, Rehan races against time to find his way home.

October 20, 2021

Lacking Digital Access, Singapore’s Disconnected Risk Being Left Behind

Jobs & Economy

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Lacking Digital Access, Singapore’s Disconnected Risk Being Left Behind

With digital access as necessary as water and electricity, 10% of Singapore's population risks being left out of its rush for Smart Nationhood.

October 14, 2021

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Overcrowded Hospitals & Insufficient Beds — Singapore Nurses Brace For Impact

As hospital admissions rise and beds become scarce, nurses brace for a healthcare system on the precipice.

October 11, 2021

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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.

September 28, 2021

Built on uneasy compromises: The young women behind BooksActually speak up

Sub-culture

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Built on uneasy compromises: The young women behind BooksActually speak up

For Renée and other young women, BooksActually became a place where professional boundaries were crossed and uneasy compromises made.

September 25, 2021

What If We Just Let Go Of ‘Every School A Good School’?

Government & Policy

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What If We Just Let Go Of ‘Every School A Good School’?

We don't buy it as it is—and it distracts from the real work of making this happen.

September 24, 2021

Making The Case for a Wealth Tax in Singapore

Jobs & Economy

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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.

September 20, 2021

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I Walked Through Jalan Besar With Ghosts From Hotel New World

The collapse of Hotel New World is an enduring hallmark of the Singapore story. It’s a tale of failure and incompetence from a period of modernisation and prosperity. 35 years on, it remains a fixture in our collective imagination. Why?

September 17, 2021

When Will We Start Ferrying Migrant Workers Like Human Beings?

Government & Policy

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When Will We Start Ferrying Migrant Workers Like Human Beings?

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

September 17, 2021

What Do Singaporeans Feel About Covid-19 Becoming Endemic?

Covid-19

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What Do Singaporeans Feel About Covid-19 Becoming Endemic?

With rising COVID-19 infections in September, the sentiment on the ground is divided: some Singaporeans have been confused by the government's mixed signals, while others think we should cut them some slack. But the question remains: are we ready to embrace Covid-19 as endemic? Can Singaporeans r

September 10, 2021

Jobs & Economy

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Geylang’s Red Light District is Fading

When sex work gets driven out of Geylang, where will it go? With an impending rezoning and the rise of online platforms for dating and sex work, the demand for brothels on the ground have dropped to an all-time low. Amidst their disrupted livelihoods and loss of their second home, the sex workers

July 31, 2021

Who is responsible for teaching kids about racism? Parents or schools?

Race

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Who is responsible for teaching kids about racism? Parents or schools?

2021 has been riddled with incidents of racism, from the Ngee Ann Poly lecturer to the 55-year-old lady who was assaulted while brisk walking. This Racial Harmony Day, we ask: While conversations about racism are advancing in the public sphere, how are we approaching them with our kids? And who i

July 21, 2021

Covid-19

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Families Discuss: COVID-19 Vaccination

The pandemic snatched away our career opportunities, and forced us to live a life of fear and uncertainty for over a year. But with the introduction and subsequent uptake of vaccines in Singapore, the light at the end of the tunnel is finally starting to shine brightly. In this video, two sets of

June 22, 2021

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With Another Year Of Covid In Singapore Comes Another Wave Of Racism

The arrival of the B.1.617 COVID-19 variant from India has put Singapore on heightened alert against not just the virus, but racism and xenophobia. In recent weeks, we've seen mounting cases of appalling abuse against both local and foreign-born Indians. But are these sentiments new, or just the la

May 20, 2021

What Does Filial Piety Really Mean to Millennials?

Jobs & Economy

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What Does Filial Piety Really Mean to Millennials?

Has money become a substitute for familial love in Singapore? Do you need to give money to be considered a good daughter or son? How does this make millennials feel, and what pressures are they under? As the cost of living continues to rise, millennials seem to be divided on the value of filial

May 16, 2021

Do Frontline Lower-Wage Workers Feel Appreciated?

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Do Frontline Lower-Wage Workers Feel Appreciated?

When circuit breaker kicked in last year, most of us were able to seek refuge at home thanks to flexible work-from-home arrangements. However, not everyone was afforded this luxury. Due to the physical nature of their jobs, they had to be outside and this increased their potential exposure to the co

April 1, 2021