Government & Politics

Stories about politics, governance, and the human impact of policies.

The General Election Media Machinery in Motion

The General Election Media Machinery in Motion

Cue the puff pieces.

by Kimberly Lim April 18, 2024

Former PAP MP Inderjit Singh Still Speaks for the Average Singaporean

Former PAP MP Inderjit Singh Still Speaks for the Average Singaporean

"[PAP politicians are] trying their best with all their TikToks. I think that is only gonna address a small section."

by Hykel Quek April 9, 2024

3 Reasons Why Media Sensationalism Is Hard To Resist (#3 Will Shock You)

3 Reasons Why Media Sensationalism Is Hard To Resist (#3 Will Shock You)

Don't hate the player, hate the game.

by Hykel Quek March 22, 2024

Gaza Monologues: What Happened at a Government-Approved Event on Palestine?

Gaza Monologues: What Happened at a Government-Approved Event on Palestine?

The fiery discussions that ensued sends a clear signal.

by RICE March 13, 2024

Taylor Swift and the Singaporean Smugness

Taylor Swift and the Singaporean Smugness

Saltiness in Southeast Asia.

by Clement Ooi March 7, 2024

‘Class Was Chaotic’: Students and Teachers Chime In on Israel-Palestine CCE Slides

‘Class Was Chaotic’: Students and Teachers Chime In on Israel-Palestine CCE Slides

"The teacher didn’t know how to react."

by Ameera Aslam & Shze-Hui Tjoa March 1, 2024

Recent Articles

Singapore, Unfiltered

General Election Predictions From a Former PAP MP

General Election Predictions From a Former PAP MP

What does former MP Inderjit Singh have to say about the PAP's new leaders and their campaign style?

by RICE

April 8, 2024

Singapore, Unfiltered

The Consensus Amid Singapore’s Disagreements on Gaza

The Consensus Amid Singapore’s Disagreements on Gaza

How do we make sense of the disconnect between the people and the government on the Gaza issue?

by Ilyas Sholihyn

April 4, 2024

Singapore, Unfiltered

In a Sea of Political Neutrality on Gaza, Halimah Yacob Stands Out

In a Sea of Political Neutrality on Gaza, Halimah Yacob Stands Out

With the presidency in her rear-view mirror, she isn't staying quiet about Gaza.

by Kimberly Lim

February 28, 2024

Singapore, Unfiltered

Budget 2024: Upskilling Is Good, but Is It Enough To Survive?

Budget 2024: Upskilling Is Good, but Is It Enough To Survive?

The need for upskilling is the clear, but its ROI seems less obvious.

by Kimberly Lim and Hykel Quek

February 21, 2024

Amongst Us

Who Is Right-Wing Influencer Ian Miles Cheong, and Why Do Malaysians Want Him Jailed?

Who Is Right-Wing Influencer Ian Miles Cheong, and Why Do Malaysians Want Him Jailed?

Malaysians are calling for his head and the rest of the world is egging them on.

by Daniel Peters

February 20, 2024