Government & Politics

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

PSP’s Hazel Poa and Tony Tan Are Campaigning—For Office, and Each Other

PSP’s Hazel Poa and Tony Tan Are Campaigning—For Office, and Each Other

A political love story 14 years in the making.

by Nadine Lee April 29, 2025

Flashpoint GE2025: Reflections on Power at a PAP Rally

Flashpoint GE2025: Reflections on Power at a PAP Rally

Glin Gwee drops by PAP's CBD rally to contrast the high-energy spectacle with a dreamy, shoegaze-y feel.

by Glin Gwee April 29, 2025

Flashpoint GE2025: The Sound of Silent Hands at a PSP Rally

Flashpoint GE2025: The Sound of Silent Hands at a PSP Rally

Chee Seng Tan offers a gritty, black-and-white perspective of the Progress Singapore Party’s first-ever physical rally.

by Chee Seng Tan April 28, 2025

Flashpoint GE2025: Instant Camera Portraits of Hope at an SDP Rally

Flashpoint GE2025: Instant Camera Portraits of Hope at an SDP Rally

Stephanie Lee takes her instant camera to an SDP rally to get attendees to etch their hopes and dreams.

by Stephanie Lee April 28, 2025

After the Vote: Yulianna Frederika on Choosing Community Over Singapore’s Relentless Growth

After the Vote: Yulianna Frederika on Choosing Community Over Singapore’s Relentless Growth

"The spirit of gotong royong means that we give, even when we only have 10 percent."

by Ilyas Sholihyn April 27, 2025

The Workers’ Party’s Jackson Au Isn’t Ranting On Reddit Anymore

The Workers’ Party’s Jackson Au Isn’t Ranting On Reddit Anymore

What happens when a keyboard warrior puts his money where his mouth is?

by Kimberly Lim April 25, 2025

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First-Time Voters: What’s Their Move for GE2025?

First-Time Voters: What’s Their Move for GE2025?

“Marine Parade-Braddell Heights? Where the hell is Braddell Heights?

by RICE

April 24, 2025

Singapore, Unfiltered

What Singapore Loses in an Electoral Walkover

What Singapore Loses in an Electoral Walkover

When no one shows up to make a case, voters can’t help but wonder—was my vote ever meant to matter?

by Ilyas Sholihyn

April 24, 2025

Singapore, Unfiltered

The Overachievers’ Guide to Being a Relatable General Election Candidate

The Overachievers’ Guide to Being a Relatable General Election Candidate

How to seem salt-of-the-earth even if your pantry's full of truffle oil.

by Aloysius Ang

April 23, 2025

Singapore, Unfiltered

After the Vote: Jack Sim Wants a Singapore Where We Sanitise Toilets, Not Critical Voices

After the Vote: Jack Sim Wants a Singapore Where We Sanitise Toilets, Not Critical Voices

"How can we have the best toilets in Changi Airport and the worst toilets in coffee shops?"

by Kimberly Lim

April 22, 2025

Singapore, Unfiltered

Two Resignations, One NMP Scheme, and the Questions Sorely Unanswered

Two Resignations, One NMP Scheme, and the Questions Sorely Unanswered

Former NMP Anthea Ong reflects on a scheme at risk of losing its non-partisan purpose—and what it must still stand for.

by Anthea Ong

April 19, 2025