Government & Politics

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

Identity Politics and the Malay-Muslim Community? Penat lah

Identity Politics and the Malay-Muslim Community? Penat lah

The existential fatigue of getting your identity and loyalty examined yet again.

by Ilyas Sholihyn November 5, 2025

The Pro-Palestine ‘Procession’ and the Ease of Crossing a Line You Can’t Reasonably See

The Pro-Palestine ‘Procession’ and the Ease of Crossing a Line You Can’t Reasonably See

When no one knows exactly where the line is, staying passive feels like the safer bet.

by Kimberly Lim October 24, 2025

35 Years On, How Much Influence Do Singapore’s NMPs Really Have?

Government & Politics

35 Years On, How Much Influence Do Singapore’s NMPs Really Have?

The NMP scheme’s greatest weakness may not lie in its design; it's in the public perception.

by Kimberly Lim October 3, 2025

Nuance Is a Luxury Singapore Doesn’t Have in a K-Pod Crisis

Nuance Is a Luxury Singapore Doesn’t Have in a K-Pod Crisis

Parents aren’t asking for a measured debate.

by Joel Teo September 4, 2025

What Does an ‘Active Citizen’ Look Like in 2025?

Government & Politics

What Does an ‘Active Citizen’ Look Like in 2025?

Besides complaining about things, of course.

by Andre Frois August 28, 2025

The Singaporeans Pushing for Electoral Reform Post-GE2025

The Singaporeans Pushing for Electoral Reform Post-GE2025

Why does electoral reform still matter now?

by Kimberly Lim August 27, 2025

Recent Articles

Singapore, Unfiltered

Does The Projector Really Need the Government to Save it?

Does The Projector Really Need the Government to Save it?

State support doesn’t come free.

by Ilyas Sholihyn

August 21, 2025

After The Vote

After The Vote: Chloe Lin on a Singapore Where Egg Freezing Isn’t a Luxury

After The Vote: Chloe Lin on a Singapore Where Egg Freezing Isn’t a Luxury

"It would definitely encourage more single women to think: Can I plan it earlier?"

by Kimberly Lim

July 3, 2025

Coming Of Age

The Unexpected Adulthood of a Sudden Drug Trafficking Charge at 24

The Unexpected Adulthood of a Sudden Drug Trafficking Charge at 24

"Once I saw the word ‘trafficking’, my mind started to run. Families appealing, people being hanged. I didn’t know what to expect."

by Justin Tan

June 27, 2025

Grindsets

ERP X, Or How to Fight for Change From Within the Bureaucracy

ERP X, Or How to Fight for Change From Within the Bureaucracy

What if, in an alternate reality, we had a seamless ERP app?

by Kimberly Lim

June 8, 2025

Singapore, Unfiltered

If an MP Works Late and Doesn’t Post About It, Did It Even Happen?

If an MP Works Late and Doesn’t Post About It, Did It Even Happen?

The wayang paradox of local politics.

by Kimberly Lim

June 5, 2025