Government & Politics

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

Budget 2026: Cigarette Taxes, AI, and the Shape of Singapore To Come

Budget 2026: Cigarette Taxes, AI, and the Shape of Singapore To Come

What kind of citizen are we getting nudged into becoming in this volatile era?

by Joel Teo February 20, 2026

The Limits of Performative Harmony Through an Immigrant’s Eyes

The Limits of Performative Harmony Through an Immigrant’s Eyes

Singapore enforces harmony, but we often miss the slower work of cultivating it.

by Aidan Lee January 27, 2026

Aceh and Back Again: Five Days on the Ground After the Floods

Aceh and Back Again: Five Days on the Ground After the Floods

Urgency has a way of stripping systems down to their limits. What remains is community.

by Khai Asyraf January 9, 2026

The Weight of Optimism: Why I Still Believe in Youth Climate Advocacy After COP30

The Weight of Optimism: Why I Still Believe in Youth Climate Advocacy After COP30

"I was questioning whether my belief in global cooperation had been naive."

by Anthony Lee January 6, 2026

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

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

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

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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

Government & Politics

After The Vote

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

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

Besides complaining about things, of course.

by Andre Frois

August 28, 2025

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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

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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