Immigration

Meet Fabian Low, the Singapore-Born Nomad Living in a Tiny House in New Zealand

Meet Fabian Low, the Singapore-Born Nomad Living in a Tiny House in New Zealand

A journey of self-discovery abroad led him to his tiny house—a physical embodiment of his hard-earned sense of self.

by Hykel Quek May 10, 2023

‘Doesn’t Seem Fair’: Migrant Workers Speak About Request To Perform Eid Prayers in Dorms

‘Doesn’t Seem Fair’: Migrant Workers Speak About Request To Perform Eid Prayers in Dorms

“I don’t really know why MUIS has sent such a notice which is completely contradictory, especially when almost all of Singapore is fully vaccinated against COVID."

by Hykel Quek and Joy Lai April 18, 2023

Meet Jing Rui, the Singaporean With Severe Eczema Running a Skincare Clinic in the UK

Meet Jing Rui, the Singaporean With Severe Eczema Running a Skincare Clinic in the UK

From enduring raw, itchy wounds that brought her physical and mental pain, Jing Rui became an advocate for others like her.

by Kimberly Lim April 14, 2023

English Tests for New Citizens Won’t Solve the Underlying Tension With Chinese Nationals

English Tests for New Citizens Won’t Solve the Underlying Tension With Chinese Nationals

Simply passing a quiz isn’t going to make people magically more considerate of non-Mandarin speakers in Singapore.

by Kimberly Lim April 5, 2023

Policy Proposals To Fix a ‘Hollow City’ Like Singapore

Policy Proposals To Fix a ‘Hollow City’ Like Singapore

Someone went on Reddit to say that Singapore is hollow compared to Malaysia. Shocking—nobody has ever complained about life in Singapore before! As responsible citizens tasked with the duty of marketing our nation to the world, here are some policy proposals to fix a 'hollow city' like Singapore.

by RICE March 19, 2023

A Local Delivery Rider Bullied A Man Accused of Working Illegally. Both are Desperate.

A Local Delivery Rider Bullied A Man Accused of Working Illegally. Both are Desperate.

The undercurrent of a growing economic uncertainty and increasingly desperate workers.

by Joy Lai March 13, 2023

Recent Articles

Forget English. Test Aspiring Singaporean Citizens on Singlish Instead.

Forget English. Test Aspiring Singaporean Citizens on Singlish Instead.

Want to be a Singaporean citizen or Permanent Resident? Know the nuances of Singlish first.

by Kimberly Lim and Hykel Quek

March 1, 2023

The Discomforting Weirdness of Pole Dancing as a CNY Show for Migrant Workers

The Discomforting Weirdness of Pole Dancing as a CNY Show for Migrant Workers

Ah, pole dancing—the grand old Lunar New Year tradition.

by Hykel Quek

January 27, 2023

The Helpers We Throw Away

The Helpers We Throw Away

After a lifetime of raising me like one of her own, I found myself at my helper’s dishevelled and forgotten grave. I needed to do something.

by Amanda Tan

December 8, 2022

Our Healthcare System Is on the Brink of a Crisis. The Solution Won’t Make Us Very Happy.

Our Healthcare System Is on the Brink of a Crisis. The Solution Won’t Make Us Very Happy.

To prevent yet another hospital bed waiting time crisis, Singaporeans will have to reckon with their quibbles about foreign talent.

by Hykel Quek

November 21, 2022

Singaporeans Abroad

Meet Mariah Mohamad Herrera, a 48-year-old Singaporean Competitive Bodybuilder in Texas

Meet Mariah Mohamad Herrera, a 48-year-old Singaporean Competitive Bodybuilder in Texas

From joining mummy boot camps to training Navy SEALS and entering the bodybuilding world, Mariah is proof you can do it all at any age. For Mariah, getting fitter went beyond shedding the baby weight. It was also a way for her to honour her father's legacy.

by Nicole Lam

November 4, 2022