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The National Day Parade, Through the Eyes of an Indigenous Orang Laut Descendant

The National Day Parade, Through the Eyes of an Indigenous Orang Laut Descendant

"I never imagined that Singapore's Indigenous island heritage would one day be part of the National Day Parade. It feels like an important step in shaping a more complete Singapore story."

by Cheyenne Koh August 9, 2026

A Moral Mezzanine: Returning Home to Massive Attack’s Ban After 11 Nights in Palestine

A Moral Mezzanine: Returning Home to Massive Attack’s Ban After 11 Nights in Palestine

What does it mean for a country to sit on this awkward half-floor between solidarity and legality?

by Suffian Hakim August 5, 2026

Singapore Wants More Babies, but to What End?

Singapore Wants More Babies, but to What End?

Can we have a meaningful conversation about fertility without also having a conversation about immigration?

by Anthea Ong July 22, 2026

Faking My Way Through Another World Cup as a ‘Kaki Bangku’ Malay Uncle

Faking My Way Through Another World Cup as a ‘Kaki Bangku’ Malay Uncle

I don’t hate football, but stop assuming it’s my religion just because I’m Malay.

by Imran Johri July 20, 2026

I’m a 16-Year-Old Student. I’m Scared of What AI Is Doing to My Peers.

I’m a 16-Year-Old Student. I’m Scared of What AI Is Doing to My Peers.

If AI is Singapore's new religion, a word before we all convert.

by Jayvier Chua July 13, 2026

Youth Radicalisation in the Age of ‘Fast-Food Terrorism’

Youth Radicalisation in the Age of ‘Fast-Food Terrorism’

The key question may no longer be about what young people believe, but why violence has become meaningful to them.

by Noor Huda Ismail July 7, 2026

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Singapore, Unfiltered

The Questions Left Unasked When Over 400 Migrant Workers Went Unpaid for Months

The Questions Left Unasked When Over 400 Migrant Workers Went Unpaid for Months

"We need systems that effectively prevent such violations and protect workers when they occur—not only when a case becomes large or public enough."

by Ilyas Sholihyn

June 26, 2026

Amongst Us

Some Idiots Are Trying to Document Singapore’s Fish Before They Disappear. I’m One of Them.

Some Idiots Are Trying to Document Singapore’s Fish Before They Disappear. I’m One of Them.

We have cool fish at home.

by Andriel Cheong

June 17, 2026

Coming Of Age

Headquarters Raised Me. My Farewell Came Long Before Its Closure.

Headquarters Raised Me. My Farewell Came Long Before Its Closure.

This was the place.

by Natalia Tan

May 21, 2026

Singapore, Unfiltered

The Future of RICE Media (2)

The Future of RICE Media (2)

With every story, we're trying to answer the same thing: What can a better life look like in Singapore?

by RICE

May 15, 2026

Singapore, Unfiltered

The Other Labour Day Rally

The Other Labour Day Rally

A labour of love and solidarity on Labour Day.

by Zachary Tang

May 8, 2026