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Halimah Yacob, the President That Outshined a ‘Political Minus’

Halimah Yacob, the President That Outshined a ‘Political Minus’

Unfortunately, the good work Madam Halimah has done will always be blemished by the controversy surrounding 2017's reserved election for Malay presidential candidates. That said, she leaves office having made at least some difference in women’s rights in Singapore.

by Kimberly Lim May 30, 2023

Why a Bad, Classist Take about ‘HDB people’ on LinkedIn is Extra Awful

Why a Bad, Classist Take about ‘HDB people’ on LinkedIn is Extra Awful

When thought leadership goes awry.

by Kimberly Lim and Joy Lai May 23, 2023

It’s Really Not That Hard To Return Halal Trays Where They Belong at Hawker Centres

It’s Really Not That Hard To Return Halal Trays Where They Belong at Hawker Centres

It's just basic respect and etiquette.

by Kimberly Lim May 22, 2023

With 377A Repealed, Where Does Pink Dot Go From Here?

With 377A Repealed, Where Does Pink Dot Go From Here?

This year, the annual event pushes back against the narrative that LGBTQ+ people erode family values.

by Hykel Quek May 18, 2023

Dee Kosh Denies Trying To Control the Narrative With Interview Terms and Conditions

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Dee Kosh Denies Trying To Control the Narrative With Interview Terms and Conditions

“Now I'm just a bit more scarred. And I will not be doing any more interviews from now on.”

by RICE May 16, 2023

Overzealous Boomers are Obsessed with @zohtaco. It’s Weirding Everyone Out.

Overzealous Boomers are Obsessed with @zohtaco. It’s Weirding Everyone Out.

It’s a lot of work to put down a teen who caught a lucky break.

by Hykel Quek May 5, 2023

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We Can’t Help but Root for the Illegal Roasted Chestnuts Hawker

We Can’t Help but Root for the Illegal Roasted Chestnuts Hawker

A high cost for an uncle who just wants to sell gao lak on his own terms.

by Kimberly Lim

May 8, 2023

The RICE Guide to Beating the 35°C Heat in Singapore

The RICE Guide to Beating the 35°C Heat in Singapore

Get that dancing noodle guy at Hai Di Lao to whirl the noodle fast enough to generate wind at you.

by Joy Lai

May 4, 2023

Is Singapore’s Safety More To Do With Our CCTVs Than Our Graciousness?

Is Singapore’s Safety More To Do With Our CCTVs Than Our Graciousness?

A man tried to set up a free library in Boon Lay, but its shelves were stolen within days. He says he's still not installing a CCTV camera because he wants to create a space built on trust. Is that a tad bit too optimistic?

by Kimberly Lim

April 28, 2023

‘It Feels Like A Fever Dream’: Tutor Influencer Brooke Lim Doesn’t Have Any Excuses

‘It Feels Like A Fever Dream’: Tutor Influencer Brooke Lim Doesn’t Have Any Excuses

Tuition teacher, Brooke Lim, was caught having plagiarised the works of several authors. We catch up with her in the aftermath to find out what she's doing to fix her mistakes.

by Hykel Quek

April 26, 2023

Singapore Hanged Tangaraju Suppiah Over 1kg of Cannabis. What Would Neighbouring Countries Have Done?

Singapore Hanged Tangaraju Suppiah Over 1kg of Cannabis. What Would Neighbouring Countries Have Done?

In some neighbouring countries, weed-laced treats are sold on the streets. In Singapore, an execution was carried out this morning over 1kg of cannabis.

by RICE

April 26, 2023