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Shot on iPhone 13 Pro — Poached

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Shot on iPhone 13 Pro — Poached

Big ambitions clash in tiny kitchens in the name of Singapore’s beloved chicken rice. Apple presents a documentary about hawker pride and conviction, set in the famous Maxwell Food Centre. From the creator of Chef’s Table and director of Jiro Dreams of Sushi, David Gelb. Shot on iPhone 13 Pro.

by RICE April 16, 2022

The Curious Case of PetitionsSG — One Step Forward, Two Cold Feet Back

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The Curious Case of PetitionsSG — One Step Forward, Two Cold Feet Back

Now that PetitionsSG has pulled a Houdini on us, will the promise of real active citizenry in Singapore ever materialise?

by Nicole Lam May 12, 2022

Is Lawrence Wong Ready to Navigate Singapore’s Complex Societal Issues?

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Is Lawrence Wong Ready to Navigate Singapore’s Complex Societal Issues?

Lawrence Wong has taken up the gauntlet of PM of Singapore. Is he poised to handle Singapore’s increasingly complex social fabric?

by Nicole Lam April 21, 2022

The Women the White Paper on Singapore Women’s Development Forgot

The Women the White Paper on Singapore Women’s Development Forgot

The White Paper on Singapore Women's Development proposes positive and progressive action plans, but are they as inclusive as they seem?

by Nicole Lam April 15, 2022

There’s Idealism at the Recent Death Penalty Protest but Is That Enough?

There’s Idealism at the Recent Death Penalty Protest but Is That Enough?

Though light on solutions, the anti-death penalty protest makes for an effective and emotive show of solidarity against capital punishment.

by Sean Lim April 11, 2022

Budget 2022 Wrap-Up: A Good Communication Handbook Is What Our MPs Need

Budget 2022 Wrap-Up: A Good Communication Handbook Is What Our MPs Need

Unlike last year, I didn't fall asleep this Budget. But the speeches could have been better.

by Sean Lim March 18, 2022

The COP Report Has a Language Problem

The COP Report Has a Language Problem

A close reading of the COP report found some interesting choice words. What role could semantics play in the parsing of this affair?

by Nicole Lam February 12, 2022

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While unenforceable, the Adoption Bill's eligibility criteria shows how criminalising same-sex relations manifests itself in other ways.

by Hykel Quek

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Is the introduction of Electric vehicles (EVs) to Singapore as green as they promise or another slippery slope to the endless car-worship?

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Six politicians share the questions they would pose at the Budget Debate if they are MPs.

by Sean Lim

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Could Budget 2022 Be Too Much of a Good Thing?

While inherently (and anxiously) generous, is Budget 2022 also the nation's sneak peak at the fundamental tenets of the 4G leadership?

by Bertha Henson

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What Do NGOs Want for Budget 2022?

What Do NGOs Want for Budget 2022?

We hear from non-government organisations on what issues they are urging the government to consider for the announcement.

by Edoardo Liotta

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