Politics Populism? Political Opportunism? Everyday Singaporeans Have No Incentive To Care Imagine you’re struggling to survive in Singapore. You care about money, housing, and job security. How will anti-populist declarations resonate? by Shaun Wee April 27, 2023
Government & Policy News Politics The People’s Association Doesn’t Engage in Political Activities. But It’s Not Apolitical. PA's history and make-up show that it has the capacity to be political—even if unintended or implicit. by Kimberly Lim and Hykel Quek April 25, 2023
News Politics The Rose-Coloured Tint on Shou Zi Chew Overlooks TikTok’s Red Flags The absurdity of stanning for someone who represents a corporation with way too much global influence needs to be pointed out. by Hykel Quek March 29, 2023
Government & Policy Politics Letting 18-Year-Old Singaporeans Vote Is the Hill I’ll Die On A stan for political maturity. by Hykel Quek March 3, 2023
Government & Policy Immigration Politics 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
Government & Policy Politics Budget 2023: Everything the Average Gen Z Singaporean Needs to Care About Does Budget 2023 have the rizz? by Joy Lai February 17, 2023
Government & Policy Jobs & Economy News Politics RICE Digest: Swords Drawn Over Singapore’s Cost of Living, Guns Out Over Extremist Beliefs The Budget 2023 debates invited some cross-party scrutiny over housing and NS allowance, while it was discovered Roblox has been the breeding ground of extremism that has affected Singaporean teens. by RICE February 27, 2023
Government & Policy Mental Health Politics Is Jacinda Ardern’s Burnout-Driven Resignation Possible in Singaporean Politics? It's rare for local ministers and MPs to admit that they don't have enough fuel in the tank. by Kimberly Lim January 19, 2023
Government & Policy Politics The Call to Review Age Limit for Caning Sparks Fresh Debates on Corporal Punishment Spare the rod, spoil the child? by Hykel Quek December 23, 2022
Government & Policy Jobs & Economy News Politics We Tracked Singapore’s Housing Debacle Over The Last Month So You Don’t Have To Singapore's public discussions around housing are a headache to keep up with. But there has never been a time like this month where the discussion reached a peak and compelled HDB and other government agencies to reveal figures we never we thought would see the light of day. Here's a brief guide to the proceedings of November to keep in your digital pocket. by Hykel Quek December 15, 2022
Politics Religion Sex & Gender Singapore, Unfiltered Religious Singaporeans Speak on the Repeal of Section 377A We asked religious Singaporeans about Section 377A. Some responses surprised us. Others didn’t. by RICE December 5, 2022