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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

The Reality of Ramadan for Muslim Men Who Can’t Fast

The Reality of Ramadan for Muslim Men Who Can’t Fast

For those who are unable to fulfil it because of health conditions, what does celebrating Eid mean to them?

by Joy Lai April 21, 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

‘Temperate and Dignified’ Ways To React When You’re a Victim of Racism

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‘Temperate and Dignified’ Ways To React When You’re a Victim of Racism

Just some ways to react to racism without getting hauled to court.

by Hykel Quek March 22, 2023

Lashed and Whipped To Investigate Singapore’s Forbidden Art of Kuda Kepang

Lashed and Whipped To Investigate Singapore’s Forbidden Art of Kuda Kepang

For a long time, Kuda Kepang was a mainstay at numerous functions within the Malay community. And then it all went away. We dug deep to investigate its disappearance—and how a group of practitioners are petitioning for it to be brought back to life.

by Hykel Quek September 2, 2022

Six Years On, Are We Finally Ready to Properly Talk About Race?

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Six Years On, Are We Finally Ready to Properly Talk About Race?

Six years on, what does the latest CNA-IPS study say about our race relations?

by Sean Lim May 14, 2022

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Singapore, Unfiltered

The Legacy of Void Deck Tarawih Prayers

The Legacy of Void Deck Tarawih Prayers

After a hiatus due to the pandemic, Ramadan prayer spaces at void decks are finally returning. But the decades-old practice faces the risk of disappearing.

by RICE

April 12, 2023

I’m Muslim, My Aunt’s Christian… Can I Make It Any More Obvious?

I’m Muslim, My Aunt’s Christian… Can I Make It Any More Obvious?

After 13 years of living apart, our Muslim writer reflects on how being raised by her Christian aunt shaped her beliefs today.

by Yulianna Frederika

November 16, 2022

The Mysterious Origins of Deity Altars in Carparks and Hawker Centres

The Mysterious Origins of Deity Altars in Carparks and Hawker Centres

You might have seen them around— altars located at hawker centres, bus interchanges, and dimly lit carparks. While Taoist in origins, these altars enjoy patronage even by Hindus and Muslims. It's Singapore multiculturalism at its best. Its origins, however, remains rather murky.

by Sin Ka Lam

October 21, 2022

Amongst Us

The Forbidden Art of Kuda Kepang

The Forbidden Art of Kuda Kepang

Can Singaporeans get past the dance's controversial practices—like eating glass and being in a ‘trance’—or is this art form doomed to extinction?

by RICE

October 1, 2022

Off Beat: Jazz Do It

Off Beat: Jazz Do It

Iman is on a path of dismantling stereotypes as a Muslim jazz vocalist. What happens faith comes into conflict with doing what you love?

by RICE

August 18, 2022