Current Affairs

We Grew Up on Hong Kong Action Flicks. Now Its Stuntmen Need Second Jobs.

We Grew Up on Hong Kong Action Flicks. Now Its Stuntmen Need Second Jobs.

"Our entire industry relied on movies to make a living. Now, some stunt performers drive taxis, some help people look after homes.”

by Savanna Tai October 9, 2026

Fresh Grads Have It Hard Enough. Leave Their GPAs Out of Hiring.

Fresh Grads Have It Hard Enough. Leave Their GPAs Out of Hiring.

If grades-based shortlisting keeps the rote academic pressure on, who is it actually helping?

by Anabelle Chang October 8, 2026

Young, Dumb, and Apparently Too Concerned About Singapore’s Environmental Heritage

Young, Dumb, and Apparently Too Concerned About Singapore’s Environmental Heritage

With Western Island, perhaps there's still time to draw up better environment impact assessment frameworks.

by Andriel Cheong September 17, 2026

When the Singaporean Dream Shrinks to an $8 Matcha

When the Singaporean Dream Shrinks to an $8 Matcha

"Our little treats and trinkets don’t solve uncertainty. But they remind us that we can't spend our lives preparing for what comes next."

by Sean Lim August 21, 2026

Maju Rally: How the Heat Made the Case for Every Tree Left Standing

Maju Rally: How the Heat Made the Case for Every Tree Left Standing

Maybe, ironically, the truest symbol of maju—progress—for our country is doing nothing to our natural spaces.

by Cheyenne Koh August 19, 2026

Social Workers Can’t Afford Pro Photography. So We Shoot for Them, For Free.

Social Workers Can’t Afford Pro Photography. So We Shoot for Them, For Free.

"Three-and-a-half years later, we’re still here shooting, serving and believing that everyone deserves to be seen."

by Rachel Goh August 14, 2026

Recent Articles

Amongst Us

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

"It feels like an important step in shaping a more complete Singapore story."

by Cheyenne Koh

August 9, 2026

Singapore, Unfiltered

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, Unfiltered

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

Coming Of Age

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

Singapore, Unfiltered

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