Race & Religion

Stories that foster inclusive understanding on the nuanced intersections of race and religion.

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

Youth Radicalisation in the Age of ‘Fast-Food Terrorism’

Youth Radicalisation in the Age of ‘Fast-Food Terrorism’

The key question may no longer be about what young people believe, but why violence has become meaningful to them.

by Noor Huda Ismail July 7, 2026

On Not Being Ang Moh Enough, Not Chinese Enough, Not Eurasian Enough

On Not Being Ang Moh Enough, Not Chinese Enough, Not Eurasian Enough

To be "never enough" of one thing is to be more than one thing can hold.

by Isabelle Stables May 28, 2026

The Limits of Performative Harmony Through an Immigrant’s Eyes

The Limits of Performative Harmony Through an Immigrant’s Eyes

Singapore enforces harmony, but we often miss the slower work of cultivating it.

by Aidan Lee January 27, 2026

On Wanting Love That’s Arranged

On Wanting Love That’s Arranged

In the age of ghosting and situationships, is it surprising that arranged marriage could start to look like a path to true love?

by Sadia Rahman Anima January 13, 2026

Singapore Isn’t a Chinese Nation. So Why Do Some Food Chains Act Like It?

Singapore Isn’t a Chinese Nation. So Why Do Some Food Chains Act Like It?

In the rush to win our wallets, who gets left behind?

by Koh Ying Xi December 17, 2025

Recent Articles

After The Vote

Are Singaporeans Afraid To Talk About Religion?

Are Singaporeans Afraid To Talk About Religion?

Does true harmony begin only when we dare to talk about the discomforts we’ve learned to ignore?

by RICE

November 10, 2025

After The Vote

Identity Politics and the Malay-Muslim Community? Penat lah

Identity Politics and the Malay-Muslim Community? Penat lah

The existential fatigue of getting your identity and loyalty examined yet again.

by Ilyas Sholihyn

November 5, 2025

Singapore, Unfiltered

Malatang, Mixue, and the Taste of a Changing Singapore

Malatang, Mixue, and the Taste of a Changing Singapore

"I don't think I should have to learn Chinese just to order a meal."

by Andre Frois

October 31, 2025

Alt Ctrl Health

Why I’m Leaving My Body and Brain to Medicine, Not an Urn

Why I’m Leaving My Body and Brain to Medicine, Not an Urn

"When I die, I want my body to keep giving."

by Luo Chen Jun

September 12, 2025

Race & Religion

Singapore, Unfiltered

Racial Harmony Is More Than the Absence of Conflict. It’s Being Able To Have Conversations.

Racial Harmony Is More Than the Absence of Conflict. It’s Being Able To Have Conversations.

Harmony seems fragile when we consider the fact that many of us aren’t equipped to have nuanced conversations on race.

by Kimberly Lim

July 25, 2025