Lives of Singaporeans through the eyes of Singaporeans
[Contributed by Joelle] As a 2020 graduate who earns less than the median salary of last year’s fresh graduates, I can’t help but feel frustrated and disappointed. It’s hard to…
There has been a message going around from a Singaporean in response to Lawrence Wong allegedly complaining that people are asking for more but not suggesting on how to cut…
By LM — The Ministry of Communication and Information recently conducted an online poll to gauge public reaction to the quality of life post-COVID. According to the results, “69% of…
[Contributed by Ong] I just watched the debate between Shanmugam and Leong Mun Wai. Yet I’m still unsure about whether it’s right to say that Lee Hsien Yang and Lee…
The government announced a new beverage container return scheme. Starting from April 2025, customers will have to pay an additional 10cents when buying bottled and canned drinks in Singapore. The…
[Contributed by May] Housing in Singapore has always been a critical issue. The government is supposed to provide affordable public housing to its citizens through the Housing and Development Board…
[Reader’s Contribution] When I go overseas, I’ll always try to adapt and learn some conversational phrases in the foreign language, so that I can communicate with locals. I don’t expect…
By LM — According to a report published by the Australian think tank, Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI), Singapore’s institutions rank highly in critical technologies. Singapore has the fourth-highest number of institutions in…
By LM — Kenneth Jayeretnam made a Facebook post criticizing Singaporeans’ attitude towards PAP and its policies. He believes that as citizens, we have the right to question our government…
Access to healthcare is an important issue that affects all Singaporeans, but what happens when a doctor’s personal beliefs clash with a patient’s healthcare needs? One young woman‘s experience is…