Lives of Singaporeans through the eyes of Singaporeans
Dear fellow readers, we need to have a serious talk. It’s come to my attention that there are still Singaporeans out there who don’t seem to understand the difference between…
By LM – The recent appointment of Leong Mun Wai as the new secretary-general of the Progress Singapore Party (PSP) has sent ripples of change through the political landscape. Many…
While mainstream media in Singapore is undoubtedly well-funded and professionally staffed, it is not always independent in its reporting. The government exerts a significant amount of control over what is…
[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…