Lives of Singaporeans through the eyes of Singaporeans
A journalist at Financial Times had enough of the state correcting his language. He posted onto Twitter an example of how his English got nitpicked on. He was told not…
By LM – Lawrence Wong recently said that Singapore’s public housing is affordable and remains the “World’s Best”. Is that really the case? For many Singaporeans, the harsh reality is…
[Contributed by Goh] I’m deeply troubled by the current state of our hawker culture. It’s disheartening to see people complaining about the prices of hawker food, when these dishes are…
Shouldn’t they be allowed to serve their punishment after Hari Raya? TikToker Fauzan Surattee (@zan.zan22) made a post telling everyone that his brother was treated unfairly in camp. He had…
By LM — America loves to play the role of global watchdog, criticizing and lecturing other countries, but they really need to take a long hard look in the mirror…
Many foreign expats are leaving Singapore because of soaring costs. Last year, average rental prices surged by 30%, the fastest in 15 years. For some individuals, rent increased by as…
By LM — Single parenthood is not uncommon in Singapore, and yet single parents, especially single mothers, still face discrimination and prejudice from society. Such prejudices can lead to negative…
I am writing as a parent of a 9-year-old and a 11-year-old. I am honestly very concerned for my children. Minister Chan Chun Sing announced the removal of mid-year exams…
A Reddit user currently serving NS wrote of how “helpless and redundant” he feels because while his former classmates from other countries are moving forward, he is “stuck in camp…
In the past week, Singapore has seen a series of troubling incidents involving youths that have sparked concern among citizens. These incidents demonstrate the need for greater attention to be…