Protector, surrogate parent, role model: is there anything an eldest daughter can’t do? Cherry Tan reads three new Singaporean books that examine sisterhood and daughterhood—Sister Snake, The Original Daughter, and The Story Game—and considers how eldest daughters might (re)write their own story.
Shan clashes with Pritam in Parliament; Chee Soon Juan’s newest book; Old Chang Kee among those recognised as heritage businesses; TCM as part of holistic healthcare; the centuries long arcs of solar and coal power; events for pai kias and guai kias; and more.
Some claim that tiny forests can bring relief from dangerous heat. Mere greenwashing? And even if not, can the concept grow roots in a city uncomfortable with wildness?
Is there space to rethink and renegotiate our relationship with nature in a state-controlled urban environment that rests on unfeeling technologies and exploited migrant labour?
Halimah gets flak for basic humanity; Bilahari enjoys a free pass on uncritical podcast; rental woes continue apace; Pink Dot launches time capsule; a 10-year plan for education reform; “Singapore Oceanarium” and its antecedents; NDP theme song drops; a multi-lingual AI model; and more.
Dear reader, Jom Cakap. 7-9pm, Tuesday, June 24th 2025. The Economist’s Sue-Lin Wong in conversation with Jom’s Corrie Tan about “Scam Inc”. Space is limited. Look out for the email next week with the registration link. Supporters and Patrons will get 24-hour priority access, then Members, and finally...
Lawrence Wong’s new cabinet reflects tinkering to distribute power and foster teamwork, his desire to reward performance, and possible strategising ahead of the next election.
The new cabinet; Workers’ Party announces its NCMPs; Chee Soon Juan and SDP continue the good fight; Operation Spectrum anniversary; another happiness index; vapers gonna vape; NUS shreds books, and its reputation; celebrating Orang Laut; boost for HealthTech; and more.
Dear reader, How’s our revenue? Thank you, dear paying Jomrades, for answering our call. Over the past month, your ranks have grown 25 percent; there are now some 1,755 Members, 246 Supporters, and 61 Patrons. Over that period, our monthly recurring revenue has grown 34 percent to S$...
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Featuring 10 essays that explore “Movement”, “Materiality”, and “Magic” in Singapore, written with signature flair and rigour.
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Featuring an essay each by members of Jom’s editorial team, and many others, all within the themes of “Activism”, “Ecology” and “Music”.
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