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?
Dear reader, Our print issue is here! We’re going to start shipping them out next week. Thank you all for your patience. Please place your orders by Sunday for delivery ahead of Christmas. There are now over 5,000 of you receiving this newsletter! And I bet you’re...
As Jom’s POFMA journey draws to an end, we analyse our alleged falsehoods, and the potentially harmful effects of POFMA on journalism here.
The shaping of the Long Island narrative, lecturer tells students to stop asking for permission to be creative, 97 percent of safety incidents on escalators due to poor usage, “Gaya Kebaya - 130 years” at Kampung Gelam, TNS trains new theatre-makers, PropertyGuru no longer in the red, and more.
Dear reader, Jom’s first-ever print issue will be ready for shipping next Thursday! I’ve been involved in numerous book-length print projects, and that feeling of excitement and expectation mixed with nerves (did we miss a typo?) never gets old. Last call for those of you who are Members...
From her debut in Singapore’s indie and electronic scenes to her feature in the National Day Parade song “The Road Ahead”, Linying has distinguished herself with her ethereal vocals, musical versatility, and profound lyricism.
The so-called “Tharman Amendment”, more clarity on prices and promos from funeral service providers, socioeconomic status determines pre-school grades, dance events ringing in the year-end, regulating the blockchain industry, and more.
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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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