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, I’m gonna studiously avoid the Tharmania all around—read Singapore This Week for our take on Singapore’s likely next president, as well as a new opposition alliance, Singapore’s “train otakus”, the end of horse racing, a horrid stand-up comedy performance in New York City, and...
While ‘resilience’ is an important quality for individuals and social systems to have, the frequency with which the state exploits it has become problematic.
Does Singapore have what it takes to become a true sporting nation? Perhaps, but first, it'll require the collective effort of the entire country to embrace the spirit of sportsmanship.
Tharman to run for president, opposition ‘alliance’ unlikely to shake things up, train otakus are right on track, horse racing to end, Singaporean-born comedian called out for bad joke, and much more.
Dear reader, Today, on the eve of Vesak Day, Marissa Lee has published her first piece for Jom, “Days of being mild: A Buddhist journey”. Marissa, raised Catholic, walks us through her discovery of Buddhism and meditation in Singapore, a trip that began during the pandemic. More Singaporeans (31 percent)...
On the eve of Vesak Day, Marissa Lee reflects on how she stumbled into Buddhist Singapore during the pandemic, and what she’s since learned about meditation.
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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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