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?
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We still live with the consequences of the illegal, ill-fated invasion, including jihadis like ISIS. Though other democracies have publicly interrogated their actions 20 years ago, Singapore never has.
Invasion of Iraq 20 years on, human rights lawyer M Ravi suspended, independent magazine Mynah rolls out last issue, for the love of libraries, and more.
Dear reader, In early February, Grab announced that Tin Pei Ling, a member of parliament (MP) with the ruling People’s Action Party (PAP), had joined it as director of public affairs and policy (likely in December, two months prior). Two issues have emerged from this episode: conflicts of interest...
Given Singapore's size and system of government, MPs here have a uniquely broad remit with an accompanying intense workload. And yet, even with their bumper pay packets, almost all choose to have second jobs.
Less diplomatic takes on Xi Jinping's third term, IPS study on food costs vs the reality, linking Oscar-winner Yeoh's success to Singapore, NHB's bid to have another monument recognised as UNESCO World Heritage Site, and more.
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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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