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, It’s our last issue of the year! Jom is on leave for the next two weeks. We’ll be back on January 6th 2023. For those who want to give a Jom subscription away to your loved ones, here’s your last chance to do so in...
Jom's history editor Faris Joraimi walks us through a cityscape radiant with the sights and sounds of a shared multicultural and archipelagic heritage, and posits how we might find relation through identity and assimilation beyond the limits of nationhood.
The end of the daily-wage worker, Singapore most expensive city again, philanthropic giving, Singapore Art Week, Ohmyhome going public, and more.
A poem from Jonathan Chan's first poetry collection “going home”.
Dear reader, Hi there, this is Waye, Jom's co-founder and head of content. I’ve taken over newsletter duties from Sudhir, just for this week. As co-founders, we’ve agreed to take random turns at penning these weekly musings. Next year, you’ll hear from Charmaine Poh, co-founder...
Christopher de Souza found guilty, two Raffles’ banded langurs found dead, 2022 Cultural Medallion winners, new protections for gig workers, 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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