What Makes Us Singaporean?

August 13, 2020

What does it mean to ‘be Singaporean’? Is it the way you speak? Holding a pink IC? Looking a certain way or comfortably falling into the categories of C, M, I and O? Or is it about our shared experiences?

We asked over 20 pink IC holding, red passport carrying, true blue Singaporeans to tell us.

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Open For Business: The Road to Recovery

It’s been almost two months since the reopening of Phase 2 and the economy in Singapore. Have things returned to normal for business owners? Did government schemes actually help them tide through this period? How have the CB and Phase 1 affected their business moving forward? We speak to 4 busines

August 6, 2020

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How Social Media Shaped GE2020

GE2020 saw a special election take place. Political parties weren’t allowed to employ they usual campaign strategies due to Covid-19 restrictions, and instead, forced to bolster their efforts in the realm of social media. How did this play out for them? In this video, we take a look back at th

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Singapore General Elections: Hougang’s Massive Block Party

As the GE2020 election results were announced, Workers’ Party supporters came out in full force to celebrate their party’s victories in Seng Kang, Aljunied and Hougang. Amidst the euphoria, there was also a sense of change and transition as Low Thia Khiang’s supporters placed renewed hope and expect

July 12, 2020

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Singapore General Elections: Families Talk Politics

Stubborn. Naive. Patronising. When it comes to discussing politics, different generations are often quick to dismiss each other. Yet something special happens when these conversations are allowed to play out—something that gives us a glimpse of how different Singapore’s future could be, if only

July 8, 2020

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The Rice Podcast Episode 1: “MP Coming!” What To Do When You’re Not A Fan Of Anyone

In our first episode, members of the RICE team discuss living in a constituency where none of the candidates appeal to you. With Polling Day just around the corner, how do you make the best decision possible?

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Singapore General Elections: First-time Voters

When we think of first-time Singaporean voters, what are some stereotypes that come to mind? A fragile generation with an idealistic vision for Singapore? Or apathetic youths who don’t care enough about the way our country is governed?

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Do Frontline Lower-Wage Workers Feel Appreciated?

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Do Frontline Lower-Wage Workers Feel Appreciated?

When circuit breaker kicked in last year, most of us were able to seek refuge at home thanks to flexible work-from-home arrangements. However, not everyone was afforded this luxury. Due to the physical nature of their jobs, they had to be outside and this increased their potential exposure to the co

April 1, 2021

Comedian to Concierge: The “Swiss Army Knife” of lyf@Funan

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Stand-up comedian Rishi Budhrani meets Justin Chan, a lyf Guard (Concierge) at lyf@Funan, to see if he could make a good concierge himself. Together, they educate us on how the traditional role has evolved in this day and age, where one would need to wear different hats to deliver the best service.

March 24, 2021

Actor to Wedding Planner: Ensuring Harmony in Ceremony

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Actor to Wedding Planner: Ensuring Harmony in Ceremony

How does a wedding look like in a pandemic? Actress Munah Bagharib takes us to Oasia Hotel and tries her hand at planning a grand wedding with events planner Karen Chua. There, she finds out what goes on behind the scenes to plan an event of a lifetime — all while ensuring everyone stays safe.

March 17, 2021

Competitive Eater to Hotel Chef: An Appetite for Food Sustainability

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Competitive Eater to Hotel Chef: An Appetite for Food Sustainability

We follow professional eater Zermatt Neo as he trades his huge appetite for a stint in the kitchen with Chef Wong, Fairmont Hotel’s Executive Chef. There, he learns what it takes to cook in a professional, sustainability-focused kitchen with a secret farm.

March 10, 2021

Behind Closed Doors: The Silent Strength of Single Mothers

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Behind Closed Doors: The Silent Strength of Single Mothers

It’s hard being a single mother. On top of raising a child (or a few) alone, they have to wrangle with social stigma, financial instability, and handle their own mental well-being – not to mention having to put on a brave face through it all. As part of International Women’s Day, we explo

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