In Colombia’s war-torn Caribbean coast, a Singaporean engages in the delicate yet fulfilling work of peacebuilding—which, she argues, is about more than eliminating physical violence, but creating the conditions to reduce inequity and injustice, thus promoting human flourishing and dignity.
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Dear reader, I’m Faris Joraimi, Jom’s history editor. Just for this week, I’m bringing you this newsletter on top of my regular column, “History Weekly”. It may seem strange dedicating a section to the past in a genre devoted to present-day happenings. But the daily news we...
Singaporeans have felt powerless during Israel’s war on Gaza, but Dr Ang Swee Chai, back only for the third time in 47 years, has never felt more hopeful for change.
Lee hands over reins to Wong, peaceful call for SG to end arms trade with Israel, youth sexual crimes up, launch of 8½ Hours in Singapore, featuring a 19th century Japanese artist’s book of drawings, Singaporean artists show at Venice Biennale, and more.
Dear reader, Letters. It’s great to see this page gaining traction, a sign that more of you are engaging with our pieces—and also with each other. This week, Eliza Thomas has written the latest response to “I object: mental illness is not a crime” by Chan Li Shan....
As former British colonies, Malaya and Palestine were connected by the same global structures of domination, which survive to the present day. In this essay, Jom's history editor recovers the intricate threads that continue to involve Singapore in Palestine’s ongoing occupation and resistance.
Israel at the Singapore Airshow, PAP’s control of the PA, incoming career bureaucrat to head SPH Media, potential new law to help curb food waste, works in progress at Singapore International Festival of Arts, Singapore brand Allies of Skin adds glow to lucrative US skincare market, and more.
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