The end of the daily-wage worker, Singapore most expensive city again, philanthropic giving, Singapore Art Week, Ohmyhome going public, and more.
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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...
While we cheer repeal, Jom worries about the usurping of democratic norms, the infiltration of religion into the politics of a secular state, and the ignorance of the bounds of free speech. Only two MPs can hold their heads high.
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Christopher de Souza found guilty, two Raffles’ banded langurs found dead, 2022 Cultural Medallion winners, new protections for gig workers, and more.
Dear reader, See some of you tonight at Jom’s launch party! You may know that the party venue, the distinctive blue bungalow on 42 Waterloo Street, was probably built in the late 1800s, a time when the area was “the foremost Eurasian enclave” in Singapore, according to Singapore Eurasians:...
Repeal of S377A, more deaths at worksites, amendment to Constitution, GIC and Temasek in FTX web, and more