
Singapore’s primary education system is riddled with problems and is fundamentally unsuited to 21st century demands, writes the co-founder of an NGO calling for far-reaching reforms.
Singapore’s primary education system is riddled with problems and is fundamentally unsuited to 21st century demands, writes the co-founder of an NGO calling for far-reaching reforms.
Shan squirrels race debate; busy week for the ISD; Singapore scores high in Transparency International index; mangroves key to combating climate change; the great shower debate; syrup explores the realms of feminine desire; Amazon widens its presence in Singapore; and more.
In this old city brimming with histories, cultures and acceptance, a Singaporean finds a new, refreshing globalism.
Dear reader, Happy Chinese New Year! And for those who missed last week’s very topical essay, do check out “The unbearable silence of Chinese New Year”, which examines an almost universal aspect of being Asian: family gatherings. “Singapore This Week”. In our weekly digest, we examine Donald Trump’s...
A conventional “success” story reflects on her experience in the GEP programme, and what it says about the Singaporean education system.
Singaporeans for Trump; hoarding a symptom of a deeper malaise; a botanical window into South-east Asia’s past; Jonathan Lim passes on; and more.
Dear reader, “Letters to the Editor”. Reader responses add so much to the conversation, and this week we have two. First, Shawn Loh questions some of Bobby Jayaraman’s arguments about the use of our CPF monies and reserves. Second, Joshua Wong wonders if the protest against local academic links...
Reunion dinners and family visits during major cultural festivals are for many a time to bond and catch up with relatives. But for a growing number of Singaporeans, it can also be a period of immense stress and emotional pain.
Trump returns; Shan and the deathly gallows; finding the apt metaphor for Singapore; the tuition arms race; the bashful SG60 bash; local arts community gives back; the ghost in your machine may not be imaginary; and more.
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