When the state brings itself to relinquish some control, tantalising new possibilities of being, living and thriving emerge.
Paid
A weekly magazine about Singapore
Featured
Sign up to our weekly newsletter to stay up to date with Jom’s essays, events and start-up journey.
Processing your application
Please check your inbox and click the link to confirm your subscription
There was an error sending the email
What if your favourite packet of Maggi isn’t just comfort food, but a mirror of global capitalism, cultural loss, and nostalgia? The writer unpacks how a Swiss invention became a South-east Asian staple; redefining taste, memory, and the meaning of home in just two minutes.
Paid
Indonesia, interrupted; nothing happened in Bukit Gombak; our contortions to avoid recognition of Palestine worthy of Olympic gold; the quandaries of long-term planning in an ageing society; Lawrence, the mellow; closure of the storied Cathay cineplexes; and more.
See what we’ve written lately
Entrepreneur George Goh joins presidential race, Singapore and climate reparations, TJCFest and Indie Media Fest, Golden Village and The Projector collaborate at Cineleisure, local bands go global, and more.
Dear reader, I’m gonna studiously avoid the Tharmania all around—read Singapore This Week for our take on Singapore’s likely next president, as well as a new opposition alliance, Singapore’s “train otakus”, the end of horse racing, a horrid stand-up comedy performance in New York City, and...
While ‘resilience’ is an important quality for individuals and social systems to have, the frequency with which the state exploits it has become problematic.
Paid
Does Singapore have what it takes to become a true sporting nation? Perhaps, but first, it'll require the collective effort of the entire country to embrace the spirit of sportsmanship.
Tharman to run for president, opposition ‘alliance’ unlikely to shake things up, train otakus are right on track, horse racing to end, Singaporean-born comedian called out for bad joke, and much more.
Dear reader, Today, on the eve of Vesak Day, Marissa Lee has published her first piece for Jom, “Days of being mild: A Buddhist journey”. Marissa, raised Catholic, walks us through her discovery of Buddhism and meditation in Singapore, a trip that began during the pandemic. More Singaporeans (31 percent)...
Our latest product
S$-
S$
Not just another tote bag, but a better one. Stylish, durable and versatile, thanks to roomy external pockets and a flat base inside. And you get to tell the world: write, read, think, act.
S$-
S$
Featuring an essay each by members of Jom’s editorial team, and many others, all within the themes of “Activism”, “Ecology” and “Music”.
S$-
S$
Featuring original work around the themes of “Housing”, “Leftists” and the “Arts”, including a foldout housing map by Kontinentalist.