Worrying parallels between the drug and scam industries; a rise in willing workers in Scam Inc; the loneliness epidemic that’s making us susceptible to being scammed—these were some key takeaways from our latest Jom Cakap.
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The unequal division of less visible forms of domestic and caregiving work among married couples may be preventing either partner from achieving the best experience of family life and individual fulfilment.
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NGO exposes horrible worker exploitation; the deplorable practices of Singtel-owned Optus; storied soup shop closes; Singapore swaps land with Johor regent; enabling arts access for all; Indonesia’s new sovereign wealth fund; and more.
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Dear reader, Two politicians have dominated our airwaves this week. There’s Indranee Rajah, a minister, who continues to defend the government’s decision not to hold any individuals accountable for the massive Keppel bribery scheme in Brazil. Then there’s Tin Pei Ling, the member of parliament (MP) who...
After 62 years, Fosters Steakhouse has closed its doors, leaving its regulars feeling a deep loss. As Singapore's landscape continues to shift and change, what does it mean to belong?
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Indranee Rajah explains why former KOM executives were let off with "stern warnings", MP Tin Pei Ling's new role at Grab, SingPost trials first swappable batteries for electric motorbikes, and more.
Dear reader, This week Jom has written about three different events that you won’t hear much about in the mainstream media: Operation Coldstore, “Tak Boleh Tahan! 2023”, and corruption at Keppel Offshore & Marine. First, an essay, “The long shadow of Operation Coldstore”. Since we consider this an issue...
Sixty years ago, the "Red Scare" saw Lee Kuan Yew's government arrest and detain over 120 alleged "Communists", some for over a decade. Survivors claim it was a politically motivated purge. Are we any closer to the truth?
Singapore hands corrupt Keppel executives "stern warnings" for bribery scheme, Checkpoint Theatre's 2023 season opens with play exploring race and masculinity, 60th anniversary of Operation Coldstore, and more.
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