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, Happy year of the rabbit! Among the celebrity rabbits around are Michael Jordan, Angelina Jolie, Indranee Rajah and Jamus Lim. I’m not sure what exactly characterises “rabbits” because the internet is flooded with definitions. Here’s one from our self-proclaimed, “credible, trustworthy” source, The Straits Times (ST)...
Since 2005, 23 Singaporean photographers have attended the workshops at the Angkor Photo Festival. Through the works of three, we learn how the Festival has offered them the space to find their artistic voices.
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Pandemic fakery among anti-vaxxers, rent-a-date picks up, Life Theatre Awards' nominees, Zilingo's fall from grace, and more.
Dear reader, What does it mean to be a Singaporean abroad? How can we touch others overseas through our lives and work? And how might we be changed, how can we grow, through that process? These questions have been on my mind after a recent trip to Siem Reap, Cambodia,...
Far from the temples, four Singaporeans touch the lives of Cambodians and others in Siem Reap. Through their work they demonstrate to others the diversity and benevolence of Singaporeans, and offer those at home much to think about.
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New anti-discrimination law for workplace excludes coverage of sexual orientation and gender identity, younger generation unlikely to experience rise in social status, the origins of Lunar New Year snacks, and more.
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