Now more than fifty years old, the zombie-like persistence of Sentosa’s Japanese surrender waxworks suggests there is more to the exhibit than meets the eye. A Singapore story cast without Singaporeans, it tells us as much about those who observe, as those depicted.
Finally, some scrutiny of GIC, Temasek; Aussie kids banned from social media; our relationship with skateboarding; perfumes, scents, and odours; a ride through Singapore’s playgrounds; a safe and Sinophone year for the Cultural Medallion; and more.
We honour the public figures who left for the great beyond this year after indelibly shaping Singapore’s social, cultural, political, and artistic worlds.
Dear reader, Please join us for our first live event of the year! It’s a panel on anti-racism at 1pm on May 28th at The Projector, featuring three of Singapore’s most dynamic young activists: Saza Faradilla, co-founder of End Female Genital Cutting Singapore; Suraendher Kumarr, community organiser at...
In and around public housing estates, there is a trend where a greater mixing of ethnicities is accompanied by less socioeconomic mixing. By focusing on the former, Singapore may be paying insufficient attention to the latter.
Housing prices, history of May Day rallies and unions, cat abuse a serious problem, library@esplanade to move, Dyson powers up battery plant, and more.
Dear reader, First, in last week’s newsletter, there was a wrong link and a wrong translation: siu ngoh is Cantonese for roast goose, not duck. Apologies—and thanks to all who wrote to me to point them out. Jom is eight months old, and we’re getting there, with...
Fine-tuning election messaging, the sudden cancelling of an LGBTQ party, Pesta Raya: Malay festival of arts, Singlish key word signs, Foodpanda and TADA hitch a ride together, and more.
Dear reader, Today, an old friend, Donald Low, who moved to Hong Kong in 2019, has published his first piece for Jom, “Why Singapore’s government and economy are outperforming Hong Kong’s”. Yes, you read that right. Donald, a former Admin Service officer who’s known for his trenchant...
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Featuring 10 essays that explore “Movement”, “Materiality”, and “Magic” in Singapore, written with signature flair and rigour.
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Featuring an essay each by members of Jom’s editorial team, and many others, all within the themes of “Activism”, “Ecology” and “Music”.
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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.
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