The tudung issue is a microcosm of a much larger problem in society—our refusal to recognise the full differences that make up the reality of our lives in Singapore.
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By confronting her own mental health problems, Jom’s co-founder hopes for a Singapore in which we can talk about mental illness openly, without fear of stigma.
A Singaporean journalist finds dread, defiance and humour among a war-weary people. Through those conflicting emotions, they find a way to belonging and identity.
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Havelock, Neill and Outram, "heroes" of the 1857 war in India, were brutal, murderous generals. Singapore's street names offer an avenue to discover our colonial past, and also a path to understand our future.
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Traditions once thought archaic are being reimagined by young Singaporeans. By appeasing his ancestors every year with his mum, Paul Ng learns something about his past—and maybe his future too.
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By framing the traditional family unit as fundamental to Singapore’s survival, we deprive ourselves of the chance to shape a more expansive, inclusive vision of love, family, and society.