The recent spate of high-profile scandals in Singapore has prompted observers to discuss the political fortunes of the PAP and the WP. Yet, these have overlooked the more fundamental question of what the incidents reveal about the nature of political legitimacy in Singapore.
Essays
Iceland and Singapore, two nations separated by climate, geography, history. Photographs help bring back memories across these oceans, to bridge that divide—a diminishing iceberg, a towering mountain, the babbling of a brook. But photos don't only look backwards. They look forward, too.
Singaporeans are a generous people, donating to crowdfunding campaigns that help to pay for expensive, life-saving treatments for young children. But what about adults with rare diseases? How can the public and healthcare system better cater to their right to life?
The experience of harm in the school environment can have devastating and long-lasting effects on a young person. How can we nurture safer spaces for them to truly be heard?
As Jom’s POFMA journey draws to an end, we analyse our alleged falsehoods, and the potentially harmful effects of POFMA on journalism here.
From her debut in Singapore’s indie and electronic scenes to her feature in the National Day Parade song “The Road Ahead”, Linying has distinguished herself with her ethereal vocals, musical versatility, and profound lyricism.