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At the height of the global COVID-19 pandemic, when wide-scale measures such as social distancing, lockdowns, and home quarantine orders were implemented, migrant workers (MW) were seemingly sidelined, with many lacking access to the robust national healthcare system or medical assistance. The arrival of the second wave of COVID-19 transmissions in 2020 cast a spotlight …
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As Singapore celebrates its 60th year of independence, the SG60 theme, ‘Building Our Singapore Together’, serves as a reminder to reflect on Singapore’s rich and multifaceted history. Much of the country’s early history is understood through traditional sources such as the official East India Company records, but exploring alternative narratives is essential to uncover the …
Knowing Singapore: The Evolution of Published Information in Europe, c.1500–1819 Read More »
As a meritocratic nation, Singapore normalises quality education as an enabler for a competent workforce and social mobility. While many middle to upper-class parents can comfortably support and uplift their children’s academic journeys, questions arise about whether children from low-income families may lack hope in academic achievement due to limited access to resources such as …
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) adheres to the ASEAN Way, a policy of mutual non-interference and consensus decision-making among its 10 member states. Despite their declarations of unity and unanimity, this consensus-driven approach often poses coordination challenges, particularly in managing their multifaceted relationship with the People’s Republic of China (PRC). This is further …
Herding Cats: Coordination Challenges in ASEAN’s Approach to China Read More »
In the midst of Singapore’s burgeoning middle to upper-class demographic, it is crucial not to overlook the challenges faced by young adults from the working class as societal norms and parenting ideals evolve. In ‘Growing up poor(ly): intergenerational class-based parenting logic in Singapore’ (Journal of Family Studies, 2023), Associate Professor Irene Ng (NUS Social Work), …
Growing up poor(ly): intergenerational class-based parenting logic in Singapore Read More »
Depression is one of the most common mental health challenges affecting young people, with symptoms often emerging and intensifying during the critical transition from adolescence into young adulthood. Among these symptoms, anhedonia, the reduced ability to feel pleasure or interest in activities, has gained attention as a particularly serious and understudied issue. Anhedonia not only …
Predicting anhedonia using naturalistic and lab-based measures of reward Read More »
Since the 1980s, Singapore has harnessed digitalisation efforts through a series of master plans, envisioning technology as both a tool for social control and an economic booster. The state’s investment in and renewal of infocommunication infrastructures have laid the foundation for new media art practices emerging on the internet. In ‘Excavating Amnesia: A Media Archaeology …
Excavating Amnesia: A Media Archaeology of Early Internet Art from Singapore Read More »
As the inaugural NUS Commencement season approaches, graduates are ushered into the working world, marking the end of their formal education and the beginning of an adulthood defined by professional employment. Many Singaporean youths, eager to savour the last bit of carefree freedom afforded by their youth, may choose to embark on grad (graduation) trips …
‘If not now, then never’: Conceptualising the grad trip Read More »
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has long been a quiet but enduring presence in Singapore, as seen in the unassuming clinics tucked into the corners of bustling neighbourhoods, or in the familiar glass jars of herbs at void deck shops passed down through generations. Amidst this everyday presence, where does TCM stand within Singapore’s modern healthcare …