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Against the backdrop of Malaysia’s state elections, the controversy sparked by British band The 1975’s lead singer Matty Healy’s on-stage antics at Malaysia’s Good Vibes Festival has unveiled a multitude of perspectives and implications that extend beyond the realm of music. In her commentary published in Channel NewsAsia (August 2023), Dr Serina Abdul Rahman (NUS […]
On August 15, 2022, six law graduates found cheating in the 2020 Bar Examinations withdrew their applications to be called to the Singapore bar. This incident highlights the importance of creating and maintaining a culture of integrity in university and beyond. In ‘Integrity in and Beyond Contemporary Higher Education: What Does it Mean to University […]
Sengkang General Hospital opened to the public on 18 August, 2018. Besides offering general hospital services, Sengkang General Hospital also provides community-based care in conjunction with community partners, as part of Singapore’s master plan to provide quality and accessible healthcare to all Singaporeans. As we emerge from the Covid-19 pandemic, there has been renewed discussion […]
The Civic District of Singapore stands as a captivating tapestry woven with historical threads, architectural marvels, and cultural significance. In this BERITAMediacorp documentary on Singapore’s Civic District, broadcast on 2nd August 2023, Dr Imran Tajudeen (NUS Malay Studies) and archaeologist Professor John Miksic (NUS Southeast Asian Studies), along with the owners of businesses and relatives […]
The National Theatre was opened on 8 August 1963 to commemorate postcolonial Singapore’s self-governance. As the venue for the opening ceremony of the first Southeast Asia Cultural Festival which starred artists from 11 Asian countries, the National Theatre was known for the multicultural and invariably multilingual performances staged there. Even after its demolition from June […]
Every year on the Sunday after National Day celebrations, the Prime Minister gives a National Day Rally speech to set out the challenges and directions for Singapore for that year, uniting the nation towards a common identity and direction. Singapore is often characterised as a communal state where policies are undertaken for the common good. […]
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On 1 August 1958, Singapore’s independence began to take shape as the State of Singapore Act was passed upon receiving the royal assent. During the subsequent decolonisation process, the British continued to promote multiracial citizenship in Singapore and its neighbour Malaysia, in response to the tumultuous post-World-War-II times of class struggles and ethnic conflicts. Today, […]
As Singapore’s population continues to age at a rapid pace, senior loneliness has become increasingly prevalent as a public health concern. Associate Professor Angelique Chan (Centre for Ageing Research & Education and NUS Sociology and Anthropology) and her colleagues, Assistant Professor Rahul Malhotra (Centre for Ageing Research & Education) and Dr Ad Maulod (Centre for […]
Emeritus Professor S. Vasoo (NUS Social Work) examines the pertinent issues regarding ageing in Singapore in the introduction of the book, Singapore Ageing: Issues and Challenges Ahead (World Scientific, 2023), which he co-edited alongside Associate Professor Srinivasan Chokkanathan (NUS Social Work) and Associate Professor Bilveer Singh (NUS Political Science). Drawing on contributions from social service […]