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Recognizing the rise in social discourse over the topic of race in Singapore, The Straits Times 5 December article “Are we ready to talk about race?” outlines some of the major events that have contributed to Singaporeans’ increasing participation in discussions about race. It includes the recommendations of experts, among them Associate Professor Tan Ern …
International Volunteer Day is held each year on the 5th of December in celebration of the efforts of volunteers and organizations, their values, and their work among communities, NGOs, UN agencies, government authorities, and the private sector. Authored by Professor Catherine Tang (formerly from NUS Psychology) and fellow researchers, the article ‘Continued work employment and …
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Associate Professor Bertha Henson (NUS Department of Communications and New Media) outlines her opinions on politics and journalism in Singapore in a 27 November interview with Yahoo News Singapore’s On the Mic podcast. She highlights the key concerns discussed in her new book titled GE2020: Fair or Foul? (Epigram, 2020), hoping that younger politicians …
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The International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women is observed annually on 25 November to raise awareness of the scale and nature of violence against women around the world. In 2020, Singapore took action against such acts by fully repealing marital immunity for rape through the Criminal Law Reform Act. However, there …
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Are Southeast Asian states truly multicultural societies? Not according to Professor Syed Farid Alatas (NUS Sociology and Malay Studies). In ‘Against The Grain: Rejecting Ethnicity’ in The Edge Malaysia, Prof Alatas discusses how Southeast Asia’s colonial past has shaped its ethnic relations. Prof Alatas lays out the arbitrary nature of racial categories, through which colonial …
The International Day for Tolerance is observed every 16th of November to celebrate diversity and reject prejudice against other cultures. In Singapore, the recidivism rate of Malays and Indians is disproportionately high compared to the Chinese majority. In ‘Race, reintegration, and social capital in Singapore’ (International Journal of Comparative and Applied Criminal Justice, 2016), Associate …
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The Straits Times’ “Singapore Shelf” featured Professor Wang Gungwu’s (NUS History) Home is Where We Are (NUS Press, 2020) as the best pick among recently published local books. Each month, “Singapore Shelf” selects its top five picks from “hot-off-the-press home-grown books” to recommend to its readers in genres ranging from fiction to non-fiction and …
Associate Professor Bertha Henson’s (NUS Department of Communications and New Media) new book GE2020: Fair or Foul? (Epigram, 2020) discusses the various factors contributing to the outcome of the 2020 General Elections (GE2020) in Singapore. Formerly a journalist for Singapore Press Holdings, A/P Henson gives a first-hand account of the People’s Action Party’s past challenges and how …
Deepavali is celebrated by Hindus worldwide every year. Taking place on 14 November this year, it is also known as the Festival of Lights, where colourful light displays are set up to symbolise the Hindu concept of light conquering darkness. In ‘’Mixing and Matching’: The Shape of Everyday Hindu Religiosity in Singapore’ (Asian Journal …
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Khoo Seok Wan was born on 10 November 1874. A notable poet and literary figure, Khoo wrote poems which covered personal reflections, politics, and social observations of his immediate surroundings. He was an advocate for Chinese education and culture, and was well-known for donating a generous $3,000 that contributed to the establishment of …