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GE2025 and the Politics of “Losing an Office Holder”: A Voter’s Dilemma or a False Binary?

As the rhetoric intensifies in the lead-up to Singapore’s General Election 2025 (GE2025), a now-familiar message is once again resurfacing: if voters choose the opposition, they may lose a government minister — and with that, Singapore’s future could be at stake. The ruling People’s Action Party (PAP) has long relied on the strength and track…

1 May 2025 3 mins read

Tudung Policy Change: Without Ground Pressure and Alternative Voices, Would Progress in Singapore Have Come?

In 2021, Singapore marked a significant milestone: Muslim nurses and public healthcare workers were finally allowed to wear the tudung (headscarf) as part of their uniform. The decision, announced by former Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong at the National Day Rally, was celebrated as a sign of Singapore’s evolving multiracial society. Yet, behind the congratulatory…

28 Apr 2025 3 mins read

From Walkover to Walk Forward: How Workers’ Party Can Turn Crisis into Opportunity

The Workers’ Party’s decision not to contest the newly formed Marine Parade–Braddell Heights GRC in Singapore’s 2025 General Election has sparked widespread discussion among political observers and residents alike. For an opposition party that had garnered over 42% of votes in the area during previous contests, the walkover victory handed to the People’s Action Party…

25 Apr 2025 5 mins read

Young, Vocal, and Ready to Vote: The Political Pulse of Singapore’s Youth

As Singapore approaches its next general election on 3 May 2025, a significant demographic shift is becoming increasingly evident. The number of citizens aged 21 to 29 and 30 to 39 on the Register of Electors has been steadily rising over the past three elections. In 2020 alone, there were over 429,000 citizens aged 21…

22 Apr 2025 3 mins read

Banning Pickleball in HDB Estates: Legal Authority and Policy Implications

Once a relatively unknown pastime, pickleball has gained significant traction in Singapore in recent years. The sport, played with hard paddles and a hollow, perforated plastic ball, now boasts 30 to 40 active groups and an estimated 1,500–2,000 regular players islandwide. Its appeal spans ages from seniors seeking low-impact exercise to youths drawn by its…

19 Apr 2025 18 mins read

Will the Lion City Roar for Change?

Around the world, long-ruling parties have been falling after decades in power. Voters rattled by economic woes and political fatigue are toppling incumbents in even the most established democracies. In Britain, the Conservative Party’s 14-year reign ended in a landslide to Labour in 2024. In the United States, the ruling incumbent party has lost the…

16 Apr 2025 11 mins read

Opinion | The Risk of Sameness: Why Diverse Voices Matter in Singapore’s Politics

As Singapore gears up for GE2025, a familiar pattern emerges once more: senior civil servants and high-ranking military officers resigning ahead of likely political runs, often under the People’s Action Party (PAP) banner. It’s a well-worn path — and a testament to the effectiveness and professionalism of Singapore’s public service. Yet, as society becomes more…

7 Apr 2025 4 mins read

Game On: How Character-Based Learning is Transforming Singapore Classrooms

Learning has come a long way from textbooks and chalkboards. Today, classrooms are becoming more interactive, engaging, and even playful—thanks to the power of gamification. One of the latest and most exciting developments in this space is Kahoot!’s partnership with Sanrio, bringing Hello Kitty and her friends into the world of educational games. Announced on…

27 Feb 2025 4 mins read

Reunion, first purpose-built social space for seniors in a local museum opens

Dysphagia-friendly food, tunes from the 60s, and an immersive display room where you can furnish the interior of a kampong house. These were just some of the elements of Reunion, the first purpose-built dedicated social space for seniors in a local museum. Created by the National Museum of Singapore, Reunion was designed to champion museums…

21 Apr 2023 2 mins read

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GE2025 and the Politics of “Losing an Office Holder”: A Voter’s Dilemma or a False Binary?

Tudung Policy Change: Without Ground Pressure and Alternative Voices, Would Progress in Singapore Have Come?

From Walkover to Walk Forward: How Workers’ Party Can Turn Crisis into Opportunity

Young, Vocal, and Ready to Vote: The Political Pulse of Singapore’s Youth

Banning Pickleball in HDB Estates: Legal Authority and Policy Implications

Will the Lion City Roar for Change?

Opinion | The Risk of Sameness: Why Diverse Voices Matter in Singapore’s Politics

Game On: How Character-Based Learning is Transforming Singapore Classrooms

Reunion, first purpose-built social space for seniors in a local museum opens

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