Author: Leo Goh

Pilot pens bring me back to the good old days of the bookshop stand located in my primary school canteen. Young and wide-eyed, I would wonder which stationery I should get my hands on each day. Fast forward to today, Pilot Pen Singapore—in efforts to give back to the environment—has collaborated with LOOMS, a locally based venture that makes sustainable products to bring you Pilot BeGreen x LOOMS Stationery Kit. This kit will feature a range of eco-friendly Pilot BeGreen writing instruments, along with an upcycled, post-consumer treated bubblewrap pouch. Pilot has been producing eco-friendly stationery for a while now.…

“For our East Coast residents, the- we also have a plan for the East Coast. We have a East Coast, Singapore, we have a together, an East Coast plan.” As someone who kept up with most of the Nomination Day speeches, I must say, our candidates must do better. I genuinely thought to myself ‘why did these candidates not make speech preparations or have a speechwriter write their speeches for them?’ I find the lack of coherency from most candidates quite shameful—if Ng Eng Hen from PAP and Michelle Lee from Red Dot United could be organised enough to read…

It seems that Singaporeans have been battling the Aedes mosquito for what seems like forever. If you’re unaware, the Aedes mosquito spreads Dengue fever and is caused by one of the four dengue viruses that it carries. If you’ve been bitten by one of the four viruses before, you will develop natural immunity against one but not against the other three. It is also possible to be infected by all four viruses in a lifetime. Dengue fever is prevalent in Singapore as our climate provides the perfect breeding ground for the Aedes mosquito. Currently, there is no cure or specific…

So much has happened since 23 June when President Halimah dissolved the government and issued the Writ of Election. In just a short one week, we’ve witnessed the different political parties announce their prospective candidates, Lee Hsien Yang joined PSP and most notably, watched the whole Ivan Lim kerfuffle unfold and dramatically wither away. What a week it has been. Today is 30 June 2020, Nomination Day, a day when prospective candidates submit their nomination papers, election deposits, and other relevant documents, all in a bid to uphold tenets of democracy. In light of Nomination Day, here’s an exhaustive alternative…

As a first time voter, other than paying attention to the parties who intend to contest in my constituency, I’ve always been curious about the physical act of voting. Of course, with COVID-19 the act of physically heading to a voting booth and casting my vote will be starkly different compared to prior General Elections. While I’ve never doubted the electoral process, this train of thought has led me to also wonder if our vote is truly a secret. I’m sure this thought has crossed many minds, and I’m here to assure you that our vote truly is a secret. Before…

With GE2020 on everyone’s mind, it is key to remember that COVID-19 is still exists in Singapore and we should stay safe and socially responsible in order to effectively combat this novel coronavirus. With that being said, its time folks, we’re getting masks from the government again. From 29 June onwards, every Singaporean resident can receive a pair of antimicrobial reusable masks. We would be able to collect these masks—from community clubs, community centres, bus interchanges—at any of the 1,200 vending machines island-wide. These masks are part of the StayMasked initiative by the philanthropic arm of state investor Temasek Holdings.…

It looks like times are changing. If you’re unaware, political parties participating in this year’s General Election have announced new candidates and party members. From Lee Hsien Yang joining Progress Singapore Party to PAP announcing their third line-up of potential candidates, political news seems to be getting more interesting by the day. On 24 June, PAP unveiled their first eight potential candidates, most of which who did not follow the ‘conventional’ education path as other existing PAP members which we’re familiar with. If you’re unaware what ‘conventional’ means, it typically represents one who has gone to Junior College followed by some…

If you love food and Netflix, I’ve got good news for you! In this week’s Netflix recommendations, I bring six Netflix shows that will leave you salivating for more. From fictional shows on a Chef’s love and journey with food to home-bakers and their earnest attempts to recreate visual masterpieces, sit back and laugh till your heart’s content with this list of food-themed shows! Salt Fat Acid Heat Salt Fat Acid Heat follows chef and food writer Samin Nosrat as she travels around the world to explore the four different primary keys to cooking. On top of feasts and tips,…

It’s happening!! General Election 2020 is finally happening my friends, President Halimah has dissolved Parliament and we’re set to poll on 10 July 2020. If you’re a first-time voter or just generally politically unaware and unsure what happens now, here’s a digestible timeline of what’s going to happen from now, till the day you have to cast your vote. 23 June: Parliament Dissolves PM Lee announces his intention for GE2020 to happen. President Halimah dissolves parliament and issues the Writ Of Election. 30 June: Nomination Day This is a day where prospective candidates submit their nomination papers, election deposits and…

As someone who suffered the brunt of cabin fever, writing about store reopenings make me really happy to know that we can go out and do things in public again (in a socially responsible way of course). Our favourite Japanese clothing retailer, UNIQLO is opening most of its doors on 24 June 2020 and will progressively reopen its other stores as the time comes. Here’s a list of stores that is reopening on 24 June 2020, Wednesday: ION Tampines 1 Parkway Parade Plaza Singapura City Square Mall Bedok Mall Changi Airport T1 Kallang Wave Mall NEX The Seletar Mall Waterway Point Tiong Bahru Plaza…

What better way to celebrate Phase 2 than with new pairs of shoes! Yes, you read the title right, selected footwear at SKECHERS Singapore are going for a mere S$1 when you purchase a 2nd pair of shoes. Do note that this promotion is only available in physical stores. This means that you’ll be paying full price for your first pair and if your second pair of footwear is eligible for the promotion, you’ll only have to pay S$1! It’s akin to buying two pairs of shoes for the price of one. Do note that not all SKECHERS shoes are…

I am a firm believer that one of the very core reasons why Singaporeans seem to perpetually be in a sour mood is because we’re constantly in heat. As someone who’s averse to our hot and humid weather, I cannot explain the number of times I’ve been in a bad mood or been absolutely physically drained just by walking outside. I am not exaggerating, this is a very real problem. ‘Like that how to live in Singapore?’  You may wonder, the simple answer is to perpetually stay indoors or in an air-conditioned environment, but that is clearly not a feasible…

There is absolutely no doubt that wearing some type of personal protective equipment in public will be our reality until we find a vaccine for COVID-19, or at least until it is deemed safe to not do so. There are many different types of face masks available for retail now, but we do not come across face shields as often as they’re more commonly associated with medical use. However, a Thai entrepreneur, Maysa Talerd, decided to spice up clear face shields by designing her own rendition of fictional characters—such as the Stormtrooper, Darth Vader, and countless other superheroes and supervillains—into…

Happy first day of Phase 2 everyone! It seems like Singaporeans are actually exercising some control and are not just frivolously going out just because they can. Remember when some collectively thought stocking up from IKEA was a good idea right before we went into CB? Seems like Ikea has learned from that incident and had prepared for the worst for the first day of Phase 2. Surprisingly, IKEA has over-prepared to cater for a massive queue that does not exist. Guess we don’t miss our meatballs as much as I thought we would. Also, a commonly asked question that…

In the name of sustainability, Fossil recently released its limited edition Solar watch. Made in collaboration with EcoMatcher, Fossil intends to commit to a more sustainable business model by creating more eco-friendly packaging and products. Only 20 Solar watches is made available in Singapore, making this a collector’s item. What’s great is that with each purchase, a tree will be planted and you’ll be able to name your tree and track its CO2 performance. This is quite interesting, how many of us can say that we not only bought an eco-friendly watch but also contributed back to Mother Earth in…