Nomination Day has ended many speculations and casts fluid facts into stones. Though it’s a nationwide election, for once, all eyes are glued on the outcome of one constituency—the East Coast GRC. Of course, we cannot wait to see the grand East Coast plans emphasised at lengths by DPM Heng Swee Keat during his nomination day blunder. Never undermine the amount of theatrical effect a somber issue like politics can bring. As the fate of our potential succeeding 4G leader unfolds next week, let’s recall a remark made by our late MM Lee Kuan Yew on DPM Heng: “Heng Swee…
Author: Nicole Han
2020 is bad, we know—there’s COVID-19, racial discrimination, economic downturn, and country borders that seem to be perpetually on lock down. They say if life gives you lemons, make lemonade. So, while you sip on this refreshingly sour beverage, perhaps you may want to indulge in these six shows that portray positive demonstrations of human willpower and sheer perseverance while finding lost hope amid this stormy season. 1. 17 again When a mistake in your teen years brings consequential effects in your life, it is no wonder why one can be filled with immense remorse. Everything seems to fall apart…
Despite the absence of physical rallies, GE has never been this exciting. In this age of “internet elections”, the voting vibes have ironically been brought to our doorstep. On 30 June 2020, we saw our party nominees taking centre stage in the spotlight and caught their one-minute of fame in their brief “thank you” speeches. An impertinent but apparent observation is the strong party allegiance from the symbolic colours of their attire. Likewise, as compatriots, we can bring the election party up a notch by professing our faith to the party we love without conforming to their uniform fashion sense—predictable…
If you haven’t heard the next trending influencer in the political realm, this person needs no further introduction—Dr. Tan Cheng Bock. He might be 80-year “young” but don’t be fooled by the arithmetic. He navigates through social media seamlessly and connects most sincerely. Watch one video and I assure you, you will watch the rest. He is THE HypeBeast Ah Gong of Singapore. 1. He teaches the younger folks what “HypeBeast” is Tables have turned, he teaches a younger party comrade what the trending slang means in dialect and what is the right way of saying it. This video is…
With so many brick and mortar businesses crumbling under the weight of COVID-19, it is no wonder how businesses have evolved and saught refuge in online platforms. Lo and behold, the Pokémon Store—home to our favourite Japanese Pocket Monsters—can be now found on Shopee. Here are our 6 top picks from their online Shopee store. 1. Life-Sized Soft Stuffed Psyduck (Pre-order) This giant plushie is almost a metre tall (80 cm × 54 cm × 76 cm) and weights heavier than an infant at 6 kg. From now to 5 July 2020, you can preorder them from the Shopee store.…
Switch on your TVs and live streams today (1 July 2020) because two live political debates—English and Mandarin—are going to be aired live on Channel 5 and Channel 8. This comes as a pleasant surprise, especially after this recap of the first and last PAP TV debates. The one-hour debate is titled “Singapore Votes 2020 – The Political Debate” with two segments. In the first segment, the moderator poses questions to the candidates; while the second segment is an exciting and structured cross-questioning amongst candidates. The four parties, with the largest contesting candidates, are invited for this live discussion: People’s…
Amidst the election drama on social media, let’s not forget the solemnity of the General Elections and the ethical imperative our votes carry. Rather than letting the hype and social sentiments on the candidates get the better of us, a more logical option is to have a read on the manifestos proposed by the contesting parties on various issues. Over the last few days, both the Workers’ Party (WP) and People Action Party (PAP) painted a post-COVID Singapore for us through the launch of their manifestos “Make Your Vote Count” and “Our Lives, Our Jobs, Our Future” respectively—each documenting their…
We might be easing out of Circuit Breaker but as urbanites, staying productive at the top of our game is always important. What better way to achieve productivity than with a smart tool like the newest Fitbit Charge 4. Here’s 5 ways how. 1. Power Naps and Sleep Sleep is key to anything and everything—from health and fitness to brain function. It is a time where the housekeeping in our body takes place. However, as occupied citizens, we often need to accomplish an impossibly vast amount of workload in a ridiculously short period; therefore, our sleep usually takes a backseat. With Fitbit…
In the current rat race that is Singapore’s General Elections, Workers’ Party has been keeping their cards close to their chest, strategically playing them as they go. Just yesterday afternoon, they announced their first four candidates on their social media page and website. Here’s everything you need to know about them—some familiar, some new. 1. Seah Xue Ling, Nicole Rebecca Age: 33 Primary education: CHIJ (Katong) Convent Primary, Tanjong Katong Secondary School, and Victoria Junior College University Education: Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours), National University of Singapore University Scholars’ Programme Occupation: Associate Director at a Multinational marketing group Contested in…
We live in the democratic society with a multi-party political system. As election fever is quickly catching on, check out the efforts by these opposition parties to garner support through none other than the sale of fetching merchandise. Workers’ Party (WP) Workers’ Party, one of the most prominent opposition parties in Singapore, is selling their merchandise online now. One of the downside in this year’s general elections is the lack of live campaign and rallies vibes. Still though, you can bring the election atmosphere into your household with these custom merchandise. WP’s GE2020 merchandise consists of the WP flag, foldable…
With Phase 2, five is the new arbitrary number for any group gatherings. Want to hang with your friends? Now you can! With 5 of your buddies, you can start to indulge in these five legally-allowed activities, and start adding colours to your post-Circuit Breaker life. Pop your champagne and raise your glasses because this is a 2020 restart? 1. Leather Making Class Circuit Breaker has unleashed all the closet Gordon Ramsey-s, budding marathoners, and new green fingers amongst us mere folks. Since we have entered Phase 2, why not try a new craft which is otherwise challenging to attempt…
Family feud or political game? Lee Hsien Yang, the youngest son of the late Mr. Lee Kuan Yew and the youngest brother of PM Lee, has joined the Progress Singapore Party (PSP). Clad in a PSP shirt, Mr. Lee Hsien Yang was seen having a breakfast meeting with Dr. Tan Cheng Bock—leader of PSP—at Tiong Bahru Market this morning, 24 June 2020. Based on other media sources, Dr. Tan shared that: “Hsien Yang joined the party some time ago, but things delayed due to COVID-19. You’ll find out when he is ready” However, it is uncertain if he is contesting…
It’s here, General Elections 2020. Following the announcement of parliament dissolution by PM Lee, we have been inundated by news, facts, updates on the upcoming elections. Once again, the map of our tiny island has been divided with the new electoral landscape for GE 2020 consisting of 14 SMCs (Single-member constituencies) and 17 GRCs (Multi-member constituencies). To find out which constituency you belong to, simply key in your postal code here. If you are curious to learn how the ‘cake’ has been cut this time round, these are the five changes about the new electoral boundaries and new constituencies. 1.…
Welcome to Phase 2 out of Circuit Breaker! For all fitness enthusiasts, I know how much you’ve missed the gyms or getting sweaty outside. If you are excited to resume your exercise classes or ramp up the frequency of your outdoor sports, here’s how you can resume with safety in mind. Literally and figuratively, Under Armour (UA) has got us covered with their first-of-its-kind sports mask—the UA Sportsmask. Designed by the UA innovation team, the flexible face mask is reusable and water-resistant, all while keeping sports performance in mind. To enhance athletic performance, the UA sports mask is engineered with…
With the introduction of iOS 14, Apple users can look forward to a lineup of interesting features on their Apple Messages app. According to the tech giant, one of the major updates targets group messaging with new features such as pinning specific texts and better notification options for direct replies. With social distancing measures and greater reliance on virtual communication, it is important not to miss high priority messages. The pinning feature puts important texts at the top of the Messages app and enables the information to be quickly accessible to all participants in the group. With more voices and…