As we deal with our post-GE hangover and soothe ourselves with funny politician Telegram stickers, lest we forget, the work after our political awakening has only just begun. There is still one nagging issue that has resurfaced during this General Election. The matter in question is how Singaporeans are still not ready for a minority Prime Minister (PM). I have to say that in 2020, it befuddles me that this is still a point of contention in our society. After all, this is not the first time the case of having a minority as PM has been brought up. This…
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According to the data by the United Nations, ever since the outbreak of COVID-19, the cases of domestic violence have skyrocketed. The cases have particularly intensified for women, children, and LGBTQ+ individuals and will likely increase as the months roll on. As we wrestle with a global pandemic, it is important to note that domestic violence is also a global pandemic but a largely invisible one. Singapore, for one, has seen an increase in domestic violence cases since the opening of Phase 2. We can’t let this shadow pandemic go on any longer. We need to learn how to make…
Netflix has quickly become an essential part of our lives, and if there is anything to enhance my watching experience—I’m there. Truthfully, not everything is great on Netflix, and sometimes you just don’t want to be reminded that you went down a The Real Housewives rabbit hole. Now, you can remove these shows from your ‘Continue Watching’ list and never be reminded of your shame ever again. This function is currently only available on mobile devices, but they will sync up across devices. Here’s how you remove shows from your ‘Continue Watching’ list: 1. Open your Netflix app on your…
If you know me, then Starbucks is the way to my heart. Every Starbucks drop is just another excuse to add to my ever-growing tumbler collection. For their latest drop, Starbucks celebrates the human spirit with the Starbucks X Undefeated collection, and the adorable Singapore themed Been There Series for the patriotic in you! Nothing says hypebeast more than the Starbucks X Undefeated collection. This edgy collection draws inspiration from the street style and sneaker culture. Your morning cold brew never looked better in the classic 12oz (~355ml) Mug (S$44.90) or if you have the ever-dependable 20oz (~591ml) Stainless Steel Water Bottle…
The wait is finally over. After three months, movie theatres are finally reopening their doors and we can finally savour the joys of widescreen and surround sound. As we embrace this new normal, I’m sure you are wondering what’s changed in our beloved cinemas. We paid a visit to Golden Village Cinemas (Suntec) to see what measures are put in place. Do I have to use SafeEntry when I enter the cinema? Yes, you have to check-in using the SafeEntry. Do I have to take my temperature before I enter the cinema hall? If the cinema is located in a…
It’s been quite the weekend, to say the least. Some of us casted our vote for the first time and exercised our democratic right. I can’t be the only one on the edge of my seat, early Saturday morning, watching as the nation and its citizens cheered and vowed to do more in the next 4 to 5 years. You have to agree this election was momentous and will go down in history as one where we see real change happening. Riding on that historic wave, here are six Netflix shows that are, like our recent Elections, groundbreaking in their…
For those who have been following the General Election 2020 closely, you’ll know about the 10 Million population debacle that was a point of contention between Dr Chee Soon Juan and Dr Vivan Balakrishan during our first-ever televised political debate. Shots were fired and internet memes were born, but that’s not the end of the story yet. On 3 July 2020, PAP decided to issue a press statement regarding the ‘10 million population falsehood’ allegedly perpetuated by SDP. In its statement, PAP reiterates that Dr Chee Soon Juan has ‘no integrity’ and that SDP had ‘dug their heels in, repeated…