Author: Olivia Ong

Being Singaporean, I’m proud of how far our little red dot has come since its independence in 1965, blossoming into a modern country that is known around the world for its religious and racially harmonious society. Many Singaporeans may not know this, but the Jewish community in Singapore has long had its roots here, dating back to the late 18th and early 19th century. Quite a number of roads in Singapore, such as Meyer Road and the Frankel Estate, are named after notable Jews who stamped their legacies in Singapore. I got invited to spend an evening with an interracial…

Jermain Eu is not your average poly student – he’s also a barber apprentice. Juggling schoolwork, a social life and an apprenticeship can be tough for the average Joe, but it’s all in a day’s work for this busy guy. So I paid him a visit, with my colleague in tow for a haircut at Mister Moustache Barber Shop where Jermain currently takes his clients, at the shop run by his mentor of one and a half years. Hey Jermain, can you tell us more about yourself? My name is Jermain and I’m 18 years old. I’m a barber apprentice, and…