Author: Siti Zulaikha

Ran out of Netflix shows to binge-watch? Fret no further as the Pangdemonium team has a special production in store for you. They’ve been hard at work trying to come up with ways to engage with fans amid the circuit breaker and have figured out the perfect approach. This COVID-19 season, they’re gifting audiences with the special opportunity to catch the recording of their 2016 play FALLING. The beautiful story was written by Deanna Jent based on her experience as a loving mother to a boy with severe autism and examines the meaning of unconditional love. During its initial release,…

COVID-19 has put Singapore in a position she’s never been before. Uncertainty is at an all-time high, and the economy struck a new low. But it is in these times that we must continue to embrace and show love for one another regardless of our identities. This is why we decided to shine some light on these Singaporean companies that are not only diverse and inclusive but have each contributed to easing the lives of Singaporeans throughout this troubling period. Their contributions come in unique ways, but they all work towards ensuring that life goes on with minimised complications for…

Though we’re all staying home during the circuit breaker, it doesn’t mean that we can’t cop sleek new shoes to style for when life goes back to normal. Cruise the streets on your skateboard when the airs clear of the virus with Vans X Hockey stylish Authentic High Pro’s Inspired by Andrew Allen. Andrew Allen is anything but typical. Back when skateboarders could flood the streets, he made his career stand out by subverting the norms. The all-new Authentic High’s emerge as a Vans Pro LTD for the first time in this collection. The sleek design was unearthed from the…

It’s been 13 days into the circuit breaker. I’m on the edge of insanity anticipating my brother’s next move in his scheme of endless annoyance that seems to be directed at me. At this point, I’ll do all the groceries or run a marathon just to get out of the house and I’m sure many of you share the same sentiments. If you’re like me, and slowly losing your mind from spending way too much time with your family, now’s the perfect time to just take a step back and watch these family-based shows to remind you that they’re not…

Home-Based Learning(HBL) is often seen as a simple alternative for schools in many homes during COVID-19. But what we fail to realise is that HBL is a privilege that many are denied of. This is why Engineering Good has started the #ComputersAgainstCovid campaign to assist the thousands of households with students that can’t afford laptops. #ComputersAgainstCovid collects old but usable laptops for refurbishment and gives them to underprivileged children who need them for Home-Based Learning. After collection, they’ll put together or fix these old laptops and distribute it among the families who require the assistance. Even if you don’t have…

All it took was one night and a strong heart that beats for the lives of thousands of others for Sudesna Roy Chowdhury to make a big difference in these uncertain times. With cases of COVID-19 rapidly increasing in the migrant worker sector, the young lady was distraught as she didn’t want any patient care to be compromised as a result of communication error. In light of the rising cases in dormitories, the NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine graduate was volunteering as a Bengali interpreter to assist medical professionals in treating, offering medication, and providing assistance to Bangladeshi…

In Thailand, news broke that the novel coronavirus transmitted from a dead body to a medical examiner. The case is the first of it’s kind to exist and came as a shock to many. It also piqued concerns over how the bodies of individuals who pass away from the virus are handled. Upon conducting research, I found information on how COVID-19 deaths in Singapore are managed. Following the careful nature of our country, it made perfect sense that there were several strict guidelines put into place. This means that everything from the people behind the cremation, the process of burial,…

The Singaporean scene’s pretty solemn with COVID-19 taking the nation by storm. But let’s not let it get to us completely and continue to embrace the cuter things in life. With that said, UNIQLO is revealing an adorable Hello Kitty T-Market UT Collection, coming to the online stores on 17 April 2020. The collaboration is between Yuni Yoshida, a well-known art director from Japan, and SANRIO, the brand behind your favourite loveable characters. It features all-new expressions of Hello Kitty and her friends by exploring eye-catching visuals that challenge stereotypes. Their designs show these adorable characters like never before, allowing…

“I wanna be the very best, like no one ever waaaaas. To catch them is my real test, to train them is my cause.” Is this tune familiar to you? Because I couldn’t help but intensely sing-along just as I was typing it. Now, with Razer’s Pikachu Wireless Earbuds, you can associate all your songs with Pokémon rather than just its iconic theme song. Though it’s no Master Ball, Razer’s special edition headphones are gloriously designed to mimic the Poké Ball—helping you live out your Ash Ketchum dreams. This is no amateur AirPod case, this is the real deal. These…

It’s been six days since the beginning of the circuit breaker. Aside from working from home, I’ve spent hours on end on Houseparty playing Quick Draw! and mindless trivia with my friends. As fun as it is, playing the same thing over and over again gets pretty boring—regardless of how entertaining the company is. So why not take a fun spin on things and revisit good-ole boardgames in this digitalized age. Tabletopia is a platform that gives you access to over 800 games for you to play alone, or with friends. It has everything from classics such as Mahjong and…

Though COVID-19 has put the world on pause, life goes on and mothers continue to give birth. With coronavirus patients unknowingly roaming the streets and flocking hospitals daily, newborns catching the coronavirus is a growing concern. But it is precisely this worry that has led to the implementation of baby masks that aren’t just protective but oh-so-adorable. The plastic face shields that make our little friends look like tiny soldiers ready to fight the world were designed to protect them from contamination by preventing droplets with the virus from reaching their faces. This is because experts believe children are more…

At this point, you’ve heard all sorts of things about the novel coronavirus. From the way it spreads to how long it takes to realise you have it, there are masses of information you’ve discovered to keep yourself wary. But have you ever wondered how it sounds? In an attempt to understand this new pathogen better, musician and engineer Markus Buehler and his colleagues at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have assigned each protein and structural form a musical equivalent. https://soundcloud.com/user-275864738/viral-counterpoint-of-the-coronavirus-spike-protein-2019-ncov As tragic as the virus may be, the music associated with it is eerily soothing. The volume, duration and…

As much as COVID-19 brought out the best in people, it’s unfortunately done the opposite too. In this coronavirus climate, the current situation of dormitory workers in Singapore has become a hot topic. With a recent spike in cases linked to dorms, a lot of light’s come to shine on the drastic situations present in the living conditions of the migrant workers here. This resulted in controversy arising with regards to what’s being done to ensure their safety and welfare. If you’ve been living under a rock, here’s some context on what all the fuss is about. Horrifying Homes of…

Missing your friends while staying home? No worries, these 5 apps let you relive human interaction with your loved ones over video chat and fun games. They offer you a unique experience of hanging out and just chilling while enjoying each others company without having to physically be present around one another. Let’s technological advancements and keep in touch in whatever way we can so we don’t lose our minds in this Circuit Breaker season. 1. Houseparty You’ve probably heard of this app that met a resurgence in popularity after people were advised to stay at home. Houseparty is a…

Stricter measures have been put into place, and Singapore has seen a massive spike in infections with confirmed cases reaching a record high of 142 on 8th April 2020. Yet, somehow, there are still people who don’t see the degree of seriousness in this matter. On the 3rd of April 2020, PM Lee addressed the nation with the implementation of a new set of measures described as a ‘Circuit Breaker’ to curb the spread of the virus. What’s appalling is the amass of ignorant individuals who seem to detest this heavily. They question why the government must take away their…