Author: Siti Zulaikha

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Bummed out that you missed Kumar’s previous shows? Boy do I have good news you, Kumar’s back, and he’s back for a whole month in March 2020. Canvas Club Singapore is putting up another comedic edition of The Kumar Show. With negativity spreading around like the coronavirus, it would be great to spread around some laughs by immersing yourself in some controversial comedy. Admired for his intrepidity, Kumar spares no refrain in speaking up for queer issues and those pertaining to contentious local politics. If you’ve seen his previous acts, you’ll know that he’s no stranger to poking fun at…

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Pomelo, Asia’s leading omnichannel fashion brand marks a new decade of innovation by debuting its in-app livestream tech.  They have deliberately coincided this with the launch of their Spring Summer 2020 Collection which features a wide assortment of refined styles and designs. Staying ahead of all the other Southeast Asian brands, Pomelo has decided to take the first step into technological innovation by being the first of its kind to unveil such an immersive in-app capability.  This engaging online experience brings fans closer to the heart of their fashion, experiencing new designs first hand through the comfort of their phones.…

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If you didn’t already know, HOOQ is a Singapore video-on-demand streaming service. It is also the first of its kind in Asia to launch across Southeast Asia and India. A month ago the first-ever Singaporean original seriesーShe’s A Terrorist and I Love Her premiered and left fans yearning for more. They’ve gone even further to win Best Original Programme By A Streamer/OTT at the Regional Asian Academy Creative Awards 2019 and is now the most viewed series on HOOQ Singapore since its launch. At the company’s annual HOOQ Filmmakers Guild, which is currently in its third season, six new pilots from…

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UNIQLO has long been adored for its simplicity and style. We love the brand, but we love them even more for sticking to the values they stand by. Starting 2 March 2020, UNIQLO Singapore is going eco-friendly and replacing all plastic bags with recycled paper. This has been done in conjunction with the sustainability announcement they made back in July 2019. Then, the fast-fashion giant pledged to eliminate the use of unnecessary plastic throughout its supply chain and to reduce the amount of single-use plastic handed to customers. This change aims to tackle the environmental issues revolving around the fashion world, with…

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Be prepared to rediscover photography in a way you never imagined. Fujifilm is at it again bringing you the fifth release of their X100 line, the Fujifilm X100-V. This all-new camera boasts revamped features such as a 26.1-megapixel X-Trans IV CMOS APS-C sensor and X-Processor 4 image-processing engine topped with a beautifully reconfigured lens. However, the fun doesn’t end there. The X100-V shows off an elegant design with a classic camera body and clean, attractive edges. Finished with a beautiful satin coating, it is an excellent blend of art and engineering giving you the perfect street photography experience. If you’re afraid to…

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Get ready, because Singapore’s ultimate unwind festival is coming to an island near you. Brought to you by Exceed Sports and Entertainment and AIA, this year’s AIA Glow Festival event will be held on both the 30th and 31st of May 2020. Get ready to let loose and unwind as you’re about to have a blast of a weekend. Held at Sentosa, the highly anticipated Glow festival aims to make Glowgetters happier and healthier than when they first arrived. With specially curated and illuminating experiences like holistic wellness activities, global yoga sensations and the hippest eatery feasts, you’re in for…

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I’m obsessed with Pandora. I always have been, and I always will be. Even if you’re not a seasoned fan, this new collection hits close to home as it seeks to celebrate all the simple pleasures of life. The charms allow everyone the opportunity to express who they are and wear their hearts on their wrists. With their wide range of designs, the simple joys of life are embraced─from the warmth of a hug to the ecstasy you feel from trying on a new pair of shoes. The collection features an array of themes such as Furry Friends, Music, Spiritualism, and Life’s…

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Parasite has taken the world by storm by being the first non-English suspense thriller to win Best Picture at the Oscars. If you’ve seen the film, you’ve probably had your fair share of opinions on it. But what may have slipped your mind is that your overwhelming sentiments towards the film may be due to how close to home it hits. Bong Joon-Ho, the director of this 21st Century masterpiece, had initially intended for the film to be an analysis of capitalism in South Korea. However, after extended deliberation, he came to realise that the issue of capitalism doesn’t centre…

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Heckin’ Unicorn is an extraordinarily adorable homegrown brand, made by queer people, for queer people. They take professing your identity to a whole new level with their immaculately designed product line that drifts away from your typical rainbows and flags, synonymous with the LGBTQIA+ Empowerment. The collection features a range of merchandise such as enamel pins, tote bags, stickers, and notebooks. This Singaporean company envisions to contest against the heteronormative narrative that is omnipresent in our lives. They intend to proliferate the beautiful message of spreading love without boundaries—since there is so much of it to be spread around. An…

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In light of the rising number of local COVID-19 cases with no existing links to previous cases nor travel history to China, the Ministry of Health(MOH) has advised event organisers to cancel or defer non-essential large scale events. For your reference, here are ten events that have been cancelled or postponed as a result of heightened concerns. 1. ILight (CANCELLED) ILight started in 2010 and has occurred annually since 2016─raking in millions of visitors every year. The eighth edition of the sustainable light art festival held in Marina Bay was scheduled to occur from 6 to 29 March 2020. Following…

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With all the insanity going around this coronavirus season, you probably want to stay indoors─safe, sound, and sanitized. Amidst the calamity, why not treat yourself to some pandemic-esque shows to immerse yourself in the situation─without catching an infection. 1. Pandemic: How to Prevent an Outbreak What’s been jested as the greatest publicity stunt ever is the release of Pandemic: How to Prevent an Outbreak, a pandemic-averting docuseries that eerily coincided with the accelerated uprising of nCov. It starts in New York where Dr Syra Madad prepares the hospital system for a deadly pandemic despite budget limitations. The story then unfolds…

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Going out on dates in Singapore can already be such a chore. Now, with the mass hysteria arising due to fears of catching the coronavirus, dating is not going to be made any easier especially if your significant other is a huge germaphobe. Though the situation is serious, there’s a massive misunderstanding with regards to its severity and whether there is an actual necessity to resort to certain extreme measures. Just to clarify, the status of the virus on the Disease Outbreak Response System Condition(DORSCON) scale is currently at orange, meaning that despite being severe and contagious─it is still being…

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