Author: Vera Leng

From a young age, I remember the term “tolerance” popping up in textbooks and classrooms every now and then. It would occasionally rise up to greet us, to remind Singaporeans of the importance of being understanding of all opinions and behaviours—even the ones that they might not personally endorse. On the surface, the idea of tolerance seems almost idyllic. In a multiracial and religious society like Singapore’s, surely the best way to sort out differences is to pretend they’re not there, right? In an opinion piece for The Straits Times, writer Devadas Krishnadasm laments that tolerance alone simply doesn’t cut…

So you’ve seen our Netflix horror round up, what now? I don’t know about you, but for a supernatural junkie like me, the creepiest of horror films tend to be that of Thai, Japanese, or Indonesian decent. There’s simply nothing quite like a good ol’ ghost story set in the eerie, abandoned forests of South East Asia. What more, watch it in a language that you might not even understand for double the confusion, mystery, and scare. Here are 6 Non-English Netflix Horror Films for when you’ve just about burnt through every chapter from the Insidious franchise. 1. The Maid…

In an exclusive partnership with KLOOK, our favourite cinema Golden Village has launched the M Pass National Day Special which allows patrons to enjoy a myriad of movie perks Firstly, M Pass holders can redeem four movie tickets which can be used to enjoy a selection of 20 movie titles such as—John Wick Chapter 3, 21 Bridges, Mile 22, Hobbs and Shaw, Skyscraper, Pitch Perfect 3, Fast & Furious 8, The Mummy, and more. This National Day, we’re giving away 10 sets of the M Pass National Day Special which includes: -1 M Pass (4 movie tickets) -1 GV Notebook…

2020 has brought no shortage of challenges and has changed the way we go about daily life—working from home, co-curricular activities taken online, and exercising over Zoom. How, then, has a pandemic of this scale affected our yearly and iconic National Day Parade? Even as 9 August draws near, many aren’t quite clear on just how we will take a typically 27,000-man affair online. Broadcasts will be live on free-to-air TV channels as well as other internet platforms. Here are 8 things you didn’t know about NDP 2020. 1. It actually starts in the morning At 10.20am, to be exact.…

Putting together a street culture take on the NDP funpack, some truly Singaporean brands, Ox Street, Singaplex, and Sole.Machina have joined forces to bring us the ultimate #SingaporeTogether NDP Flex Pack. If you’ve always wondered what a hypebeast funpack would look like, then you might want to pay close attention. The NDP Flex Pack consists of 3 special uniquely Singaporean cops. “CAMO” Tekong Bear Art Authentic Bearbrick Both old and new camo prints that NSFs now wear and used to wear respectively have been stitched together to signify how the baton of nation-building has been passed along through the generations.…

Often considered a veteran in Singapore’s YouTube scene, Dee Kosh has been giving us quality content for 9 years and counting. From his first ever video back in 2011, it just takes a little scrolling and stalking to witness Dee Kosh’s glow up to the personality we know and love today. Dee has never shied away from the scathing hot (and sometimes unpopular) takes, even starting a wholea** podcast—The Tea with Dee—just to keep listeners up to date with the latest goss. In between his hilarious YouTube videos, and his yearly Top 10 Idiots of Singapore countdown that we so…

Being in lockdown and quarantine for the past few months has given content creators plenty of time to design and curate pandemic-related merchandise. From mask tote bags to Gundam-inspired face masks, the myriad of creative accessories just keeps coming—and they do not disappoint. Enter Melbourne-based jewellery brand, FunkyFunYou, where fun and adorable accessories are birthed under the care of co-owners Simona and Amy. Their recent launch, Social Distance Handmade Statement Earrings has gotten us swooning, being an all-too-relatable phenomenon-turned-cute accessory. Measuring approximate 6cm by 3cm, the earrings are lightweight at 10g per pair and are made of Epoxy resin. Each…

When The Workers’ Party—commonly thought of as the strongest opposition party in modern day Singapore—made history through their Seng Kang win on 10 July, citizens across the island were either celebrating or in distress, depending on which party they were rooting for. With a grand total of 10 seats in parliament now, The Workers’ Party is slowly but surely making waves in Singapore’s political field, whether you like it or not. Since the swearing-in ceremony which happened on Monday, Pritam Singh, party chief of The Workers’ Party, has been appointed as the Leader of Opposition (LO), which spells additional parliamentary…

Just about everyone has been starting podcasts now—including Night Owl Cinematic’s Sylvia and Nina. In a relatively new series entitled The Thirsty Sisters Podcast, the pair aims to bring listeners the scathing hot down low and other issues of the moment. An episode that was aired on 21 July, 2020, “Why We Love Our Malay Community?!” had garnered mixed reviews from listeners around the island. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Thirsty Sisters Podcast (@thethirstysisterstts) on Jul 20, 2020 at 10:08pm PDT  View this post on Instagram A post shared by The…

Singapore’s first and only open-air drive-in theatre was the former Jurong Drive-In Cinema which opened in 1971. Since then, the drive-in movie experience in Singapore has been elusive, with such opportunities only presenting themselves occasionally during pop-up events. Downtown East has announced that they’ll be bringing back the good ole’ drive-in cinema affair come 8 August 2020. Cosy up with your date or grab your four closest friends or family members as you croon along to some of the best bangers from The Greatest Showman. An entrance ticket costs $18 and admits 1 car of up to 5 pax, and…

When one thinks of traditional radio, the beautiful and beloved Jamie Yeo often comes to mind. Jamie has long dabbled in acting and presenting, making her an entertainment veteran, of sorts. She started her radio DJ career at MediaCorp Radio’s 987FM, and the rest is history. Aside from completely kicking a** at hosting, acting, presenting, and being a mother to two, Jamie also spends her time bringing us dainty and timeless gold jewellery at her business project, Lula J Jewelry. The pieces are available in three types of gold—yellow, rose, and white—one for every outfit or occasion. Shop gorgeous necklaces,…

Starting 1 August 2020, the Textile and Fashion Federation (TaFF) will be taking over Design Orchard’s retail showcase. Its previous tenant, Naiise, had pulled out early due to the impacts of COVID-19, and will be dearly missed. Design Orchard, widely recognised as the space opposite Somerset’s iconic H&M building, is a project set out to provide a platform for local design brands and talents to showcase and develop their work. TaFF will be managing both the retail showcase and the co-working and incubation spaces come 1 August. Not to fret, for your favourite local brands at the forefront of the…

Cancel culture isn’t a new concept and has been the talk of the town for quite a while now. It has been explained, reflected upon, as well as addressed by prominent figures such as Barack Obama himself. Weeks ago, local influencer Xiaxue found herself caught in the crossfire of cancel culture, and a victim of petitions to “punish Xiaxue for seditious content”—in reference to certain unsavoury remarks she had made in the past. Xiaxue defines “cancel culture” as “when a mob forms to punish transgressors when they are perceived to have committed some kind of unacceptable social behaviour”. She asks…

Aside from just about everyone on the internet simping over #DaddyJamus and “Nicole Jie Jie” of the Workers’ Party during GE 2020, the weirdness and stanning continues. Netizens have found yet another way to put a lighthearted spin on the beloved (some more than others) politicians of Singapore. Twitter user @rainysumzara, in particular, seems to have a knack for drawing similarities between our local politicians and skincare products. An oddly specific talent, we know. Catch some of the hilarious comparisons below: 1. Pritam Singh as The Inkey List Niacinamide Serum The force to be reckoned with. 2. Halimah Yacob as Nature Republic…

Now that the 2020 General Elections are well behind us and everyone is just about done having a phD in politics, here’s something else to (pretend to) be an expert on—Conspiracies. If you’ve emerged more knowledgeable and way more of a thinker from the 2017 Shane Dawson era on YouTube, then you should be A-OK keeping up with these 6 series. Here are 6 shows about conspiracy theories to catch on Netflix—some will leave you questioning everything you knew. 1. The Family Unless you’ve been living under a sheltered rock of rainbows and roses, the concept of the Illuminati should…