Joel and Ai Koon remind us that in the face of change, it’s these quiet, enduring family ties that hold our future together.

And yet, I remain without a say about them, because I cannot vote here. Clearly, feeling Singaporean isn’t the same as being ...

RICE dives into the confusion, quiet anxieties, and invisible pressures surrounding a Gen Z rite of passage in 2025—casting their first vote in Singapore’s general elections.

No opposition party wants a walkover. When no one shows up to make a case, voters can’t help but wonder—was my vote ever ...

With GE2025 memes upon us, here's a guide to being a likeable enough candidate so that you won't be perceived as an ...

Former NMP Anthea Ong reflects on the platform that first gave her the courage to speak up as an alternative voice in ...

His pet cause was triggered by a speech Goh Chok Tong made in 1996. The then-Prime Minister had said that the cleanliness of public toilets is a marker of a society’s graciousness. Inspired, Jack ...

When more Singaporeans enter the fray to volunteer for political parties, what are they ultimately building for the culture?

All images courtesy of Shawn Lim. At the age of 16, Shawn Lim had already been arrested twice. No stranger to detention and canings in school, he was even sent to a boy’s home at one point. Looking ...

All images by Justin Tan for RICE Media. Ursula Soh lets out a frustrated sigh as she opens up about her struggles with eczema. She’s already spent more than a decade itching for a treatment that ...

All images by Justin Tan for RICE Media unless otherwise stated. I’ve always thought of trading card stores as a haven for proud nerds and geeks—a soothing refuge filled with the sound of shuffling ...