Articles

The Plight of Migrant Workers: Reforming Singapore’s Inequities

Goh Jun Cheng

Singapore’s rapid development from third world to first world status in a single generation was fueled significantly by cheap migrant ...

Is Singapore really perfect?

Goh Jun Cheng

On the surface, Singapore gleams with prestige and smooth efficiency. Its economic success, gleaming infrastructure and public order have earned ...

Navigating Law and Religion in Singapore’s Secular Framework

Goh Jun Cheng

As a diverse society, Singapore has taken a nuanced approach to governing issues around religion and faith within an overall ...

Harmony in Diversity: Exploring Religion in Multicultural Singapore

Goh Jun Cheng

As a diverse society with ethnicities and faiths from across the world, Singapore boasts a rich religious landscape. The island ...

Singapore’s Public Housing Story: Sheltering a Nation’s Urbanization Journey

Goh Jun Cheng

With urbanization accelerating worldwide, governments continue struggling to ensure affordable, quality housing for swelling city populations. Singapore stands out for ...

The Enduring Legacy of Lee Kuan Yew – Founding Father of Modern Singapore

Goh Jun Cheng

Lee Kuan Yew, the first prime minister of Singapore, led the tiny island nation for over three decades from 1959 ...

Lee Kuan Yew – The Chief Architect of Modern Singapore

Goh Jun Cheng

Lee Kuan Yew, Singapore’s first and longest-serving prime minister, is regarded as the driving force behind its improbable transformation from ...

Hawker Culture: Celebrating Singapore’s Beloved Open-Air Food Markets

Goh Jun Cheng

No other dining institution embodies Singapore’s vibrant food heritage more than its beloved hawker centres. These open-air complexes house dozens ...

Singapore Food: A Tantalizing Melting Pot of Culinary Delights

Goh Jun Cheng

Singapore’s dining scene punches far above its weight for a small island thanks to its rich multicultural history. Chinese, Malay, ...

Singapore Politics: Balancing Continuity and Change Within a Resilient System

Goh Jun Cheng

Singapore’s politics reflect its overarching values of stability, progress, and national security within an orderly society. The ruling People’s Action ...