In the era of fast-food extremism, radicalisation is often driven less by ideology than by identity. Especially so for lonely ...

The older we get, the more spontaneity comes at a cost. It’s almost like casual hangs are a relic—and we're trying to buy back the time.

It seems to be a happy ending for all, but the question remains: will all these workers ever receive the full amount of what ...

In December last year, I was returning home from Yio Chu Kang swimming pool when I saw something which took my breath away: a brand new covered walkway. Not any regular ol’ covered walkway, but a ...

I am an ‘average’ Singaporean. I’ve lived in Ang Mo Kio for 20-plus years, in an upgraded 3-room flat, 15 minutes from the closest MRT. Rain or shine, I spend 90% of my time in flip-flops, much to the ...

When does adulthood really begin? RICE gathers Singaporean youths to share the moments—financial pressure, family responsibilities, personal relationships—that made them realise they were officially ...

Angela’s young adulthood brought a heartbreaking reality: losing both parents to cancer. She recalls her caregiving journey, navigating a role reversal many millennials quietly share—the parents who ...

Singapore takes pride in its multicultural identity. Sarah’s story is just one among many from minority renters who continue to face challenges in finding a place they can truly call home. While ...

The fact that these two terms can be used interchangeably in local vocabulary speaks volumes. For those who are unfamiliar, Special Assistance Plan (SAP) schools are public primary and secondary ...

All images by Zachary Tang for Rice Media. Can a 24 year old Singaporean earn a good living just by rambling to people on a live stream? It turns out you can. Only if you work hard and strategise what ...

In a scene from episode 4 of I Told Sunset About You, Oh-aew stands in front of a full-length mirror, staring wistfully at his reflection, his body contorted ever so slightly as if mimicking the ...

Krystal* lost her grandmother to suicide. For years, the tragedy left her questioning everything: why it happened, and what more she could have done. Though she’s finally found peace today, grief has ...