Public Image (Part 3)

This is part 3 of a 4- part article, in which I reflected on my own public image from the lenses of clients/ decision-makers. Part 1 sets th...

Public Image (Part 2)

Note: This article is part 2 of a 4-part article of my reflections on Public Image. In part 1, I have given the context as to why I have emb...

Public Image (Part 1)

Note: Long article ahead. This article is divided into 4 parts, this being the first part. It was eve of Christmas. I met a dear friend of m...

Taman Tuarang: Are We Really in Drought?

I attended a panel at the Singapore Writers Festival 2024, a session that bore the evocative title  Taman Tuarang , or “Grounds in Drought.”...

The Big Why - An artist's perspective

Sometimes, as a writer or artist, I ponder on why I do what I do. Is it for the money? The fame? Does it make me happy?   I used to think th...

Papa The Cat Series: Part 1

As of any creators, I am excited to announce this new self-produced project that I will be embarking on. It has been awhile since I produced...

Kawan - My reflection

Kawan is a production in which I experimented with the following; 1.   Song writing 2.       Lighting Designs 3.       Stage designs 4.     ...

Rethinking Racial Harmony: More Than Just a Day

Every year on 21st July, Singapore commemorates Racial Harmony Day—a moment to reflect on our history, particularly the racial riots of 1964...

What is HAPPINESS?

The pursuit of happiness has been a central theme in human discourse since the days of ancient Greece. Philosophers like Aristotle pondered ...

A Changing of the Guard: Pondering Singapore’s Future under Lawrence Wong

This May 2024, Singapore will witness a shift that has not happened in two decades. A new Prime Minister will take the helm. Lawrence Wong, ...

The Importance of Good Neighbourliness: How Your Neighbours Can Become Your Closest Lifeline

Living in a world that is increasingly fast-paced and individualistic, many of us have become disconnected from the people living right next...

Keep It Short, Lah: Why Short Sentences Are Your Best Friend (Especially When You Code-Switch Like a Champion)

Let’s be real. Long sentences are like that one friend who tells a simple story but somehow takes you through five subplots, three side ques...

Perfectly Imperfect: Embracing the Journey in Student Drama Performances

In a society that often idolizes perfection, the concept of embracing imperfections can seem counterintuitive. A recent speech titled  Perfe...