Culture

Culture • STORY OF THE DAY • Nov 24, 2021 • 7 min read

Food Magazine serves Southeast Asian food on fresh ‘Plates’

By Huei Ting Cheong • Nov 24, 2021
Editor Dee May Tan’s periodical breaks from the food culture status quo with alternative narratives featuring social justice, cultural heritage and the environment

Culture • Nov 16, 2021 • 4 min read
Thailand

Revolution at the home of Thai boxing after Covid KO

After a 20-month coronavirus break, Thai kickboxing's spiritual home is embarking on a revolution with fancy lasers and female fighters on the ring
By Sophie Deviller and Pitcha Dangprasith/AFP • Nov 16, 2021

Culture • Oct 20, 2021 • 8 min read
Music

16 years on Danish band still rocks Cambodia’s airwaves

Danish band Michael Learns to Rock became the first international act to visit the Kingdom in decades. Their pop hits continue to resonate among a generation of adoring fans
By Anton L. Delgado • Oct 20, 2021

Culture • Oct 12, 2021 • 7 min read
Art

Redesigning Malaysia’s religious narratives through art

A growing trend of censorship and suppression in the name of religion is cracking down on Malaysia’s creative sector. The country’s artists are finding ways to fight back and speak out
By Amanda Oon • Oct 12, 2021

Culture • Oct 07, 2021 • 7 min read
Community

Eurasians tackle identity issues in Singaporean society

One of Singapore’s oldest ethnic communities is also its smallest. Eurasian Association members open up about making a cultural mark and fighting for recognition as an overlooked ethnic group
By Amanda Oon • Oct 07, 2021

Culture • Oct 01, 2021 • 6 min read
Opinion

Lessons from my mother: Planning for ageing and the end of life

The author reflects on the treatment of older persons in Singapore. Her perspective from working with artists and making end-of-life care decisions for an ailing parent provides some answers
By Li Li Chung • Oct 01, 2021