Culture

One man’s thoughts on Harvey Weinstein and sexual predators

More than 30Ā Hollywood actresses ā€“ includingĀ household names such asĀ Gwyneth Paltrow, Angelina Jolie, Cara Delevingne and Kate Beckinsale ā€“ have come forward to accuseĀ film mogul Harvey...

Culture

Why I’ve never stepped into a club in my life

I’m 23 years old and I’ve never stepped into a club. I’ve also never smoked or gone out drinking. Many say they’re surprised when they hear this.Ā I wouldn’t consider...

Culture

Frightened to death: The high cost of horror films

As someone who lovesĀ films, I’ve always had a soft spot for the horror genre. I especially respected the auteurs who could subtly unsettle you without having to resort to jump-scares. Despite...

Culture

Making sense of tragedy: Thoughts, prayers and mourning for Las Vegas

I worked in the TODAY newsroom for almost a decade.Ā It’s where I learnt about life and love, andĀ along the way, about journalism too. The past week, my newsfeed has been filled with people...

Culture

I was almost aborted

For many parents-to-be, finding out the gender of their unborn baby is usually an exciting and touching moment. But not for my parents. My father really wanted a son.Ā Imagine his disappointment...

Culture

I had an abortion, and the guilt and shame almost killed me

I stared at the rows of bottles in the room Marina had ushered me into.Ā Iā€™d been awestruck by the sights in New Zealand over the past few weeks, but nothing could prepare me for this. In the jars...

Health

Reflections on sudden deaths and unexpected tragedy: Our time will come

I knew Steven Lim, but I hadn’t heard ofĀ Pradip Subramanian. Not until the news startedĀ to pour in. Subramanian, the president of the World Bodybuilding & Physique Sports Federation...

Culture

I was fit, strong ā€“Ā but I hated my body

I’m a SEA Games Medallist in discus throwing. I’m fit, but when I was a teen, I hated my body so much! I remember being in an all-girls cell group in church when I was 14, and we were...

Culture

I looked down on women

As the younger sister,Ā I compared myself to my brother all my life.Ā PerhapsĀ I had some sort of inferiority complex. Or maybe I was just a kiasu individual. Either way,Ā it just didn’t help...