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Culture

Just in time for the Olympics: The story behind a manga about failure and faith

When Manga Messiah came out in 2006, it proved to be a refreshing take on the gospel using the Japanese pop-culture medium of manga.  Fast forward 15 years later, and a brand new manga is making...

Finding Purpose

“Give me one more chance to fit in,” she pleaded: How one girl found a sense of belonging

Jemma* remembers the first time she felt different. It was in Primary 1, when students were supposed to get ready for their Mother Tongue classes. All the students studying Malay got up to go to...

Work

I quit my job in the midst of the pandemic

Late last year, I left my teaching job of 15 years – a job that gave me security, despite the constant struggle of balancing work and family. I had been feeling drained and discouraged for the past...

Workplace

A look into The Glasshouse: Barista boss Josh Liew’s recipe for success

If you’re a coffee lover, then the name The Glasshouse might not be unfamiliar to you. Having started out in a pop-up cargo container in CHIJMES three years ago, the popular coffee bar has since...

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Yu Lian: How a 10-year-old steered my life in a different course

Coming from a safe haven like Singapore, Yu Lian’s heart stirred as she met children from a shelter whose lives were tainted by drug abuse and family violence from as young as six years old. The...

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Doctor by day, artiste by night: Stephycube on marrying medicine with music

At just 26 years old, Dr Stephanie Yeap – perhaps better known by her stage name Stephycube – has already racked up accomplishments many dream of. From being touted as one of “Singapore’s...

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From brokenness to blessing: Gregory Vijayendran on doing good and seeking justice

If you’ve never heard or are unfamiliar with the term “integral mission”, well, you are not alone. As the summary of an online survey conducted by Micah Singapore found, most...

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From job hopper to business owner: An entrepreneur’s winding path to success

Ever felt lost and unsure of your future direction? You’re not the only one. You may not believe it because of how successful she is today, but Stephanie Phua, founder of social media agency Duo...

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What a celebrity chef taught me about success

“A victim of success and a product of failure.” That was how local director Josiah Ng – who has won multiple film awards like the Ngee Ann Kongsi Gold Medal, Shaw Foundation Gold Medal,...