The Comfort Women of Singapore in History and Memory
By Gandhimathy Durairaj “Comfort women” is a euphemism used to describe the women and girls forced into sexual slavery by the Japanese Imperial Army during World War II. These…
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Beyond the Singapore Girl: Discourses of Gender and Nation in Singapore
By Priyanka Sharma Beyond the Singapore Girl: Discourses of Gender and Nation in Singapore represents a scholarly examination of the symbiotic relationship between gender constructions and national identity within…
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The New Atlas of Commercial Gazetteer of the Straits Settlements & Federated Malay States
By Priyanka Sharma The New Atlas of Commercial Gazetteer of the Straits Settlements & Federated Malay States, published in 1917, offers a comprehensive exploration of British Malaya’s history, resources,…
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Revolution, Personalities, and Society: Perspectives on the Chinese in Southeast Asia (革命运动、跨域人物、社会图像：东南亚华人研究与视野)
By Amy Lin Did you know how Tan Boo Liat, the great-grandson of Tan Tock Seng, played a pivotal role in backing Sun Yat Sen’s revolutionary activities in Southeast…
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ASEAN’s Half Century: A Political History of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations
by Nur Diyana This book stands as an invaluable reference for both scholars of ASEAN and those who are interested in the organisation as it encapsulates all pivotal historical…
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Beisen’s Travel Album (米僊漫遊画乘)
By Tim Yap Fuan Kubota Beisen (1852-1906), born to an innkeeper, had a knack for drawing from a young age. Despite his father’s hopes for him to take over…
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George Yeo on Bonsai, Banyan and the Tao
By Karen Yap Dive into the captivating world of George Yeo Yong Boon, a prominent figure in Singaporean politics, through the pages of this remarkable book. Inside, you’ll discover…
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Kisah Pelayaran Abdullah ke Kelantan (Account of Abdullah’s Sea Voyage to Kelantan)
By Diyanah Nasuha Binte Omar Bahri Fancy taking a trip to 19th century Southeast Asia? We’ve yet to get our hands on a working time machine, but we can…
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Striking A Balance: The Management of Language in Singapore
By Chow Chai Khim In Singapore, bilingualism is not just about proficiency in any two languages. Officially, it refers to “English-knowing” bilingualism, where the two languages are English and…
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Chinese Theatre Troupes in Southeast Asia: Touring Diaspora, 1900s – 1970s
By Chow Chai Khim Chinese theatre troupes in Southeast Asia have enjoyed widespread recognition, and have tangibly influenced Southeast Asian societies, particularly those with a notable Chinese diasporic presence.…
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