The Makers & Keepers of Singapore History
By Low Lee Koong The Makers & Keepers of Singapore History features 23 essays by a diverse group of historians and researchers, each exploring different aspects of studying Singapore’s…
Continue readingBy Low Lee Koong The Makers & Keepers of Singapore History features 23 essays by a diverse group of historians and researchers, each exploring different aspects of studying Singapore’s…
Continue readingBy Lalwani Poonam Traditionally, colonial literature has centred around the male perspective. Seen as the “weaker sex” morally, mentally and physically, women were considered inferior to men and subject…
Continue readingBy 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…
Continue readingBy 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…
Continue readingBy 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,…
Continue readingBy 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…
Continue readingBy 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…
Continue readingBy 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…
Continue readingBy 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…
Continue readingBy 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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