Singapore
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Debate, Disagreement, Democracy – for a resilient Singapore?
Non-Constituency Member of Parliament Leon Perera recently spoke to Tembusuians at the invitation of Tembusu’s public policy interest group Polity. Bryan Kwa reports and reflects on Mr Perera’s take on how to build a resilient Singapore that would stand the test of time.
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Medicine of my Mother’s Mother — The Issues with TCM
Did you know that Steve Jobs turned to TCM not long before his demise? Rounding off the semester on Treehouse, Marcus Seah finishes his public health column by bringing insights into the coexistence of TCM with western medicine in his article.
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On Political Correctness and Privilege
What should we make of politicians who give textbook answers, and is Singapore’s safety net as small as we think it is? Sarah-Kei Lauw reflects on Minister Tan Chuan-Jin’s visit to Tembusu College.
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The Experiences of MTS 10010, 11/10/2016
As part of the SG Sexuality and Gender Month, there was a HIV screening booth at UTown. Guest writer Ann Chia recounts her experience at the HIV screening, and how it taught her to see sexual health in a new light.
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Modern Cowboys: Singapore’s émigré crisis
Call it wanderlust or by another name, the innate need to travel and see the world is prevalent amongst youths today. Reuben explores why this may be so – are we all modern cowboys in disguise?
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Everyday is Suicide Prevention Day
Last Saturday was Suicide Prevention Day, with an awareness campaign titled #howru going viral on social media. However, in this piece, Lionel questions the idea behind the movement: shouldn’t everyday be Suicide Prevention Day?