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The Longform vertical is here for you whenever you need it. Watch this space for passionate op-eds, musings with word counts that are way past social convention, and, if we dare say so ourselves, well-written pieces that offer a glimpse into the perspective of another human. Just click, scroll, and you’re ready to roll.
Ready to Return, Still Waiting: What 120 Singaporean Women Told Researchers About Getting Hired Again
September 24, 2026
Ready to Return, Still Waiting: What 120 Singaporean Women Told Researchers About Getting Hired Again
Eight in ten want back in. Seven in ten say a break makes hiring harder. 120 Singaporean women told researchers what really blocks the return.
Free Hanfu, a White Snake Stamp Rally, and 5 Nights at Chinese Garden
September 24, 2026
Free Hanfu, a White Snake Stamp Rally, and 5 Nights at Chinese Garden
A shuttered National Monument turned into free hanfu photos, a White Snake stamp rally and five nights of lanterns at Chinese Garden.
Chinatown’s Mural Cats Are Now Feeding Bowls, and They’re Free
September 22, 2026
Chinatown’s Mural Cats Are Now Feeding Bowls, and They’re Free
A real Chinatown cat is eating off Yip Yew Chong's murals right now, printed onto bowls that cost feeders nothing at all!
SG Mark 2026 Named 105 Winners, and Design Finally Had to Show Its Receipts
September 21, 2026
SG Mark 2026 Named 105 Winners, and Design Finally Had to Show Its Receipts
Can design pay for itself? SG Mark 2026 crowned 105 winners, but only after GovTech, Carousell and peers proved the numbers behind the polish.
She Sent Tove Lo and Flume 50 Songs: Now Googly Eyes Is Opening Pandora’s Box
September 18, 2026
She Sent Tove Lo and Flume 50 Songs: Now Googly Eyes Is Opening Pandora’s Box
Most people scroll past an open call. googly eyes sent Tove Lo and Flume 50 songs, and landed a major-label single plus her first festival slot.
Shout Faster or Lose the Joke: Fat Kids Are Harder to Kidnap 2026 Crams 31 Plays Into One Hour
September 17, 2026
Shout Faster or Lose the Joke: Fat Kids Are Harder to Kidnap 2026 Crams 31 Plays Into One Hour
Yell the wrong number and that sketch is gone forever! Singapore's rowdiest comedy show packs 31 plays into a single frantic hour.
23 Galleries, 300 Artists and 0 Convention Halls: Inside Art & Bali 2026
September 16, 2026
23 Galleries, 300 Artists and 0 Convention Halls: Inside Art & Bali 2026
Zero convention halls, 300+ artists and a gallery count that doubled in a year. Art & Bali 2026 proves the booth grid was optional all along!
SSS-Class Revival Hunter Lands Its Anime in January 2027, and Dying Is the Whole Point
September 16, 2026
SSS-Class Revival Hunter Lands Its Anime in January 2027, and Dying Is the Whole Point
Dying is the whole point. SSS-Class Revival Hunter's anime rewards a coffin ride with a January 2027 premiere and a first key visual to prove it!
A 1970s EMI Star’s Comeback Costs S$0 at the First Kampong Gelam Festival
September 11, 2026
A 1970s EMI Star’s Comeback Costs S$0 at the First Kampong Gelam Festival
No stadium, no ticket, no catch. A 1970s EMI star headlines the first Kampong Gelam Festival, twice in one night, for free.
Your Bank Just Won an Award for Stopping You Getting Scammed
September 7, 2026
Your Bank Just Won an Award for Stopping You Getting Scammed
A blank cashier's order was the giveaway. One bank employee's questions saved S$75,000 and won Singapore's top crime prevention award.