The Citizens’ Agenda: The Top 5 Issues and Results Analysis
678 members of New Naratif’s community responded to stage 2 of The Citizens’ Agenda, and they were very clear about the biggest issues facing Sing…
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The 28 Most Important Issues Facing Singapore
In Stage 1 of The Citizens' Agenda, New Naratif asked Singaporeans readers what they think are the most important issues facing Singapore, and what th…
Tambun Rock Art: Archaeology as a Public Good
The rock art at Gua Tambun in Ipoh, Malaysia, is estimated to date back thousands of years. Collective efforts are required to value, preserve and con…
Akan Datang: It’s a long road to building a Malaysia Baharu
This week, Pakatan Harapan's approval ratings take a nosedive in Malaysia, Aung San Suu Kyi heads to Cambodia, and tough conversations on campus sexua…
To Which My Brother Laughed
"To Which My Brother Laughed" is a new play born from a collaboration between Malaysia’s artistic and queer communities following the public caning …
Religion, Singapore, and a Cancelled Metal Show
The Singapore debut of Swedish black metal band Watain was abruptly cancelled after a petition by Christians gathered over 17,000 signatures. The canc…
In Chiang Mai, the Walls Can Speak
Chiang Mai in Thailand’s north provides its residents and visitors with a very different vibe from Bangkok in the south. And the local street art co…
A Nation’s Beauty on Display
The national costume segment of the Miss Universe beauty pageant sees women parading outfits ranging from the sublime to the surreal. Designing these …
Southeast Asia Dispatches — Episode 9
This week, Teodosia Dos Reis and Laura McDowell attend the anniversary of Timor-Leste’s Santa Cruz Massacre, Teguh Harahap looks at the future of Ku…
Masyarakat Kreatif Bawah Tanah Singapura Berjuang Mendapatkan Ruang
Dinamika bursa properti Singapura bisa memaksa sebuah ajang bawah tanah yang disukai untuk meninggalkan rumahnya yang sekarang. Situasi ini—hal yang…
