Society

Singapore built its First World wealth on strict population control and hyper-competitiveness. Decades later, these same survivalist instincts have driven the Singapore TFR to historic lows. Can cash bonuses fix a structural demographic crisis when extreme anxiety is deeply hardwired into our culture?

Singapore’s social fabric is fraying. A recognizable pathway to radicalisation is emerging through moral absolutism and public confrontation. Discover how today’s symbolic protests could potentially escalate into tomorrow’s serious physical threats.

Activists at Hong Lim Park finally obeyed the law — then spent the afternoon proving why restrictions exist. Imported slogans, category errors, and zero viable solutions: a masterclass in mistaking self-righteousness for analysis, in a city-state that cannot afford the indulgence.

A viral video of a five-month-old baby crying for his mother, while being told by his father that she does not exist. A haunting starting point for a deeper look at commercial surrogacy and same-sex parenting.

Euthanasia is sold as compassion, but it's killing by another name. Singapore must choose dignity through care, not convenience through death.

Key points at a glance: ...

Think kids just need love? We explain why every child has a right to their mum and dad, and why it matters.

Think marriage doesn’t matter? We’re already seeing what happens when it's destroyed, and how we all end up paying for it.