Arts & Culture
MPs seek clarifications over The Substation’s fate following announcement on ceasing operations after 30 years
The fate of independent arts centre The Substation was a hotly discussed subject during the debate on the Ministry of...
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Cultural researcher and educator calls for The Substation “to be part of Singapore’s collective memory”
Cultural researcher and educator Wong Chee Ming on Saturday (6 Mar) lamented the closure of The Substation, saying that "the...
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The NAC’s remark that The Substation wants autonomy over 45 Armenian Street is “incomplete”, says arts centre
Returning to 45 Armenian Street as co-tenant after renovation works are complete would have meant that The Substation could no...
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The Substation, S’pore’s first independent contemporary arts centre, closes down permanently in July 2021
After a long and storied 30 years, The Substation will be shutting its doors permanently in July 2021. The arts...
Read moreExecutive Sub-Editor of Lianhe Zaobao laments the loss of The Substation as giving up “part of our collective souls”
Executive Sub- Editor of Lianhe Zaobao, Choo Lip Sin (Choo) shared his views in relation to reports on the upgrading...
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NAC a “graveyard for independent arts in Singapore”, says Cultural Medallion winner and arts veteran Thirunalan Sasitharan
The National Arts Council (NAC) could have, at the very least, informed the arts community of its plan to “bury...
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Malaysian netizens call for cancellation of Thaipusam chariot journey
Malaysian netizens have called for a Thaipusam chariot journey to be cancelled due to the current COVID-19 situation in the...
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Singapore Association for the Deaf added into S’pore Book of Records for ‘Largest Mass Online Song Signing’ performance
The Singapore Association for the Deaf (SADeaf) has made into the Singapore Book of Records for organising the biggest mass...
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Malaysians chide Dutch designer for “crusade” to preserve local heritage and wanting to “see Malays dressing beautifully again”
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA -- A Dutch designer recently ignited the anger of many Malaysians after saying that she is "on...
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Founding fathers of Singapore Hainanese chicken rice stall did not attend poly or ITE
Senior Minister of State Amy Khor announced on Monday (11 Jan) that the government will launch a new work-study programme...
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