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An Illustrated Guide to Singapore’s Roti Canai

An Illustrated Guide to Singapore’s Roti Canai

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I take a seat near a mural of Singapore’s first Prime Minister, Lee Kuan Yew. Outside, the Buffalo Road HDB blocks stand as landmarks of the neighbourhood. The name Tekka comes from the Hokkien phrase Tek Kia Kha, meaning “foot of the small bamboo,” referencing bamboo that once grew along the Rochor Canal. Two hundred years ago, Tamil labourers grew rice and sugarcane here. Now I sit in the same place eating sugar on my roti canai. Every bite is crisp and sweet, the smell of burnt sugar, alluring and irresistible.  A dish created by migrants for comfort still comforts many today across our island home and our counterparts across the causeway. It reminds me of my home Chennai, but in a completely different way. Food is the language that unites people lucky enough to call Singapore home, I’m grateful I get to be one of those people. Shruti Balaji is a Singapore based art director and illustrator raised in California and Chennai who loves libraries, urban planning and pop culture analysis. She believes in …

A Love Letter to Singapore’s “Point-Point” Rice

A Love Letter to Singapore’s “Point-Point” Rice

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Yeo Min also always reaches for brinjal, a leafy vegetable, and a fried meat, with curry “a must”, but also avoids steamed fish entirely for that same understanding that it might “burn a hole in [her] pocket.” For Caitanya, her default plate instinctively recreates a childhood memory of her parents’ cooking. Her typical orders of curry cabbage, egg, and brinjal mirror those early meals more closely than she realised. Tse Wei recalls something more functional: economy rice was a regular default during his school years, with vegetables, three-cup chicken, and stewed tau kwa (extra-firm tofu), all eaten without much thought. “It is a default,” he shares. Tay Jia Ling, co-owner of Curry Kong, grew up around point-point rice. Her parents ran a cai png stall, where the work was about survival: long hours, tight margins, and the daily labour of feeding others. “For them, it was really more about survival… something that could make a living for the family,” she shares. A customer who began eating at her parents’ stall while pregnant, and later returned …

Why Singapore’s AI Lead May Also Be Its Biggest Security Risk

Why Singapore’s AI Lead May Also Be Its Biggest Security Risk

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A recent Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) drawn from more than 31,000 security incidents and 22,000 confirmed breaches across 145 countries has identified four accelerating threat vectors AI-ready enterprises are at risk for. They include shadow AI leaking sensitive data through unauthorized tools, human error driving 62% of breaches, third-party compromise now implicated in nearly half of all incidents, and ransomware hitting 96% of Small & Medium Businesses (SMBs). Each of these cases grows in proportion to the operational speed at which Singapore enterprises have made their competitive identity. This article examines how these enterprises are exposed, and what Singaporean IT leaders driving AI adoption can do to cushion the impact of these risks. The DBIR examined what happens inside organizations when AI adoption outpaces governance, and the finding is uncomfortable for any CISO operating in a high-adoption environment. Verizon found that 67% of users accessed AI services through non-corporate accounts on company devices. The research also found that 45% of employees use AI tools — sanctioned or not — on corporate systems, up from …

Exploring Singapore’s Tea Culture

Exploring Singapore’s Tea Culture

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But those rocks on the draining tray, Melody tells us, are a bit unorthodox since they are not made of zisha. ‘Some of our older guests tell us that it’s not a tea pet, so they gift us little zisha pets. We keep those too. You feed it, you raise it. It’s a marker of time, and it’s a friend on the tray that grows with you,’ she says. These ‘pets’ bring a little bit of symbolism to daily tea practice, not just for professionals. Most people who brew tea in the Chinese style keep a pet on the tray. I think about my own daily cup. The ginger, the cardamom, and the tea leaves from Darjeeling, where my grandmother used to live. I had not thought of my chai as a ritual that grows shinier with me, over time. In Singapore, a cup of tea is never just a cup of tea. If we let it, it cam sometimes become a meditation. Shradha Biyani is an editor, book writing coach, and founder of Tashi …

Singapore’s Tamil news presenter gets lifetime achievement award

Singapore’s Tamil news presenter gets lifetime achievement award

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Singapore, Singaporean news presenter Pavalakantham Azhagarsamy has received the Lifetime Achievement Award at Mediacorp’s Pradhana Vizha 2026 in recognition of her contributions to Tamil broadcast journalism in Singapore. Singapore’s Tamil news presenter gets lifetime achievement award The prestigious accolade recognises her remarkable contributions to Tamil broadcast journalism in a career that has spanned over four decades and left an indelible mark on Singapore’s media landscape. The award was presented during the 21st edition of the annual ceremony, which honours excellence in Singapore’s Indian entertainment, said Mediacorp in a news release on Sunday. “As a respected news presenter, mentor and industry stalwart in a career spanning more than four decades, she continues to mentor new generations of Tamil media professionals in the radio and television industry in Singapore today,” said Singapore’s national media network. The event, held at The Theatre at Mediacorp on Saturday, featured 19 awards across performance and programme categories, celebrating outstanding achievements in television, audio and digital content. The night also saw horror drama Karuvanam emerging as a huge winner with five awards, …

Can Data Pros Tackle Singapore’s Data Maturity Crisis?

Can Data Pros Tackle Singapore’s Data Maturity Crisis?

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A new survey by CRM software firm Salesforce revealed that 61% of consumers in Singapore believe that companies are reckless with the customer data they provide, while 74% trust companies less than they did a year ago. The State of the AI Connected Customer research also found customers in Singapore were expecting more from companies when they do provide data. For instance, 75% of consumers wanted consistent interactions across departments, while 71% wanted fewer touchpoints to complete tasks. The survey also shows that IT, data, and AI professionals are fighting to retain customer trust while leveraging the power of data and AI in Singapore. Customers now trust organisations less — most likely due to loose data practices and data breaches — and may be less willing to hand over data in the future. Most Singaporeans do not trust businesses with their data Singapore customers appear to be increasingly suspicious of the way companies collect and manage their data. A survey conducted by Ping Identity in 2024, for example, found that of all surveyed Singapore consumers, …

Study in Singapore’s top university: Two key scholarships offered by NUS that Indian students can consider

Study in Singapore’s top university: Two key scholarships offered by NUS that Indian students can consider

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Over the years, Singapore has emerged as one of the top study-abroad destinations in the world. Apart from its spectacular architecture, the country boasts of some of the world’s best education institutions that have been positioned highly by popular global ranking agencies such as QS World University Rankings 2025 or the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2025. Planning to move abroad for higher studies? Check the 2 important scholarships offered by NUS, Singapore’s top university that you can consider. (Photo credit: nus.edu.sg) Among the best universities in Singapore is the National University of Singapore or NUS, one of the leading institutions in Asia and ranked 8th globally in QS World University Rankings 2025. The university is touted to be a research-intensive comprehensive university, committed to providing a holistic educational experience for its students. Also read: Planning to study in China? Here’s all you need to know about USTC Fellowship Furthermore, there are over 60 bachelor’s degree programmes and interdisciplinary learning opportunities focusing on rigorous education, research, and entrepreneurship. As per the university’s official …

PM Explains How Tech, Decision-Making Will Help India “Make New Singapores”

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The Prime Minister talked about his philosophy for governance. New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in an exclusive to NDTV, said the government is working on bringing changes in bureaucracy and the decision-making process to implement big schemes using technology. The Prime Minister gave an example of the use of technology to survey islands in India. Speaking to NDTV’s Editor-in-Chief Sanjay Pugalia, Prime Minister Modi said, “India has approximately 1,300 islands. I was surprised to know that we did not have a record or survey of these islands. With the help of space technology, we surveyed them and some islands are the same size as Singapore. It means for India, building new Singapores is not difficult if we do it.” We are working on bringing change in the functioning of bureaucracy and the decision-making process for implementing schemes. Singapore has evolved into one of the most prosperous nations in the world. The island nation has developed into a free-market economy, a global financial hub and a country which has witnessed infrastructural and technological development In …

Singapore’s street food scene from hawker centers to food courts | Travel

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Singapore is known for its vibrant street food scene and it’s no surprise that it’s one of the top destinations for foodies around the world. From hawker centers to food courts, Singapore’s street food scene is filled with delicious and unique dishes. For the uninitiated, Singapore’s street food scene is a mix of Chinese, Malay, and Indian influences. It’s a melting pot of cultures and the result is a variety of dishes that are sure to tantalize the taste buds. One of the most popular street food items in Singapore is the chicken rice. This dish is made up of poached chicken, fragrant rice, and a savory sauce. It’s served with a side of chili sauce, and it’s a favorite among locals and tourists alike. Another popular street food item is the laksa. This dish is a spicy noodle soup made with coconut milk, seafood, and a variety of herbs and spices. It’s a popular breakfast dish, and it’s often served with a side of chili paste. If you’re looking for something sweet, then you …