Kirsten Han, Shirin Rafie
Singaporeans go to the polls on 10th July. Here's an explainer to get you up to speed on the big picture and what's at stake in the Singapore General Elections.
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Comics
Appolonia Tesera
Pragmatism is a common claim made by politicians but is a vague term used to justify all sorts of means to an end. What are we willing to accept or overlook in order to reach our goals?
Tintin Pantoja, Kring Demetrio, Tristan, Karla Circe
Artists reflect on the anti-terrorism bill in the Philippines, amidst fears that it erodes constitutional rights and will be used to crack down on dissent. Featuring Tintin Pantoja, Kring Demetrio, Tristan, and Karla Circe.
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Xiao Ming Tang
What are human rights, and why do we need them to live together? Who do they apply to? This comic by Xiao Ming Tang takes a closer look at the issue.
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Hasbi Ilman, Febriana Firdaus
Di balik kontroversi tentang isu Papua merdeka, ada kisah dan pengalaman nyata tentang Benny Wenda, seorang aktivis Papua dan pendiri Gerakan Papua Merdeka yang tengah diasingkan di Oxford selama lebih dari satu dekade.
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Anngee Neo
Voter secrecy ensures that individuals can cast their votes without fear or favour—key to ensuring free, fair and competitive elections in democracies.
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Shirin Rafie
Citizen volunteers - Polling Agents and Counting Agents - are crucial for fair and honest elections. Volunteer to be one today!
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James Tan, Karla Circe, Kathrinna Rakhmavika, Mandy Chan, Maya Schmidt
Artists reflect on how COVID-19 has changed life in Southeast Asia. Featuring James Tan, Karla Circe, Kathrinna Rakhmavika, Mandy Chan, and Maya Schmidt.
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Mei Lian Hoe
"Your hair is yours. Don’t let anyone convince you otherwise." The pressure to conform to mainstream "ideals" of beauty and presentation can be restrictive, stifling, oppressive. Mei Lian Hoe reflects on their experience with their hair and Malaysian beauty standards.
Anngee Neo, Meerabelle Jesuthasan
How will the climate crisis affect the city-state of Singapore? A comic explainer produced in collaboration with IdeasCity.
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Sonny Liew
How deadly is COVID-19? What happens if it can't be contained? Baffled Bunny talks to Doctor Duck and his cousin, Data Duck.
Charis Loke, Fahmi Reza, Kedung Ballang Kapong, Max Loh, Sonia Luhong Wan
Malaysian artists respond to the political situation. Featuring Charis Loke, Fahmi Reza, Kedung Ballang Kapong, Max Loh, and Sonia Luhong Wan.
Nadiyah Rizki
Different political parties or factions represent different political interests that exist in a society. But partisanship becomes a problem when the interests of the party overrides the collective good of society.
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Hasbi Ilman
The story of Benny Wenda, a Papuan activist living in exile in Oxford, and how his own childhood experiences led him to where he is today.
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Sonny Liew
The novel coronavirus is grabbing headlines around the world now, but how worried should we be about it? Baffled Bunny and Curious Cat consult Doctor Duck.
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Maya Schmidt
A basic idea associated with democracy is "rule of the people, by the people, and for the people".
Max Loh
Food occupies a very special place in the Malaysian psyche. But what is it that makes a dish authentic?
Charis Loke
Every year, countries in Southeast Asia are affected by the transboundary haze generated by forest fires on peatlands. When cities are cloaked in smog, people complain about the slash-and-burn practices, only to move on once the smoke clears. This artwork is the first in a series of pieces about the haze in Southeast Asia.
Sharon Bong
It's not unusual for there to be tensions and conflict within societies, given the variety of groups, interests, and concerns. Instead, the key is how we navigate these tensions, in ways that do not endanger or discriminate against others.
Nadiyah Rizki
Majorities and minorities exist in every society. What are the issues with majoritarian systems, where decisions are made solely based on majority preference? Why is it important to society to think about minority representation and rights?
