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Nostalgic Nibbles: Singaporeans Share the Old-School Snacks They Miss By Andre Frois From Super Ring to kuih piring, Singaporeans share their fondest memories of snacks from decades gone by. Read more https://www.ricemedia.co/?p=71362

What Do We Really, Actually Know About PM Lawrence Wong? By Kimberly Lim We’ve seen the same few talking points repeated ad nauseum in every ‘Things to know about Lawrence Wong’ article. But beyond that, what do we really know of the man? Read more https://www.ricemedia.co/?p=71474

A Press-Shy Music Mogul Tries to Talk About Himself By Daniel Peters Kuok Meng Ru, CEO of Caldecott Music Group (CMG), oversees BandLab Technologies, NME Networks, and Vista Musical Instruments. He’s also the son of a palm oil billionaire—and the grand-nephew of Malaysia’s richest man. Low profile he may be, but he’s making moves in music and tech that most of us wouldn’t comprehend. Read more https://www.ricemedia.co/?p=71409

Lawrence Wong’s First Mandate as PM Should Be to Make Yew Tee Great Again By Ilyas Sholihyn & Hykel Quek Yew Tee was known as Singapore’s ‘most depressing’ town. Now, it stands on the precipice of national greatness. With Mr Lawrence Wong set to be the new PM, all eyes are on the ward he oversees. At the very least, people will know that a place called ‘Limbang’ exists. Read more https://www.ricemedia.co/?p=71395

🗣 We're looking for profiles! 🗣 RICE is hoping to film a video exploring the topic of the tattoo industry in Singapore. We're looking for someone who: 👉 Is between 18 - 30 years old 👉 Has no tattoos yet, but is interested in getting one in the future 👉 Would like to learn more about getting a tattoo and the industry 👉 Is comfortable with articulating their thoughts on camera If this sounds like you or someone you know, DM us on IG (www.instagram.com/ricemedia.co). *This will be in collaboration with The Lion’s Gate Singapore Tattoo Convention.

MCs Aren’t the Problem. Inflexible Employers Are. By Kimberly Lim Here’s a tough pill to swallow for employers: making MCs harder to get from doctors isn’t going to stamp out malingering. Read more https://www.ricemedia.co/?p=71381

Singapore's Bob the 3D Builder | Amongst Us “When I saw this job, I was like, ‘Is 3D printing really a valid thing that people do for a living?’” Meet Wen Sheng, whose daily grind involves crafting design solutions for 3D parts aboard marine vessels. The maritime industry often flies under the radar, remaining a hidden mystery to many young graduates seeking a career in engineering. But as an additive manufacturing engineer in the maritime industry, Wen Sheng can’t imagine doing anything else.  Watch the full video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/f-hrijCqF0w?si=4UU9OLI70gB4on99

To Save Lives On The Road, Singapore’s Driving Culture Needs To Change By Kimberly Lim and Hykel Quek Are the current penalties for dangerous driving adequate? It’s debatable. But the surefire way to prevent more fatalities on Singapore’s roads is to change how drivers behave behind the wheel. Read more https://www.ricemedia.co/?p=71331