On political history, book reviews, and more.

Established in 2014, this independent blog explores key concepts in Singapore’s official narrative.

Is the government as incorruptible and meritocratic as it proclaims to be?

This is my humble space on the internet to post socio-political SG book reviews and occasional research into some hard facts that are hidden in plain sight. A lot of the fact-checking has been supported by extremely diligent and intelligent netizens.

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Take care and happy pondering! 👋

— Jess.

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Latest Posts

• Quick Thoughts on Recent Affairs (NS, LP, TCJ, CLH)
• Asia Sentinel Blocked, and Ong Beng Seng Updates
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Personal Favourite Posts

Some of these (each) took more than 20 hours plus to put together. Worth it.

• Powerful Siblings in Singapore
• PAP and Property
• LKY and Opium Trade
• Mrs. LKY: “The Dragon Lady”
• Mr. Yoong: Blogging Quotes
• Once a Jolly Hangman and Beyond Suspicion (book reviews)

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My debut poetry chapbook is out! 📚

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