Deconstructing the Role of Social Media in Adolescent Violence
Beyond the Screen: Deconstructing the Role of Social Media in Adolescent Violence – A Case Study from Malaysia Abstract This paper critically examines the alleged role of social media in a fatal school stabbing incident in Malaysia on October 14, 2025, involving a...
The Resilience and Restraint of the Russian Economy
The Resilience and Restraint of the Russian Economy: A Geopolitical Discourse in the Shadow of Conflict Abstract: This paper analyzes the intricate geopolitical and economic discourse surrounding Russia's economic resilience in the face of prolonged Western sanctions...
Weekend Kids’ Events in Singapore
October 18-20, 2025 🎃 Halloween Events Anchorpoint Pumpkin Maze ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Cost: FREE | Dates: Oct 18-26 A fantastic community Halloween experience that doesn't break the bank. The pumpkin maze offers multiple activities including trick-or-treating, face painting, and photo...
Dal.Komm Playground at Guoco Midtown
Dal.Komm Playground at Guoco Midtown represents a significant departure from the traditional Dal.Komm Coffee outlets that many Singaporeans first discovered through the popular K-drama Descendants of the Sun. Rather than functioning solely as a coffee shop, this...
Social Media’s Perceived Role in Youth Violence and Policy Responses in Malaysia
The Digital Echo: Social Media's Perceived Role in Youth Violence and Policy Responses in Malaysia Abstract: The fatal stabbing of a 16-year-old schoolgirl in Malaysia by a 14-year-old male classmate on October 14, 2025, sent shockwaves across the nation. In the...
The Online Safety (Relief and Accountability) Bill and personal rights
In the digital age, where the internet has become an indispensable tool for communication, commerce, and social interaction, the proliferation of online harms has emerged as a significant societal challenge. These harms, ranging from the non-consensual distribution of...
Gaza Hostage Crisis, Trump’s Intervention, and Singapore’s Strategic Position
The October 14-15, 2025 developments in the Gaza conflict represent a critical inflection point in the ceasefire process. US President Donald Trump's direct intervention through threats of violence against Hamas, combined with Israel's aid restrictions, has created a...
Charlie Kirk’s Assassination: Political Violence in America and Its Implications for Singapore
The Event: A Nation Shocked On September 10, 2025, conservative activist Charlie Kirk was murdered during a Turning Point USA campus event at Utah Valley University. Kirk was shot in the neck while engaging with an audience member about mass shootings in the United...
Singapore’s CPF Achieves Historic A Rating
A Momentous Achievement for Asia-Pacific On October 15, 2025, Singapore reached a significant milestone in its social welfare landscape. The Central Provident Fund, the nation's cornerstone mandatory savings scheme, became the first pension system in the entire...
The Ashley Tellis Case: A Pivotal Moment for US-India Relations
On October 14, 2025, US federal prosecutors charged Ashley Tellis, a prominent 64-year-old scholar and long-time government advisor specializing in India policy, with retaining classified information and allegedly meeting with Chinese officials. The case marks a...