Word on the Street

Real people. Straight questions. Join Arman Shah for conversations with artists, athletes and personalities from Singapore and beyond.

10 Best Halloween Events in 2026

From haunted houses to trick-or-treat activities, these are our top picks for best Halloween events happening in Singapore.

Black-and-white photograph of a woman wearing sunglasses at a crowded school funfair in Singapore, photographed by Tan Pin Pin in 1992.

Guide to Singapore International Photography Festival 2026

Discover captivating photography exhibitions from Singapore and beyond at the 10th Singapore International Photography Festival.

15 Best Halal Buffets in Singapore

Feast your way through Singapore with our top picks of halal-certified buffets for seafood, international spreads, local favourites and more.

Shinpei kneels before Satoko beneath a starry sky surrounded by glowing fireflies in the Firefly Wedding teaser visual.

Firefly Wedding Episode 1 Review

Romance, danger and obsession collide in Firefly Wedding. We review the anime's gripping first episode, its unlikely central couple and the unsettling relationship at the heart of the story.

Young Fei and Kai play their violins together at sunset in The Violinist

The Violinist Review: A Singapore Love Story Shaped by War

Set against the Japanese Occupation, this award-winning animated feature transforms Singapore’s wartime history into a profoundly moving story of music, love and hope.

Muhamad Ridhwan wearing boxing gloves and leaning against the red ropes of a boxing ring.

Muhamad Ridhwan: Unfinished Business Brings Him Back for One More Fight

Nine years after our first interview, Singaporean boxer Muhamad Ridhwan returns and talks unfinished business, rediscovering his purpose and what it means to step into the ring again.

Singaporean cinematographer Bao Le Cheok on the set of Finding Yiyi

Bao Le Cheok: What Leaving Singapore Taught Me About Becoming a Filmmaker

Singaporean cinematographer Bao Le Cheok shares how moving to Los Angeles tested her security, challenged her sense of identity and ultimately transformed her understanding of home and success.

Amy Yang: When Home Becomes the Best Kind of Care

For years, Amy has cared for her mother with dementia at home. Her story reveals the love, resilience and everyday realities behind family caregiving in Singapore.

Ngiam Teo: From Combat Medic to Music Composer

He once believed medicine was his only path. Then one conversation gave him the courage to trust his music—and begin composing new worlds through film, games and performance.