Author: Arman ShahPage 1 of 31

A former travel writer with fond memories of solo adventures in Southeast Asia, Arman is now founder and editor of The Everyday People.

If you ever see him approaching with a camera and voice recorder in hand, please choose kindness and don’t decline his request for an interview.

Dalilawati: From Hustle to Heart Work

Humans of Sentosa | “What am I most proud of in my growth as a person? That’s a good question. I’ve never really thought about that. Maybe it’s because I’ve never stopped growing. Even though life can be challenging, I know I’m constantly adapting, learning and evolving.”

Singapore Dragon Boat Festival 2025

21 – 22 June 2025: Doubling up as the national championship, the event is the most competitive dragon boat race in Singapore.

SuperAI 2025

18 – 19 June 2025: SuperAI brings together the most exciting frontier technology startups, creators, and innovators to shape the future.

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

14 – 15 June 2025: Sing’theatre Academy’s adult musical theatre troupe, The Showstoppers, returns with the award-winning Broadway comedy.

Income Eco Run 2025

8 June 2025: Join runners of all ages who strive to champion a zero-waste lifestyle in Singapore at this year’s Income Eco Run.

DOKI! DOKI! Anime Market 2025

7 – 8 June 2025: The anime market artist presents artist alleys offering the best fandom artwork in the market.

Project Pasar Malam by Twilight

31 May – 1 June 2025: Singaporeans are invited to relive the magic of old-school pasar malams — but this time, it’s indoors at Suntec.

NAO 2025: Night At Orchard

30 May – 1 June 2025: The only night market in Singapore’s prime shopping district returns to showcase creative and experiential brands.

GastroBeats 2025

29 May – 22 June 2025: Get ready to satisfy your cravings for great food, live music and endless fun at the annual festival.

Rashid Rahim of Pop Motif: Pushing the Boundaries of a Renovation Company

Rashid Rahim, better known as Achito-san, is a vibrant figure in Singapore’s creative scene, weaving together threads of art, music and community engagement into a unique tapestry of…

Korea Travel Fair 2025: Your Gateway to K-Culture

16 – 18 May 2025: The three-day event event by the Korea Tourism Organization marks the 50th anniversary of Korea–Singapore diplomatic ties.

Vesak Day 2025

12 May 2025: Learn more about this public holiday that sees devotees commemorate the birth, enlightenment and nirvana of Gautama Buddha. 

Mother’s Day 2025

11 May 2025: It’s the time of the year to celebrate the matriarch of your family on Mother’s Day in Singapore.

Your GRC Might Be Why You’re Still Single in Singapore

As Singapore gears up for the 2025 General Election, Coffee Meets Bagel explores something just as personal as politics: dating.

Who Wants to Read About Me? The Art and Business of Writing a Memoir

4 May 2025: This is part of NAC-NLB Writer’s Lab manuscript incubation programme – writer Don Shiau is one of the four 2025 recipients.

Celebrate Peranakan Culture at Capitol Singapore and CHIJMES

1 – 25 May 2025: Honour Singapore’s rich and intangible cultural heritage with programmes that shine light on our Peranakan culture. 

Singapore HeritageFest 2025

1 – 25 May 2025: Explore our nation’s living heritage at Singapore’s longest-running celebration of our shared cultural identity.

Pesta Raya 2025 at Esplanade

1 – 4 May 2025: The festival celebrates the icons and treasures of the Malay community through theatre, dance, and music from the Nusantara.

Labour Day 2025

1 May 2025: This public holiday commemorates the significant contributions made by workers to Singapore’s development and progress.

Liam: Reflecting on His Mixed Ethnicity and Childhood in Singapore

“I don’t think there’s a place or city that I actually call home. Maybe it’s because I moved around quite a bit growing up. Even today, my family is scattered in different parts of the world. So I don’t know where home is. Do I even have one?”