TRAVEL
The Conscious Traveller: Visit a Johor farm undoing the scars of palm oil cultivation
The farm, located on a former palm oil plantation, holds monthly open day tours for members of the public.
4 things to do
Entertainment
Director Stephen Chow reignites talk of music collab with Mayday
Chow wrote in April 2023 they had agreed to form a “limited-time band” called Juneday.
Food
Privacy please: More restaurants open up cosy dining rooms
Like in private dining, some of these restaurants offer a curated menu.
Remaking hawker staples: Hipster hawkers dish out mala char siew, mentaiko braised pork belly and more
These hawkers face stiff competition in bidding for stalls that results in prohibitive rental rates.
Food Picks: Pocket-friendly Steamed Society; S. Korean food fair at Takashimaya
Try the Salted Egg Pork Pate Rice for a fuss-free, tasty meal at Steamed Society.
podcasts
Podcast: The dramatic off-screen lives of the cast of the beloved Chinese drama My Fair Princess
One of the most famous Chinese dramas ever is the period romance My Fair Princess - but where are the members of its main cast now?
Motoring
Rare Rides: The allure of driving Volkswagen’s only 1.5-litre T-Cross in Singapore
Only one unit of this model was brought in, making this a rare chance to drive a one-of-a-kind car.
Polestar 4 to launch ahead of 3 in Singapore
Swedish firm begins production of the 3 full-sized SUV in China, but sales yet to start.