Every culture has their own origin stories. Tales of ancient gods and heroes legitimise political lineages, justify occupancy of lands and foster tribal unity…
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A large proportion of local comic creators have cited Japanese manga as their greatest source of inspiration and influence in their formative…
Two kingdoms vie for power over the Malaccan Straits: Te Johor Sultanate under Sultan Alauddin Riayat Shah III, a rising power in the east born from the ashes of Melaka…
A kitten boards the ship of Parameswara, a prince on the run from Majapahit forces after his failed uprising. Leaving behind the beautiful lands of Nusantara, they end up on the shores of Temasek…
Singaporeans are fortunate. We enjoy access to a wide array of food, consumer products and…
Similar to the state of cartooning in Malaysia after independence, the early years of Singapore nationhood was one of social consensus building. Cartoons in newspapers were expected to play the role of supporting government policies and campaigns.