https://www.scmp.com/rss/500529/feed en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com “I came to the US for college. The first thing I learned was that, man, y’all cannot tell Asians apart,” said Jocelyn Chia, as her audience at New York’s Gotham Comedy Club burst into laughter. “I learned this ’cos back in college when I went to the bars with my Asian posse, we could all get in with one ID,” the comedian said, before delivering the punchline: “We used my dad’s ID.” Although Asian representation within the performing arts in the United States remains disproportionately tiny,... https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/society/article/3009783/crazy-funny-asians-comics-proving-western-stereotypes-are?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/society/article/3009783/crazy-funny-asians-comics-proving-western-stereotypes-are?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 11 May 2019 10:00:08 +0000 Singapore’s proposed new law to combat “fake news” is facing strong resistance ahead of a parliamentary debate on the legislation – with three independent lawmakers this week joining the fray by proposing amendments to the controversial bill. The intervention by the three nominated members of parliament (NMPs) comes amid alarm among some Singapore-focused academics, journalists and global tech giants, over provisions in the law which they say give the government arbitrary powers to determine... https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3008484/fake-news-decisions-singapore-government-should-be-subject?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3008484/fake-news-decisions-singapore-government-should-be-subject?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 01 May 2019 14:16:42 +0000 How far would you travel for crabs slathered in black pepper and spicy sauce, an experience that requires more napkins than you have hands, and is likely to blemish your clothes? If the crowds flocking to Yummy Tummy in Queens, New York City – despite no subway access – are any indication, people are happy to go the extra mile for one of Singapore’s most loved dishes. Long lines form outside the restaurant, especially on the evenings and weekends. Patrons come from all over New York and beyond,... https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/society/article/3007920/meet-singaporean-immigrants-taking-bite-out-big-apple?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/society/article/3007920/meet-singaporean-immigrants-taking-bite-out-big-apple?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 28 Apr 2019 04:30:09 +0000 Over 80 academics from around the world have written to the Singapore government expressing concerns over how recently proposed laws against online falsehoods could threaten academic freedom in the city state. The Protection From Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Bill, tabled in parliament on April 1, has raised eyebrows for the sweeping powers it would hand the government. In their letter, sent to Singapore’s education minister on April 11 and made available to the media on April 13, the... https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3006013/dozens-university-dons-concerned-singapores-anti-fake-news?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3006013/dozens-university-dons-concerned-singapores-anti-fake-news?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 13 Apr 2019 06:55:13 +0000