September 7 – The hate coming from Singaporeans towards Crazy Rich Asians, which puts Singapore on the world map as it continues to top the United States box office, is surprising.

AUGUST 31 — It is Merdeka under a new government. What a glorious day!…

Read more: What I want for Merdeka

AUGUST 24 ― I tried to reassure a lung cancer patient ― who receives free doses of crizotinib (brand name Xalkori) on a patient assistance programme ― that the Ministry of Health (MOH) had promised to retain existing patient access schemes like his, as it was only suspending two new applications by pharmaceutical companies for the programme.…

Read more: Making patient assistance programmes more transparent

AUGUST 17 — When I was a child, I used to hope for things like getting straight As in exams (yes, I was bit of a nerd in school and most of the time, I did get those As).…

Read more: The timidity of hope