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• A Singaporean Does Not Need Your Racial Approval

  Singapore can survive disagreement. It cannot safely normalise the idea that citizenship comes in racial grades. A pink NRIC does not come in different shades according to race. There is…

  September 7, 2026

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  Navigating Singapore’s Weapons Regulations for Collectors

  For a serious collector, legal possession is only the beginning A 19.5 cm object. A 12 cm blade. Plastic bags. Tape. A sock. A high-cut shoe. And the departure security…

  August 29, 2026

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  28 Aug 2026 – Stuck Keris Blade? Don’t Force It.

  A firm knock at the right spot on the batang serunai may be all it takes to release the blade without damaging the fittings. Simple trick. Big difference. – JoFe

  August 28, 2026

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  Iron From the Sky?

  What the Ground Actually Says About Ancient Kedah Meteoritic iron is real. Ancient people really used it. That still does not make meteorites the best explanation for Sungai Batu, Gunung…

  August 23, 2026

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  2026 – When Someone Else Asks the Questions: My Conversation with Raja Razie on RR.Unscripted

  Most of the time, I am the one deciding which story to tell. I choose the object. I choose the angle. I decide what to explain, what to leave out,…

  August 14, 2026

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  eBook – 20th Century Impressions of British Malaya

  May 1, 2026

• Protected: 2026 – Malay Heritage Centre Docent Training Programme – Presentation Slides

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  March 25, 2026

• A Rock That Didn’t Begin Here

  A newly acquired 2.5kg stony iron meteorite joins the collection. Dense, magnetic, and nickel-positive, it invites both scientific curiosity and quiet reflection. This post explores identification basics, the temptation to slice it open, and the strange calm of holding a fragment of deep cosmic time.

  January 4, 2026

• A Wall That Remembers

  The content reflects on a 2026 tear-off calendar featuring the horse, symbolizing swift success. Instead of discarding it, the author preserves it on a wall filled with personal memorabilia, emphasizing the importance of tangible reminders of life experiences. This chaotic yet meaningful display serves as a living archive, highlighting enduring values.

  January 1, 2026

• The Blue Tick, and What It Actually Means

  I woke up to a small icon that carries more weight than it looks. Meta has officially verified all my accounts across Facebook, Instagram, and Threads. The blue tick now…

  December 17, 2025