Author: Theodore Teh

housing nerd, poetry enjoyer, red cross cadet

Systemic Neglection and Outdated Reasoning: How the Arts are Sidelined and Overlooked

In an ever-evolving world, an open-mindedness towards the Arts is a mark of prudence. With the Humanities and Arts rapidly gaining relevance in the modern world, why is it that we still subconsciously sideline them? I’ve been focusing on the Humanities since Year 3, and ever since I’d made that decision, I’ve faced incessant questioning… Read More Systemic Neglection and Outdated Reasoning: How the Arts are Sidelined and Overlooked

Theodore Teh

The Long Island Plan: The Unspoken Trade-offs in National Development

We stand at a crossroads between the country’s development and the conservation of the natural environment. Climate change has unleashed its fury upon the world, and Singapore is no exception. 30% of the island-city state is elevated only 5 metres above mean sea level, subjecting it to the adverse effects of sea level rise. Both… Read More The Long Island Plan: The Unspoken Trade-offs in National Development

Theodore Teh

The First Three Generations of Singapore MRT Trains Tell You Their Stories

106 train sets are finally retiring after over 25 years of loyal service on the North-South and East-West MRT Lines. From top left, clockwise: Kawasaki C151, Kawasaki C151 (refurbished), Siemens C651 and Nippon Sharyo C751B On October 4, 2024, the last Siemens C651 and Kawasaki Heavy Industries & Nippon Sharyo C751B train sets were withdrawn… Read More The First Three Generations of Singapore MRT Trains Tell You Their Stories

Theodore Teh

Marching down the line in Red Cross Youth’s NDP contingent

Mom, I’m FAMOUS!- I mean, RED CROSS YOUTH IS!! (Top: Red Cross Youth contingent during TD40 transformation. / Photo: NDP photographers) If you asked me 5 years ago, 2 years ago or even 1 year ago what I thought I’d be doing every Saturday in 2024, I would most certainly not have answered, “Marching in the NDP.”… Read More Marching down the line in Red Cross Youth’s NDP contingent

Theodore Teh