Lee Hsien Yang Granted Asylum in UK

As Singapore prepares for Deepavali, a heartwarming TikTok video by local restaurant @haeclaypotsg highlights the spirit of generosity, showing a man surprising an Indian foreign worker with a meal and $100, prompting reflection on the hardships these workers face in returning home. In the arts realm, Hương Ngô's exhibition 'Core Memory' at MCASB explores her family's experiences as refugees from Vietnam, using cyanotypes to represent resilience amid adversity. Meanwhile, Lee Hsien Yang, the youngest son of Singapore's founding father, has been granted asylum in the UK, citing persecution from his brother's government amid a longstanding family feud over their father's estate. The Singaporean government denies these claims, asserting that he is free to return. Additionally, Alavari Jeevathol, a youth humanist leader, reflects on the Singapore Conference on Global Humanism, expressing a sense of nostalgia and concern over governmental surveillance during the event. These narratives collectively shed light on the diverse experiences of individuals connected to Singapore, from acts of kindness to political strife and cultural reflections.