Singapore Prize Winner
The Singapore Prize recognises outstanding publications in English that have made a significant impact on the study of the history of Singapore and its region. It is open to both fiction and non-fiction, whether authored or translated into English. Submissions must address any time period, theme or field of Singaporean history. In addition to the top award of $200,000, there are six runners-up prizes of $100,000 each.
The inaugural winner of the NUS Singapore History Prize was archaeologist John Miksic for his book, Singapore And The Silk Road Of The Sea, 1300-1800. It synthesises 25 years of archaeological research to reconstruct the 14th century port of Singapore. The book also examines changes to the city-state’s economic, political and social history over 200 years. Other notable works that have won the prize include Leluhur: Singapore’s Kampong Gelam by Hidayah Amin, Imperial Creatures by Timothy P. Barnard and Home Is Where We Are by Chang Yun-Long.
William’s visit to Singapore will also include the United for Wildlife summit, a meeting of government agencies, conservation groups and corporations to combat the global trade in illegal wildlife products. He will also try his hand at dragon boating and meet Singaporeans to see how they are addressing the issue of biodiversity loss.
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In an interview with The Straits Times, Liew said he was surprised to receive the accolade. The prize is a recognition of his talent to balance “detailed political reporting with human interest stories.” He has also received international accolades, including winning three Eisner awards, considered the Oscars of the comic world, for his graphic novel, Ning Cai.
He is known for his ability to “tackle complex issues with a depth of knowledge while keeping his writing readable and accessible.” His stories often focus on the effects of policy decisions or social trends. His work has been published in English, Chinese, Malay and Tamil.
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Melvin Keng, the winner of the inaugural SIA-Young Architects Award, only started his practice five years ago. He wants to use architecture and design to improve the status quo. He hopes to change the way people think about their homes and communities.
The TOTO game was launched in 1968 and is one of the most popular games in Singapore. It has evolved over the decades, from a traditional pre-printed ticket to on-demand printing at any Singapore Pools outlet. The prize structure has also changed several times, from a five-out-of-49 format to the current 6 out of 42 and System Entry options. There is a one-in-eleven chance of winning the top prize in each draw.