MEDIA PRACTICUM: JOURNALISM

Work Produced by Students of M350 class at the School of Management and Communication, Republic Polytechnic, Singapore

M350 Media Practicum (Journalism) module is undertaken by third-year Diploma in Mass Communication (Journalism track) students at Republic Polytechnic, Singapore.

This module seeks to produce professionally competent reporters with the skills to deliver compelling news and the desired professional behaviours and conduct the industry thrives on.

It is designed as a specialisation module to better prepare students for the media industry. It aims to give them an opportunity to work in a realistic newsroom environment and on assigned deliverables relevant to journalism.

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Nov 17, 20226 min read

Heritage with A Heart: Old Chang Kee

Old Chang Kee has been synonymous wi th Singapore for over 50 years. From a simple coffee shop stall at Rex cinema, to having shops in...

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Keeping the Otak-Otak Kampung spirit alive.

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Nov 15, 20227 min read

Keeping the Otak-Otak Kampung spirit alive.

Owner Normanshah shares about the evolution of Otak-Otak Kampung and how a traditional local delicacy remains relevant in contemporary...

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Once you Pop, you cannot Stop: 31-Year-Old ventures into POP MART as a new hobby

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Nov 14, 20227 min read

Once you Pop, you cannot Stop: 31-Year-Old ventures into POP MART as a new hobby

Have you ever wondered why people spend their money on Popmarts and to what extent can this addiction go? We spoke with Clarice, a...

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Makeup with a Purpose:How a 26-year old makes a difference with just her love for animals and makeup

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Nov 14, 20228 min read

Makeup with a Purpose:How a 26-year old makes a difference with just her love for animals and makeup

By: Tanya Shroff, Daeshni Preethi and Christa Danielle A cosmetic brand founded with the heart of saving the animals, Endangered...

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Tradition, their cup of tea: Fourth-generation Chinatown tea merchant pays tribute to family roots

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Nov 14, 202213 min read

Tradition, their cup of tea: Fourth-generation Chinatown tea merchant pays tribute to family roots

Since 1925, family-run wholesale tea business, Pek Sin Choon, has delivered quality Chinese tea and preserved generations of tradition....

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"You got to have passion to do it": Jamming studio owner who views setbacks as opportunities

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Nov 14, 202210 min read

"You got to have passion to do it": Jamming studio owner who views setbacks as opportunities

When Hanesh Manoharan welcomed live gigs at Treble Cube Productions, his neighbours were not too fond. Complaints led to a shutdown but...

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Geylang Serai Market and Food Centre: Our Heritage and Community

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Nov 14, 20227 min read

Geylang Serai Market and Food Centre: Our Heritage and Community

A social hub for everyone to experience and learn more about the Malay heritage and culture Written by: Sng Yan Ting, Joel Ng, Nur...

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Thirty Years: How One Man Single-Handedly Curated One Of Singapore’s Most Impressive Antique Collect

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Nov 14, 20227 min read

Thirty Years: How One Man Single-Handedly Curated One Of Singapore’s Most Impressive Antique Collect

Mr Patrick Phoa has been obsessed with antiques since the 1970s - and his shop has since captured the attention of many visitors. By: Tay...

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Kaya Toast: A homegrown breakfast staple Singaporeans have loved for a long time

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Nov 14, 20228 min read

Kaya Toast: A homegrown breakfast staple Singaporeans have loved for a long time

Despite its simplicity, kaya toast is a well-loved commodity by Singaporeans from all walks of life. But why is this classic breakfast...

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From hosting grungy house parties to global NFT conferences: Joshua Yap’s rise to the event moon

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Nov 10, 20229 min read

From hosting grungy house parties to global NFT conferences: Joshua Yap’s rise to the event moon

Synopsis: Whether it's in a house, club, or cruise, Joshua always had a burning passion for throwing and hosting parties since his...

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“Like chicken, mutton, and beef, you can find everything in this shop.”

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Nov 10, 20227 min read

“Like chicken, mutton, and beef, you can find everything in this shop.”

Tucked away in a cosy corner at Far East Plaza, one can not only find a bookstore with a few rare gems but also a friend in Mr Noorul...

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Here to Rock Your World: Rise of the young rockstars

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Nov 10, 20227 min read

Here to Rock Your World: Rise of the young rockstars

A scene that was once dominated by veterans and long-time musicians of the past, now has more fresh faces than ever before. Nabil (24),...

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Where in Singapore are the Annoying Brothers?

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Nov 10, 20227 min read

Where in Singapore are the Annoying Brothers?

After years of doing street and event performances, the 2-year ban on busking in 2020 resulted in The Annoying Brothers having to embark...

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Not a Karang Guni but a keeper: Junkie’s Corner on Turf Club bids farewell to vintage history

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Nov 10, 20226 min read

Not a Karang Guni but a keeper: Junkie’s Corner on Turf Club bids farewell to vintage history

Alan Wong is a man with a passion for collecting antique and vintage items. He has used this passion to build a business at 2 Turf Club...

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Seeing the diversity in pole dancing through the varying lenses of Singapore’s pole practitioners

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Nov 10, 20228 min read

Seeing the diversity in pole dancing through the varying lenses of Singapore’s pole practitioners

Today, pole dancing is practised by people of all ages, sizes and gender, though it does come with its own set of challenges. Tanny Tait,...

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A legacy that lives on Ruby YE Photo,One of Singapore's few remaining vintage film processing store

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Nov 10, 20227 min read

A legacy that lives on Ruby YE Photo,One of Singapore's few remaining vintage film processing store

CNA speaks to the owners of Ruby YE Photos and learns about their history, which began with a modest store along Orchard Road, while the...

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Behind the cleaver: Who exactly is Da Butcherman chopping away in the local wrestling scene?

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Nov 10, 202211 min read

Behind the cleaver: Who exactly is Da Butcherman chopping away in the local wrestling scene?

By Damian Chong A match between famous wrestlers The Undertaker and Kane sparked his passion into wrestling. Danial Alias shares how he...

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Passion to profession: cosplayers with vision and vocation

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Nov 10, 20227 min read

Passion to profession: cosplayers with vision and vocation

By Team 8, M350 D4 (Nuramira, Pearly, Shakir, Gu Dian) Cosplaying - a single hobby or a convergence of multiple hobbies? When one thinks...

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Nov 8, 20226 min read

Cancer Knows No Age

Twenties, the prime age for youths to finally discover more about the world, to chase and fulfill their dreams of attaining what they...

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Nov 8, 20225 min read

All The Money In The World!

With all the money in the world, there are definitely notes with a lot of history. There is a group of people who find joy in that and...

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