Mynah Magazine (Issue 05)

“Mynah Magazine has consistently been a home for some of the sharpest, most distinctive writing in Singapore. The perfect antidote to a culture of cynicism and hot takes, Mynah is thoughtful without being ponderous, heartfelt without being sentimental, and above all, a tremendously enjoyable read.”
—Jeremy Tiang, Singapore Literature Prize-winning author and translator

“I struggle to say something that hasn't already been said about Mynah Magazine. A cult favourite that deserves so much more mainstream attention, Mynah is intelligent, thoughtful, and critical writing. The care put into the integrity of its editorial content, and the attention to the overall reading experience (from type to paper to binding), puts Mynah at the forefront of what a good magazine can and should be. There isn't another magazine like this in Singapore.”
—Randy Yeo, Creative Director and Founder of Practice Theory

“Mynah Magazine presents a bold, eclectic look at the curious, unnoticed or surprising aspects of Singapore culture and the politics of everyday life. Its stories are engrossing, the writing smart and incisive. Every issue reminds me how many rich and varied worlds Singapore can contain.”
—Yu-Mei Balasingamchow, author of Names Have Been Changed

Mynah is an independent, Singapore-focused magazine of long-form non-fiction. Their essays, reportage, and narrative journalism span architecture, labour, subcultures, ecology, and the overlooked corners of Singapore life. Ultimately, a Mynah story is one that only Mynah could tell—stories that don't fit the news cycle, the school syllabus, or the status quo. They have published five issues since 2016, amassing a cult following.

Mynah is run by editor-in-chief Ruby Thiagarajan, managing editor Karen Gwee, and contributing editors Isabelle Lim and Darren Wan.