Magazine | Melinda Murphy

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MELINDA MURPHY

NEWSPAPER & MAGAZINE

JOURNALIST/WRITER OF THE YEAR 2018

Media Publishers Association of Singapore (MPAS)

I've written a zillion different things: books, travel pieces, environmental stories, profile pieces about powerful and interesting people, business reports ... and much more. My style? I write conversationally and often in the first person, though I can adopt any style needed for a project.

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My 9/11 Story

New York Times

Read about my day as a helicopter reporter in the last commercial aircraft flying on 9/11.

RACISM IN AMERICA

My personal take on racism in the US as an American living overseas.

LOSING YOUR JOB IN SINGAPORE

What expats in Singapore need to know as they face job loss in the light of COVID-19.

A BLACK & WHITE IN SELETAR CAMP

Colonial Black & White homes are part of Singapore's history. Read what it's like to own one.

LIFE WITH A LEMON

A funny slice-of-life about my awful car.

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TRUE COST OF RECEIPTS

Did you know receipts can't be recycled? Learn how they are bad for the planet in so many ways.

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THE SILVER LINING

COVID-19 has an unexpected bright side.

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Best Foot Forward

Stephanie Syptak-Ramnath is the Deputy Chief of Mission in Singapore. Her amazing story will inspire you,

The Magic of Lapland

In search of Santa...

Bigger is Not Always Better

Read about my lifelong curse: the trouble with big feet.

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Myanmar: a Place for Kids

A family trip to Myanmar

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The Garaj Mahal

One man's junk is another man's treasurer.

An Unexpected Twist

Testicular torsion can be sudden and serious.

There is Hope

A look at suicide and depression

Water

Unquenchable Thirst

Could Singapore run out of water?

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A Lady on a Mission

Meet the Dutch ambassador to Singapore

Earth's Secret Weapon

Mangroves may be the secret to keeping our planet liveable

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No Sweat!

Sweat is a fact of life in Singapore, but it doen't mean we have to like it.

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Long-Distance Grief

Mourning in the time of COVID-19

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A Renovation Romance

Meet a couple who actually enjoyed renovating their home together

From Black-eyed Peas to Bonfires

A look at how the world rings in the New Year

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What Dreams are Made of

Find out the story behind latex

Party Straws

Straws Suck

Where did this straw obsession come from anyway?

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Home on Adam Drive

Black and White homes are a part of Singapore's history

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Ambassador for a Day

The culmination of a contest I organized: read the girls' stories

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A Weighty Issue

Selfies and school stress might lead to anorexia

Magic of the Middle East

A family trip to Dubai

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A Life-Changing Cup

These simple cups are good for women and the planet.

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Tracing Roots

Checking out my ancestral home

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Telling an Awful Truth

If something bad happened in your past, should you tell your children?

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Towards Zero Hunger

Small changes you can make now can save others later

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Foodie Adventures in Vietnam

Visiting the indigenous people and learning about their food heritage

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The Good Fight

Seeking justice for domestic workers

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To Serve or Not to Serve

Should expat children serve in Singapore's military?

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Craving Normalcy & Fighting the Panic

Is the Circuit Breaker starting to get you?

Fire

Fighting Fires, Past & Present

Could old indigenous ways be the key to fighting Australian fires?

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Banning the Bag

Why are plastic bags all that bad?

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Battle of the Bubbles

We tasted bubble tea across Singapore. Which is best?

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Parade of Beauty

A visit to one of the oldest parades in the world in Takayama Japan

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Expat Foremothers

Who were the expat women who helped found Singapore?

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