Did you know that long hairstyles on men were banned for a brief period in Singapore? In this episode, we delve into the unique and controversial Long Hair Ban in Singapore from the 1960s. Discover why the government decided to target men with long hair, the social and cultural implications of the ban, and the public reaction. We'll explore the quirky enforcement methods and how hairstyles became a battleground for societal values and state control in Singapore's past.

 

Credits:

 

Hosted and Produced by Terence Chia (@tchia) and Haresh Tilani (@hareshtilani)

Sound Engineering - Tristen Yeak (@yeakstreet)

Project Manager - Dominique Lee

Commissioning Editor - Danny Koordi

 

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Podcast artwork by Denise Nicole Yap, you can reach her on Instagram @deniseardenise

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