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The award, which comes with a cash prize of S$50,000, will be presented at the Singapore Summit on November 8–9. It was established to recognise and celebrate works that contribute to Singapore’s rich history of stories and knowledge. In doing so, the prize honours the role of history as a vital thread that holds societies together. It is also a way of promoting Singapore’s rich heritage and enabling future generations to understand the nation’s ethos and values.
To win the Singapore Prize, a person must demonstrate exemplary acts of kindness and caring that have been sustained over a long period of time. This is a unique and important aspect of the award as it recognises the efforts of people who may not be in the spotlight but are working tirelessly to improve the lives of others around them. The winners of the Singapore Prize will receive a trophy and 12-month Storytel audiobook gift subscriptions.
A prize-winning publication must have a clear historical focus and be published in English between 1 June 2021 and 31 May 2024. It can be a single-authored or co-authored book that addresses any period, theme, or field of Singapore’s history and that is scholarly and historically ambitious.
In the English literature category, two Epigram Books titles shared the top prize: Straits Times journalist Akshita Nanda’s debut novel Nimita’s Place, about two women navigating their family expectations in India and Singapore; and speculative short story collection Lion City, by Ng Yi-Sheng, who previously won for English poetry. Other winners included poet Cyril Wong’s Beachlight, a clarion call for gender and linguistic reclamation; and a non-fiction entry by Ng Kai-Sheng, about the lost housing estate Dakota Crescent, in which he grew up.
Unlike most other national lotteries, Singapore Toto does not have taxes on the winnings of its prizes. However, international players who are paying taxes in their home countries must be aware that they will have to claim the prize money from their local authorities.
This is a major difference from most other lotteries in the world where winnings are taxed, resulting in lower odds of winning the jackpot. It is therefore important to play responsibly and be aware of how much you are spending on each line of numbers. If you are unsure of what size bet to make, we recommend consulting with an expert. A professional can help you calculate how much your ticket costs, the likelihood of winning a particular prize amount and how many lines to buy. You can find a qualified specialist at the Singapore Pools website. They are available 24/7 to help you with your questions. They can also assist you with your lottery strategy and offer advice on how to maximize your chances of winning.