The Local Rebel
An intersectional feminist collective with a mission to educate and empower the local youth. Established in 2015, TLR provides a voice for those who rarely see themselves in the Singaporean Story. TLR's zines explore intersectional feminism within a Singaporean context, with a different focus per issue.
2015 - 2021
"TLR started in 2015 with the goal of telling the stories of those who are routinely underrepresented by the island’s major media outlets. The zine, made with thick paper and adorned with minimalist graphics, has the slogan “Educate and Empower” on its cover. Everything is done in-house by Irie and teammates Dhya Syarah, 22, Qis, 23, and Myrah, 21."
— VICE "Singapore’s Zines Tackle the Issues Mainstream Media Won't", 2019. Read the interview here.