Temasek Foundation supports a diverse range of programmes that uplift lives and communities in Singapore and beyond. Through philanthropic endowments gifted by Temasek, and gifts and contributions from others, these programmes strengthen social resilience, foster international exchange and regional capabilities, advance science and protect the planet.
The NUS Singapore History Prize was established in 2014 with a generous gift from an anonymous donor, inspired by Kishore Mahbubani’s article “Three stories to strengthen our Singapore spirit” published in The Straits Times on 12 April 2014. The prize has been expanded for 2025-2027 to include a new Arts and Multimedia category open to works delivered in the English language or their translation into the language. This new category seeks to recognise artful, multimedia and artistic works that engage with Singapore’s history in ways that provide new insights or excitingly excite the imagination of Singaporeans about their country’s rich past.
This year’s winner of the NUS Singapore History Prize for Arts and Multimedia is Shubigi Rao for Pulp III: An Intimate Inventory Of The Banished Book (2022), a decade-long project on banished books that she completed this year. It beat out five other shortlisted works in the consumer choice vote to win the top prize of $50,000. The prize is the highest awarded by the Singapore History Prize.
In its third edition, the NUS Singapore History Prize for Arts and Media is a biennial award that honours outstanding works of creative expression in a variety of formats, including but not limited to fiction, memoir, poetry, graphic novels, and non-fiction, that explore or reflect the theme of Singapore’s history. This year’s jury panel includes renowned local and international writers, historians, researchers, and artists.
Launched in 1968, the TOTO game was the first lottery game to be introduced by Singapore Pools. In its earliest form, it was a manual lottery game where jackpots would be added up every draw until there was a winning ticket. The game evolved in 1981 to become the first national lottery to adopt the snowballing feature, where jackpot amounts accumulated over time when there was no winner. It was also one of the first international lotteries to introduce System Entry, which allowed players to participate even when they weren’t present at a physical venue.
The NUS Singapore Prize for Arts and Multimedia is made possible through the support of Temasek Foundation. Other supporters include the Ministry of Education, the National Heritage Board and the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth. Temasek Foundation is committed to building a society where all can thrive, contribute and excel. Its diverse range of programmes are supported through philanthropic endowments and gifts, as well as through corporate and commercial sponsorships. These programmes are designed to empower individuals and organisations, and nurture the next generation of leaders across sectors. For more information, visit the Temasek Foundation website.