The unfortunate irony of freedom from the lens of those who have been to prison
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freedom, imprisonment, emancipationAbstract
Changi Airport is always a bustling place, yet you can feel a sense of tranquility. I could smell the scent of orchid flowers mingled with the warmth of freshly brewed coffee in the air. At its core lies the Jewel, where the Rain Vortex pours like a ribbon of silk, creating a misty environment with a surreal chill. I felt so rejuvenated, as if I was stepping into an alternate reality, a temporary shelter from Singapore's unforgiving tropical climate. Children on the sky train were mesmerised by the divine beauty of the scenic waterfall.
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SBS Dateline. (2025, March 4). Inside Singapore’s maximum-security prison: New season. SBS Dateline [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_oDFsbrEKQ&list=WL&index=1&t=318s
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