Helmi Yusof

Helmi Yusof

DEPUTY EDITOR (LIFESTYLE)

Helmi Yusof is the Deputy Editor of lifestyle news at The Business Times. He covers visuals arts, theatre, cinema, books, travel, leisure and lifestyle trends. He also profiles personalities and leaders from various industries. His Instagram username is @helmiseestuff. Prior to joining The Business Times, he was News Director at video news site RazorTV, and a journalist and sub-editor at The Straits Times.

Dick Lee and Jacintha Abisheganadan married in 1992 and divorced in 1997 after "the music stopped".
ARTS

Jacintha, Dick Lee and the truth about their marriage

Upcoming theatre show looks at their past through layered storytelling and music

After years of absence, Luke Heng returns with a new set of enigmatic paintings at Yeo Workshop.
ARTS

5 art shows to see in March

From Luke Heng to Rirkrit Tiravanija, here are the standout artists and exhibitions to catch

hyplastic - Netflix's The Plastic Detox.

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HEALTH

Microplastics in your body are secretly making you sick

New Netflix documentary links everyday exposure to several health issues, from infertility to systemic failures

The immersive, multi-room show The Lighthouse is expected to draw a broad cross-section of audiences.
FEATURE

SIFA 2026: The best shows, from free outdoor spectacles to theatre classics

Singapore International Festival of Arts spills beyond stages into lawns, riverfronts and late night parties

In May, Inch Chua will unveil her one-woman musical, Myles – Soulmate In A Box, about love in the age of artificial intelligence.
ARTS

From indie music to theatre: How weish and Inch Chua reinvented themselves 

Two Singapore artists turn from experimental soundscapes to ambitious stage storytelling

Set in a fashion house, the monumental 3-hour drama Lacrima features a large cast speaking in four languages.
ARTS

Sifa 2026: Early titles include Hamlet, Hedda Gabler and 3-hour fashion drama

Sneak preview of the festival line-up hints at a programme built for a very broad audience

Uketsu's books are a worldwide phenomena, but his identity remains a mystery.
ARTS

Uketsu: The masked mystery writer dominating Singapore’s bestseller charts

His Strange book series is the city’s top-selling fiction phenomenon of 2025, and his new release is carrying the momentum

Tiziana Tan (centre, in pink) started an informal women's lunch group in 2023, that has now expanded to comprise over 70 women.
FEATURE

The ‘invisible networks’ that power Singapore’s women entrepreneurs

From lunches to WhatsApp groups, these small and trusted circles are reshaping how female founders support each other

IWC's new store in ION Orchard features a lounge, a bar, an artwork and other highlights.
WATCHES

Fibonacci-inspired art catches the eye at IWC’s ION Orchard boutique

The sculptural work by artist Kelly Jin Mei brings mathematics and craft into the immersive retail space

Notable ceramic artist Jessie Lim waited 15 years before deciding to show her works again.
ARTS

Singapore ceramic artist Jessie Lim returns with first solo in 15 years

Her comeback show features some 200 pieces created alone and away from the spotlight