The Expat July 2026 cover
THE PRINT COLLECTION · VOL. 346

July 2026

A selection of stories from this edition, reimagined for reading online.

SELECTED FROM THIS EDITION02 STORIES
Deeply browned sourdough loaves cooling on a wire rack in warm light
FOOD & DRINK2 MIN READ

Good bread takes its time

At The Bread Bar, a loaf is three days in the making. Meet the baker who believes patience is an ingredient.

Tay Cher Siang and fellow musicians performing together against a dark stage background
ART & CULTURE2 MIN READ

Tay Cher Siang finds his rhythm

A record-shop discovery in Melaka set a young pianist on a new course. Two decades of WVC later, curiosity still leads the way.

There is always more to discover.

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