Losing the “safe & green” city in the next five years?
By Wendy Quek In response to Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong’s comment that the government’s moves to impose curbs on immigration and the size of the foreign worker population are not…
View ArticlePPP to contest in Chua Chu Kang, Goh Meng Seng apologises to Tampines voters
The People’s Power Party (PPP), founded by former National Solidarity Party (NSP) Secretary-General Goh Meng Seng, has indicated that they will contest Chua Chu Kang GRC in the upcoming general…
View ArticleRecognise, not avoid, our differences – an essay for SG50
By Low Siew Ching When our Founder Mr Lee Kwan Yew passed away, we witnessed the country’s unity as we mourned and shed tears together. When 10 Singaporeans were killed during…
View ArticlePMETs do face uncertainty, PM Lee now admits
“Pampered, mediocre, expensive, timid”? That was how the Government-controlled local press once asked of the professionals, managers, executives and technicians – or PMETs. Prime Minister Lee Hsien...
View ArticleCircular and simplistic arguments do not support single parents, Minister Tan
By Ghui With GE 2015 looming round the corner, new political parties being formed, fresh faces coming to the fore, the disquiet caused by the PA/ AHPETC scandal, the latest…
View ArticleSingaporean spots state flag in bin, removes it and educates cleaner on...
Sathiyaselan Sivalingam was surprised when he saw the Singapore flag sticking out of a trash bin, and he was quick to react. Not only did he remove the flag from the bin,…
View ArticleDebate within civil society good for Singapore: Tharman
Civil society in Singapore should play a more active role in public debates and discussion so as to let Singapore advance, said Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam on 3…
View Article$300 GST Voucher pales in comparison with previous election year carrots
By Anyhow Hantam Speculation is rife that elections are on the way. I wrote about 3 things that must happen if this is to be an election year in this…
View ArticleLui Tuck Yew: Transport fares to go down by 1.9% by end of year
Commuters will enjoy a reduction in train and bus fares of up to 1.9% at the end of the year, Transport Minister Lui Tuck Yew told reporters on Monday. Speaking…
View ArticleLeave Potong Pasir to Mrs Chiam: RP sec gen to fellow opposition parties
By Ariffin Sha As Potong Pasir SMC shapes up for a four-way battle in the next General Election, Reform Party (RP) chief, Kenneth Jeyaretnam, has chided fellow opposition parties which…
View ArticleThe lines in the sand – redefining the GRC system
By Min Cheong Equal and fair citizenship is a concept which originated from the political doctrine of Aristotle, undergoing permutations in that it does not necessarily pertain to individuals possessing…
View ArticleConversation with the Prime Minister: Just a conversation?
Without much warning, Minilee appeared on national TV last night, hijacking both Channel 5 of Mediacorpse and ChannelNewAsia at the same time. As the CGI title animation helpfully informed, this…
View ArticleA common event for all to bring us together – an essay for SG50
By Deng Yushan I’ve always sat and wondered about issues larger than life, worried about the survival of the human race, and perhaps even brainstormed an idea or two regarding solutions…
View ArticleStop using the estate upgrading election carrot already
By Ghui It is understandable for any political party to profess electoral promises in order to garner support. This happens the world over and I do not begrudge Potong Pasir’s…
View ArticleNo indication that court has power to be regulator of town councils: Chief...
Judgment was reserved by the court of appeal on Monday (3 June) in the hearing involving the Ministry of National Development (MND) and the Aljunied-Hougang-Punggol East Town Council (AHPETC). The MND...
View ArticleWhat will swing voters vote on?
By Howard Lee It will be inevitable that even at a casual event, questions on the looming general election will pop up. Such is the power of media hype. The question…
View ArticleSexist smear on opposition member by PAP supporters’ Facebook page
In yet another instance of despicable behaviour, a People’s Action Party (PAP) supporters’ Facebook page has launched a personal attack against an opposition member, who is potentially a candidate for…
View ArticleMigrant rights activists highlight ethical issues in Straits Times story
Activists and researchers working on issues related to migrant workers and their rights have expressed concern over a feature article in The Straits Times about Bangladeshi cleaners in public housing…
View ArticleAGO report – gov’t should act with “similar vigour” against depts and stat...
In her affidavit to the court on Monday, the chairman of the Aljunied-Hougang-Punggol East Town Council (AHPETC), Sylvia Lim, said the town council has been singled out for “exemplary treatment”…
View ArticleGRCs punish you. It’s time to turn the tables in GE2015
By Anyhow Hantam I had originally wanted to offer my 2 cents on the electoral boundary changes, however many have already voiced what I wanted to say and moreover I promised…
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