ETFs’ counter-party and collateral risks
By Leong Sze Hian The Financial Stability Board (FSB) which was set up after the last 2008 financial crisis, and which represents central banks and regulators has said that the increased popularity of...
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The alternative news in 1 day? (part 13) – GIC corp to GIC pte ltd
By Leong Sze Hian GIC name change? There has been quite a bit of chatter on the internet, and some people have also been asking me about the name change of the Government Investment Corporation (GIC)....
View ArticleOutsourcing responsibility of family planning
By Aloysius Chia Mr Khaw Boon Wan, in an article in the Today newspaper (‘Couples now buy home first, marry later’ Today, 27 December 2013), mentioned how the social objectives guiding housing policies...
View ArticleA Paper Raincoat: A Democratic System in an Autocratic Culture
By Elaine Ee Singapore is no stranger to criticism. We have been called authoritarian, oppressive and regimented. In the areas of human rights, press freedom and political openness, we rank next to...
View ArticleOn social visit pass but arrested for rioting
Post by theonlinecitizen. By Andrew Loh When 28-year old Arun Kaliamurthy visited Singapore on 28 November, little did he know that his life would be turned upside down, or that he would land in the...
View ArticleThe alternative news in 1 day? (part 14) – ERP to deter or to earn?
By Leong Sze Hian Lower ERP for taxis? I refer to the article “LTA mulls lowering ERP rates for cabs” (Straits Times, Dec 28). It states that “After years of lobbying from taxi drivers, the Land...
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Democratic Progressive Party’s 40th Anniversary
31st December 2013 – The Democratic Progressive Party of Singapore celebrates its 40th year this year (2013) as a registered and active political party in Singapore. The history of the party dates back...
View ArticleOn building the DPP brand and the opposition alliance
By Howard Lee We sat in the cool shade of the covered walkway outside the home of Mohd Hamim, Chairman of the Democratic Progressive Party, where TOC was invited for their 40th Anniversary lunch on New...
View ArticleThe alternative news in 1 day? (part 16) – Labour cost to increase but would...
By Leong Sze Hian Labour costs increase 20%? I refer to the article “Labour costs could soar by up to 20% in some sectors” (Straits Times, Jan 1). It states that “The double whammy of higher foreign...
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The alternative news in 1 day? (part 17) – Increased productivity for higher...
By Leong Sze Hian I refer the article “63,000 firms tap government productivity scheme in 2013” (Channel NewsAsia, Jan 1). Companies that use PIC increased 3 times? It states that “63,000 companies...
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Rare illness renders a nurse in need of help
By Ng Yi-Sheng Here on TOC, there’ve been a number of stories about high medical costs in Singapore, and the crippling effect they’ve had on our fellow citizens in times of illness. I’d like to share a...
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From Egypt to Afghanistan: Who is my enemy?
From Sherif in Egypt My dear enemy, I kill you with love… As my mind was growing, by reading and opening my eyes, my enemy took different shapes. At first, I thought he was the guy who beat the...
View ArticleThe Maximum Singaporean
By Aloysius Chia The Maximum Singaporean looks something like this: a little off the cuff, somewhat concerned about his or her image, is quite obsessed about the neatness of things, but first and...
View ArticleWhat if the NSE becomes $13b like the MCE?
By Leong Sze Hian 2 Parliamentary reports on MCE? Terry Xu, the Executive Editor of theonlinecitizen sent me 2 Parliamentary replies in connection with the Marina Coastal Expressway (MCE). Something...
View ArticleSingapore Broadcasting’s Open Secret
By Masked Crusader I did not watch the controversial Mediacorp Countdown on Channel 5. I haven’t watched Mediacorp channels in quite awhile. I am so glad that Ivan Heng spoke up about the “cheena”-ness...
View ArticleSocial media is more a boon than a bane
By Ravi Philemon I am not sure if I read correctly the intent of Mano Sabnani’s letter to ST Forum titled, ‘Challenges for S’pore in 2014′. In the letter he seems to lament that it is becoming harder...
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How Much Tax Are Singaporeans Really Paying? (Part 1)
By Roy Ngerng and Leong Sze Hian This is a 10-part series which will analyse the tax that Singaporeans are paying, in comparison with the Nordic countries. It has been said that Singaporeans pay one of...
View ArticleFilmmaker of “15″, an example of education system
Post by Heng Swee Keat. Education Minister Heng Swee Keat, in a Facebook post, cited filmmaker Royston Tan as an example of how “our education system is to provide a BROAD and DEEP foundation for a...
View ArticleNo agent fees, no job for you.
By Terry Xu “Brother, it is ok that we are sent back if we did not do good in our job. But it is not fair that we are sent back because we are unwilling to pay the agent money. Where is the justice?”...
View ArticlePM Lee visits girl who had her right hand crushed
Post by Lee Hsien Loong. Injured 14-year-old Tan Li Xuan, who had her right hand crushed in a sugarcane machine accident two weeks ago (story) was visited by Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien...
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