The controversy with the SPPA
By Ghui Given that a supposed lack of babies has given rise to some of the most hotly contested issues our country has faced of late (the rise of immigrants being
View ArticleHandpicked Singaporean returns home champion from Japanese singing competition
By Yasmeen Banu Jeremy Teng knew he had strong competitors at Nodojiman The World- a Japanese singing contest featuring international non-Japanese contestants to sing Japanese songs, so it was natural
View ArticleNewsbites – of workplace safety, retirement and education rankings
Government tightens grip on workplace safety The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) is reviewing the penalties and the legislative framework under the Workplace Safety and Health infringements, as Singapore...
View ArticleLim Chin Siong was wrongfully detained
By Dr. Thum Ping Tjin Lim Chin Siong co-founded the People’s Action Party (PAP) in 1954 with Lee Kuan Yew. His intellect, leadership, and legendary oratory skills enabled him to
View ArticleA more inclusive definition of “family”, rather than polemical theatrics
By Ghui Hot on the heels of one “pro-family” event, we now have another to contend with. TOUCH Family Services, which is an affiliate of TOUCH Community Services founded by Faith
View ArticleWorld class airport “increased” pay for 4% of its trolley workers
By SY Lee and Leong Sze Hian News that make your blood boil! Reading the news is normally quite funny – but today’s may make your blood boil! We refer to
View ArticleRevealed: Singapore’s richest real estate families
By PropertyGuru Members of the Kwee and Hiranandani families took six of the ten spots on a Wealth-X ranking of Singapore’s wealthiest real estate tycoons, according to new research. Collectively,
View ArticleCPF Minimum Sum to be increased to $155,000 from July 2014
Ministry of Manpower (MOM) has just announced that the minimum sum that will apply to CPF members who turn 55 between 1 July 2014 and 30 June 2015 will be
View ArticleDisciplining children – time to lay down the cane
“[Laws] are absolutely necessary to protect children from parents who are incapable of controlling their rage.” And that perhaps is the most important reason for banning the use of
View ArticleToa Payoh HDB Graffiti: Intriguing questions of how it happened
By Tiffany Gwee A red spray-paint graffiti with profanities targeted towards the People’s Action Party (PAP) was found on the rooftop of a 22-storey Housing Development Board (HDB) flat located
View ArticleCPF MS hike meets with swift criticism from public
On Thursday, the government announced that the Minimum Sum (MS) which Singaporeans need to set aside in their Central Provident Fund accounts will be raised to S$155,000 from 1 July.
View Article10Q – A walk on the Wet and Wild side
Jennifer Lee will not strike you as the typical environment activist – that is, if your impression of environment activism involves boat ramming and chaining yourself to trees. TOC caught
View ArticleNo change in recruitment policy: S’pore Police
The Singapore Police Force (SPF) is maintaining its current recruitment policy, said its spokesman. Superintendent Ho Yenn Dar, Assistant Director, Public Communications (Public Affairs Department),...
View ArticleNewsbites – AGC vs Alex Au part two, and money matters
AGC can take another shot at Alex Au: Court of Appeal The Court of Appeal yesterday granted permission for the Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) to appeal against the High Court’s ruling
View ArticleCPF Minimum sum: Retirement scheme, or money hoarding monster?
By SY Lee and Leong Sze Hian We refer to the announcement by the Ministry of Manpower and the Central Provident Fund (CPF) board that the CPF Minimum Sum will be
View ArticleSave the Children report shows Singapore as the best place in Asia to be a...
By Yasmeen Banu Singapore has once again clinched the title of being the best place in Asia to be a mother, according to a report by Save The Children. The
View ArticleCourt maintains the position of “no rights to legal counsel within 48 hours”
By Terry Xu The Court of Appeal has clarified that there is no legal requirement that a person be granted access to legal counsel within 48 hours and the access
View ArticleAnother old allegation against WP resurfaces
In yet another incident over municipal issues, the chairman of the Kaki Bukit Citizens’ Consultative Committee (CCC), David Poh, has accused the Workers’ Party (WP) of allegedly not nominating the
View Article5 youths arrested for graffiti directed at PAP
Statement from the Singapore Police Force: BREAKING NEWS: 5 Youths Arrested for Vandalism at Blk 85A Lorong 4 Toa Payoh #sgpolicearrest Police have arrested five 17-year old youths for suspected...
View ArticleHow to get funding for your business
By Cristina Beltran Are you looking into starting a new business or experiencing a cash-flow squeeze but don’t know where to source your funds? Or perhaps you need some tips on
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