AHPETC fined $800 for holding trade fair without approval from NEA
Aljunied-Hougang-Punggol East Town Council (AHPETC) has been fined $800 by the courts for holding a festive trade fair without approval from the National Environment Agency (NEA). The penalty amount for…
View ArticleFine paid, but town council’s activities still hampered: AHPETC
While it has paid the fine to the National Environment Agency for holding an illegal fair, the Aljunied Hougang Punggol East Town Council (AHPETC) has said that it was “not…
View ArticleXiaxue versus Gushcloud – turf war begins (again)
By Ariffin Sha On 23 December, Wendy Cheng (also known as Xiaxue), a local well-known blogger published a blogpost which sent a lot of people on the internet on a frenzy.…
View ArticleXiaxue versus Gushcloud – clearing the storm clouds
By Ariffin Sha At 6pm on Christmas Eve, Gushcloud released their official statement in response accusations from local well-known blogger Wendy Cheng (also known as Xiaxue) about their unethical...
View ArticleBanknotes of up to HK$15 million missing from road accident
Hong Kong – Up to S$2.6 million has gone missing after members of the public helped themselves to bank notes worth S$6 million that spilled across a busy motorway in…
View ArticleXiaxue, Gushcloud? Have #FaithInNewNation instead!
For the past couple of days, many have heard of the turf war between Xiaxue and Gushcloud. Some have started picking sides by using hashtags such as #FaithInXiaxue or #FaithInGushCloud.…
View ArticleImproved methodology and equipment is better than just outsourcing
The Straits Times has recently reported that through the tender documents it acquired, the Ministry of Defence (Mindef) is looking for civilian companies to take over the cleaning of the…
View ArticleLim Ching Siong says: I’m not a communist
The following was written by Lim Ching Siong and published in The Straits Times on 31 July 1961. Your editorial comments and news reports in the law week have focused…
View ArticleThe problem with more government – less freedom in economy
By Benedict Chong The year 2015 will mark the 50th anniversary of Singapore’s independence. As a country, we have come a long way. Real GDP growth through to 2013 averaged 7.765%…
View ArticlePAP ‘tai chi masters’ not needed
By Philip Ang The rat infestation in Bukit Batok has confirmed PAP politicians are irresponsible and always quick in deflecting blame also known as tai chi masters online. Every time…
View ArticleURA’s reply for “Public deserves reliable, consistent data”
By Property Soul I have written to The Straits Times Forum regarding the problem of inconsistent and incomplete private property transaction data. Below is my letter (Dec 18, Thursday) andreply…
View ArticleTrain delays: Numbers from the Ivory Tower
By FAILRAIL.sg Channel News Asia had earlier reported on 18 December that fewer trains are being pulled out of service in 2014, as train withdrawal rates reach 2007 levels. In an…
View ArticleChildren handcuffed by police at Katong
A photo showing 3 kids being handcuffed by 4 policemen was shared by Shan Ang on facebook. The incident captured by her took place at 9.15 am at 112 Katong, the…
View ArticleThe problem with more government – killing political competition
By Benedict Chong In the previous article, we saw how the size of government had an inverse relationship with economic freedom. In this article, we will look at how well…
View Article9 in 10 foreign workers satisfied?
By Humanitarian Organization for Migration Economics (HOME) For its International Migrants’ Day celebrations this year, the Ministry of Manpower and Migrant Workers’ Centre released the results of a...
View ArticleElderly security guard succumbs to injuries caused while stopping a man...
Local Chinese newspaper, Shin Min Daily News reported that an elderly security guard died from his injuries from trying to stop a man from urinating at a shopping centre stairwell,…
View ArticleLive Blog – AirAsia Flight #QZ8501 Missing (Day 2)
All times listed are Singapore time (GMT +8). Airbus 320, same plane model as flight QZ 8501 An AirAsia flight from the Indonesian city of Surabaya to Singapore lost contact…
View ArticleJay chou’s concert met with complaints from fans about the venue provider
Fans of the Taiwanese Pop-star Jay Chou finally got their chance to see him in performance on Saturday after his Opus World Tour concert was postponed to allow grass at the…
View ArticleThe problem with more government – limiting civil society
By Benedict Chong “Because to take away a man’s freedom of choice, even his freedom to make the wrong choice, is to manipulate him as though he were a puppet…
View ArticleImproving communication – how the PAP can win my vote
By Joseph Teo It’s the end of the year, and often it is a time of reflection, consolidation and preparation for the New Year. The Straits Times and other news…
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