From the Political Desk

PAP supporters are the ‘silent majority’?

Jan. 25 | 34 COMMENTS - ~by: Ghui~ In the article entitled “Silent Majority is truly disturbing” (Yahoo! News, 19 Jan 2012), the differences between the supporters of opposition... Read more »
The duo’s alleged misconduct and the sad state of Singapore’s mainstream media

The duo’s alleged misconduct and the sad state of Singapore’s mainstream media

Jan. 26 | 56 COMMENTS - | ~by: Ravi Philemon~ “The New Paper had become aware of the investigation after Mr Ng was picked up in late December.” – The New Paper dated 25 January 2012 This... Read more »
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Uniquely Singapore

Does NKF have $27 million more in the kitty now than it had in 2005?

Does NKF have $27 million more in the kitty now than it had in 2005?

Jan. 25 | 13 COMMENTS - | ~by: Leong Sze Hian~ I refer to media reports that the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) is raising funds from the general public again, after a hiatus of about five years. It... Read more »

Poor children have 10% chance of making it to the top?

Jan. 18 | 16 COMMENTS - | ~by: Leong Sze Hian~ I refer to the article “Mobility in S’pore ‘higher than previously thought’” (Today, Jan 13). It states: Having... Read more »

News

Former VP of GIC is Non-Executive Director of firm GIC invests S$38 million in

Jan. 22 | 61 COMMENTS - | ~by: Jewel Philemon~ According to Today newspaper the Government of Singapore Investment Corp (GIC) will invest around 189 million yuan (S$38 million)... Read more »
SCDF chief suspended from duties, CNB director probed

SCDF chief suspended from duties, CNB director probed

Jan. 24 | 74 COMMENTS - | ~by: Ravi Philemon~ According to Chinese newspaper Lianhe Wanbao, the Commissioner of the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF), Mr Peter Lim, is under suspension for nearly a... Read more »

Commentaries

Why was Dahlberg’s passport not impounded?

Why was Dahlberg’s passport not impounded?

Jan. 3 | 51 COMMENTS - | ~by: Ghui~ It comes as no surprise that many Singaporeans are outraged by the news that Kiwi, Robert Dahlberg has jumped bail (http://forum.channelnewsasia.com/showthread.php?36942-Kiwi-bail-jumper-won%92t-return-to-S%92pore-to-face-charges). Dahlberg... Read more »

A Question of Necessity

Dec. 20 | 47 COMMENTS - | by Amanda Yun/ Mr Lui (Tuck Yew) noted that the increased train frequencies over the years – to cater to a growing population – has resulted... Read more »

Community

Ethnic based self-help system – broken?

Jan. 27 | 25 COMMENTS - | ~by: Muhammad Fadli~ The recent news that a man was caught stealing $32 from a mosque for food for himself and his wheelchair bound mother has raised... Read more »
Selective prosecution? Re-open the decision upholding the Vui Kong’s conviction

Selective prosecution? Re-open the decision upholding the Vui Kong’s conviction

Jan. 27 | 19 COMMENTS - | ~by: Damien Chng~ A Criminal Motion has been filed in the Court of Appeal today on behalf of Yong Vui Kong. The motion challenges the constitutionality of the prosecution’s... Read more »

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PAID EVENT ADVERTISEMENT: ‘Key To Successful Stock Trading’ a free seminar

Jan. 19 | 4 COMMENTS - | the following is a paid event advertisement: – Event Registration Link: http://stocktradingseminar.eventbrite.com/ Most investors lose money in the market for the basic... Read more »

PKMS’ Charity Bowl 2012

Dec. 19 | 6 COMMENTS - | the following is an event announcement by PKMS: – Singapore Malay National Organisation’s (SMNO) or Pertubuhan Kebangsaan Melayu Singapura (PKMS)... Read more »