http://theonlinecitizen.com a community of Singaporeans Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:56:31 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://theonlinecitizen.com/2010/11/singaporean-youths-at-united-nations-climate-change-conference/ http://theonlinecitizen.com/2010/11/singaporean-youths-at-united-nations-climate-change-conference/#comments Mon, 29 Nov 2010 02:43:18 +0000 theonlinecitizen http://theonlinecitizen.com/?p=28574 http://theonlinecitizen.com/2010/11/singaporean-youths-at-united-nations-climate-change-conference/feed/ 4 http://theonlinecitizen.com/2010/09/youth-for-second-chances/ http://theonlinecitizen.com/2010/09/youth-for-second-chances/#comments Fri, 24 Sep 2010 13:48:45 +0000 Kirsten http://theonlinecitizen.com/?p=26747 http://theonlinecitizen.com/2010/09/youth-for-second-chances/feed/ 1 http://theonlinecitizen.com/2009/02/free-education-for-all-%e2%80%93-students-protest-in-london/ http://theonlinecitizen.com/2009/02/free-education-for-all-%e2%80%93-students-protest-in-london/#comments Fri, 27 Feb 2009 02:10:42 +0000 theonlinecitizen http://theonlinecitizen.com/?p=6418 Elaine Toh witnesses a protest in London, UK.]]> http://theonlinecitizen.com/2009/02/free-education-for-all-%e2%80%93-students-protest-in-london/feed/ 19 http://theonlinecitizen.com/2009/02/what-is-public-service/ http://theonlinecitizen.com/2009/02/what-is-public-service/#comments Tue, 24 Feb 2009 03:34:16 +0000 theonlinecitizen http://theonlinecitizen.com/?p=6343 Low Hansiong.]]> http://theonlinecitizen.com/2009/02/what-is-public-service/feed/ 21 http://theonlinecitizen.com/2009/02/toc-international-spaced-out-in-singapore/ http://theonlinecitizen.com/2009/02/toc-international-spaced-out-in-singapore/#comments Tue, 17 Feb 2009 07:19:06 +0000 theonlinecitizen http://theonlinecitizen.com/?p=6075 Gilbert Goh is shocked by crowded S'pore. "Our government ought to evaluate the social costs of having too many foreigners in our midst. Though the economic benefits may be there, the social cost can be too high for Singapore. "]]> http://theonlinecitizen.com/2009/02/toc-international-spaced-out-in-singapore/feed/ 45 http://theonlinecitizen.com/2009/02/toc-international-is-our-politics-any-different-from-chinas/ http://theonlinecitizen.com/2009/02/toc-international-is-our-politics-any-different-from-chinas/#comments Thu, 12 Feb 2009 04:31:00 +0000 theonlinecitizen http://theonlinecitizen.com/?p=5939 Jason Lim.]]> http://theonlinecitizen.com/2009/02/toc-international-is-our-politics-any-different-from-chinas/feed/ 63 http://theonlinecitizen.com/2009/02/join-the-student-campaign-and-help-out/ http://theonlinecitizen.com/2009/02/join-the-student-campaign-and-help-out/#comments Wed, 11 Feb 2009 14:00:04 +0000 theonlinecitizen http://theonlinecitizen.com/?p=5969 http://theonlinecitizen.com/2009/02/join-the-student-campaign-and-help-out/feed/ 9 http://theonlinecitizen.com/2009/02/an-alternative-to-the-job-credits-scheme/ http://theonlinecitizen.com/2009/02/an-alternative-to-the-job-credits-scheme/#comments Fri, 06 Feb 2009 18:15:28 +0000 Terence http://theonlinecitizen.com/?p=5750 Arixion.]]> http://theonlinecitizen.com/2009/02/an-alternative-to-the-job-credits-scheme/feed/ 28 http://theonlinecitizen.com/2009/02/student-group-proposes-new-formula-for-students-transportation-fares/ http://theonlinecitizen.com/2009/02/student-group-proposes-new-formula-for-students-transportation-fares/#comments Wed, 04 Feb 2009 17:55:48 +0000 Terence http://theonlinecitizen.com/?p=5521 http://theonlinecitizen.com/2009/02/student-group-proposes-new-formula-for-students-transportation-fares/feed/ 21 http://theonlinecitizen.com/2009/02/tough-times-ahead-for-some-job-seekers/ http://theonlinecitizen.com/2009/02/tough-times-ahead-for-some-job-seekers/#comments Tue, 03 Feb 2009 16:08:15 +0000 Terence http://theonlinecitizen.com/?p=5645 The Campus Observer: With the global economy on the rocks, the local job market for recent graduates looks to be slowing down. One of the employment worries of job applicants is that they might have to settle for a position they did not plan for originally. And that includes having to settle for less. ]]> http://theonlinecitizen.com/2009/02/tough-times-ahead-for-some-job-seekers/feed/ 4 http://theonlinecitizen.com/2009/01/litter-at-the-istana-on-chinese-new-year/ http://theonlinecitizen.com/2009/01/litter-at-the-istana-on-chinese-new-year/#comments Tue, 27 Jan 2009 21:05:00 +0000 Terence http://theonlinecitizen.com/?p=5433 Terence Lee]]> http://theonlinecitizen.com/2009/01/litter-at-the-istana-on-chinese-new-year/feed/ 54 http://theonlinecitizen.com/2008/12/stop-training-low-level-workers-wda/ http://theonlinecitizen.com/2008/12/stop-training-low-level-workers-wda/#comments Mon, 22 Dec 2008 06:14:03 +0000 Terence http://theonlinecitizen.com/?p=4302 Eddie Choo. Rather, the WDA, in collaboration with tertiary institutions, should provide the highest quality education possible for these workers. Only then can retrenched workers find renewed hope as they are equipped with skills that will help them withstand bad economic tides.]]> http://theonlinecitizen.com/2008/12/stop-training-low-level-workers-wda/feed/ 10 http://theonlinecitizen.com/2008/12/studying-for-passion-not-preparation/ http://theonlinecitizen.com/2008/12/studying-for-passion-not-preparation/#comments Fri, 12 Dec 2008 06:14:54 +0000 Terence http://theonlinecitizen.com/?p=3963 Eddie Choo used to play "amateur career consultant" to friends who have no idea what to do in the future. But not anymore. Instead, he now questions the idea that our studies should be purely in preparation for the future, instead advocating the notion of "studying what you love."]]> http://theonlinecitizen.com/2008/12/studying-for-passion-not-preparation/feed/ 13 http://theonlinecitizen.com/2008/12/opposition-parties-no-time-to-cross-swords/ http://theonlinecitizen.com/2008/12/opposition-parties-no-time-to-cross-swords/#comments Sun, 07 Dec 2008 12:39:29 +0000 theonlinecitizen http://theonlinecitizen.com/?p=3800 Singapore Citizen.]]> http://theonlinecitizen.com/2008/12/opposition-parties-no-time-to-cross-swords/feed/ 53 http://theonlinecitizen.com/2008/11/the-tissue-issue/ http://theonlinecitizen.com/2008/11/the-tissue-issue/#comments Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:48:19 +0000 theonlinecitizen http://theonlinecitizen.com/?p=3177 By Clarence Chua.]]> http://theonlinecitizen.com/2008/11/the-tissue-issue/feed/ 34 http://theonlinecitizen.com/2008/11/an-extreme-suggestion-for-an-extreme-age/ http://theonlinecitizen.com/2008/11/an-extreme-suggestion-for-an-extreme-age/#comments Wed, 12 Nov 2008 03:11:21 +0000 theonlinecitizen http://theonlinecitizen.com/?p=2929 By Arixion.]]> http://theonlinecitizen.com/2008/11/an-extreme-suggestion-for-an-extreme-age/feed/ 11 http://theonlinecitizen.com/2008/11/awaiting-singapores-moment-of-change/ http://theonlinecitizen.com/2008/11/awaiting-singapores-moment-of-change/#comments Thu, 06 Nov 2008 00:50:34 +0000 theonlinecitizen http://theonlinecitizen.com/?p=2734 Dhevarajan Devadas. "As a Singaporean youth who will be eligible to vote in 4 years time, a message of hope, inclusiveness and change appeals to me more than the message of political restrictions, blatant discrimination and threats."]]> http://theonlinecitizen.com/2008/11/awaiting-singapores-moment-of-change/feed/ 142 http://theonlinecitizen.com/2008/10/unwrapping-the-global-financial-crisis/ http://theonlinecitizen.com/2008/10/unwrapping-the-global-financial-crisis/#comments Fri, 31 Oct 2008 04:06:30 +0000 theonlinecitizen http://theonlinecitizen.com/?p=2505 Donaldson Tan.]]> http://theonlinecitizen.com/2008/10/unwrapping-the-global-financial-crisis/feed/ 41 http://theonlinecitizen.com/2008/10/undergraduates-help-married-couples-bond/ http://theonlinecitizen.com/2008/10/undergraduates-help-married-couples-bond/#comments Mon, 27 Oct 2008 03:47:48 +0000 theonlinecitizen http://theonlinecitizen.com/?p=2420 Lee Yen Nee.]]> http://theonlinecitizen.com/2008/10/undergraduates-help-married-couples-bond/feed/ 3 http://theonlinecitizen.com/2008/10/turning-21-what-next/ http://theonlinecitizen.com/2008/10/turning-21-what-next/#comments Sat, 25 Oct 2008 00:47:53 +0000 theonlinecitizen http://theonlinecitizen.com/?p=2364 Eddie Choo ponders on life as a young adult. Work hard, reach university, land a good job, earn thousands per month, work harder, get promoted, stay filial, become a big shot, start a family, have kids, save and retire. I think this sums up the Singapore dream most parents have for their kids. ]]> http://theonlinecitizen.com/2008/10/turning-21-what-next/feed/ 7