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Curry of Neutrality without the Flavour of Fairness
Aug. 16 | - By Gangasudhan - Upon hearing the news, Rice Man badly needed a curry bath... An innocuous case of mediation recently spawned a backlash of overnight-sensation proportions. In a spicy mix (pun intended) of questionable mediation, intolerant expectations...
Former ISA detainee seeks damages against Singapore government
Dec. 23 | - By Gangasudhan - SINGAPORE, 23 December 2010: Mr Michael J Fernandez, a former labour unionist who was arrested under the Internal Security Act (ISA) on 11th September 1964 and detained without trial until April 1973, has filed a writ of summons through...
The Satirist Says: New excuse to ‘hit & run’ born
Nov. 27 | 25th November 2010, Singapore – Owners of Chery QQ cars across the country were seen celebrating the ruling by the Court of Appeal in the recent case of hit-and-run, reckless driving, inconsiderate driving dubbed by some reporters (well, it’s...
STB wants offices to waste electricity for F1 ‘wayang’
Sep. 25 | - By Gangasudhan - Green Drinks Singapore received a tip-off today that at least one office building in the city has been ‘encouraged’ by the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) to leave their lights on during the 3 days of F1 races in order to...
Sarah Cheng-De Winne – sexiest voice in Singapore
Sep. 24 | - By Gangasudhan - Sarah Cheng-De Winne: singer, songwriter, musician – and even photographer. The up and coming talented artist has recently released her solo album Let’s Pretend (left) and it looks (or sounds) like it is going to be a hit...
The Satirist Says: Ris ‘da boomz’ Low to be questioned
Sep. 4 | Singapore, 1 September 2010 – It is widely expected that Ris Low – God’s gift to the local comedy scene, will be called up soon by the Police to clarify her definition of the word ‘boomz’. An outside source who spoke to TOC on the condition...
How about a Yellow Noose Project?
Sep. 4 | - By Gangasudhan - We have heard so much about the Yellow Ribbon Project – how it has roped in a multitude of supporters and businesses to help ex-offenders reintegrate into society. While it is a laudable initiative with many grateful beneficiaries,...
World Cup 2010: What will England’s excuse be this time?
Jun. 23 | By Ganga England play Slovenia tonight in their final group stage game at World Cup 2010 and they desperately need to win in order to have any chance to qualifying to the next stage (see table below). With the USA team playing Algeria in the other...
The Satirist Says: Vice-Raids to encourage IR patronage
Apr. 12 | In an unusual show of disdain for the ‘veterans’ at Geylang and Joo Chiat, a multi-agency task force swooped down on Thursday to evict the area of 108 persons involved in “illegal gambling activities, secret society involvement, peddling...
Undercover investigation on illegal tiger parts trade
Mar. 19 | TOC APPEAL We have 19 photos from you, our readers, so far – please continue to support The Anti-Mandatory Death Penalty Photo Project by simply taking a photo of yourself that says you do not support the Mandatory Death Penalty, and send it to...
Time for someone new to drive Singapore
Mar. 14 | BREAKING: The Court of Appeal has heard Yong Vui Kong’s appeal. After hearing submissions from Mr M Ravi, representing Yong, and the response from Attorney-General Walter Woon for the prosecution, the Court has reserved judgement for a later date. By...
Why not apply ‘town council logic’ to worker wages?
Mar. 11 | By Gangasudhan This morning a TODAY report (No hike, say some town councils) proclaims that “(r)esidents in at least seven People’s Action Party (PAP) town councils can breathe a sigh of relief for the time being”. Never mind that the...
Singapore ranked 70 in Quality of Life Index
Feb. 18 | By Gangasudhan International Living, a magazine whose business for the past 30 years has been to inform readers on the best places to live and work, released its 2010 Quality of Life Index last month. This year’s index places Singapore at Number 70...
Statutory rape law – a paternalistic anachronism
Feb. 10 | By Ravi Philemon and Gangasudhan I wonder why Channel News Asia has gone for sensationalism in reporting the Singapore Police Force’s (SPF) annual crime brief. SPF’s crime statistics have more important issues such as the increase in petty theft...
What the 2010 Edelman Trust Barometer really says
Feb. 8 | By Gangasudhan Last week, TOC critiqued the Straits Times’ misrepresentation of the 2010 Edelman Trust Barometer report, and soon after managed to get in touch with some Edelman representatives. The localised press release for Singapore was duly furnished...
The Straits Times thinks only businessmen are Singaporeans
Feb. 6 | By Gangasudhan and Ravi Philemon In a show of scant regard for the intellect of Singaporeans, the Straits Times splashed the authoritative headline “Highest trust level in government” for an article that starts of with “people in Singapore trust...
Media reports on Killer Litter case miss the point
Dec. 17 | By Gangasudhan Reports focus on the incident instead of the fact that it could have been prevented months ahead Photo source: Simpsons Crazy In Wednesday’s copy of TODAY, a report (below) mildly suggests ‘In court over chilli sauce bottle’ whilst...
By 2015, born and bred S’poreans may be the minority in S’pore
Nov. 25 | Gangasudhan Recent figures revealed in parliament show that less than 2 in 3 persons on the island hold pink NRICs – but that’s not all… In response to MP Chiam See Tong’s query on Permanent Resident figures, Minister for Home Affairs, Mr...
Goh Chok Tong: The pioneer bond-breaker?
Nov. 13 | Gangasudhan / Photo courtesy of country-data.com Speech in 1990 seems to suggest that the SM had technically broken his bond in 1964 – albeit temporarily
Talking Point(s) with NMP Viswa Sadasivan
Nov. 9 | Gangasudhan with contribution from Ravi Philemon >> TOC Review TOC caught up with Nominated Member of Parliament Mr Viswa Sadasivan who discussed his views in a candid chit-chat session TV personality, CEO, consultant, trainer and now NMP, Viswa...
Foolish talk of regulating the Internet (again)
Oct. 13 | Support this: Two students from NUS have started a petition to the Manpower Minister after being moved by the plight of foreign workers. Support the petition here: http://yeswecare-petition.blogspot.com/ Gangasudhan The Straits Times carried a report...
