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Why I prefer Canada’s education system – world-ranking or not

Why I prefer Canada’s education system – world-ranking or not

Nov. 29 | Wing Lee Cheong / Canada “Singapore’s ranked 1st in quality education system in the world” – Global Competitiveness Report 2007–2008 “Singapore ranked one of the world’s best-performing school systems” – McKinsey...

Patriotism and gratitude require reciprocity

Patriotism and gratitude require reciprocity

Aug. 17 | The following is by Mr Cheong Wing Lee in response to Canadian, Mr Eric J Brooks’s second letter to the Straits Times. Mr Cheong emigrated to Canada from Singapore and is now a Canadian citizen. Dear Editor, Mr. Brooks’ second letter published in...

Be thankful to Canada, Mr Brooks

Be thankful to Canada, Mr Brooks

Aug. 6 | The following is a letter by Mr Cheong Wing Lee, a Canadian,  in response to Mr Eric Brooks’s letter in the Straits Times titled, “Be grateful, Singapore”. Dear Editor, As a fellow Canadian I am embarrassed by Mr Eric Brooks’ remarks to Singaporeans....

Canadian tells S’poreans to “be grateful”

Canadian tells S’poreans to “be grateful”

Jul. 31 | Andrew Loh / Contribution from Leong Sze Hian Click to enlarge / Straits Times, 31 July 2009 Mr Eric J Brooks is a happy man – happy with how Singapore is. In his letter to the Straits Times Forum Page on 31July, his effusive praise for the Singapore...