HDB housing policies – tilting the advantage towards PRs?

Jan. 11 | The following is Part One of a special three-part focus on the Housing and Development Board’s public housing policies. Parts Two and Three will be published on Tuesday and Wednesday respectively. Leong Sze Hian I attended the HDB’s Resale Seminar...

Foreigners here to stay, reach out to them, says Vivian

Mar. 30 | They are of different races, languages and religions. Their presence is being felt around the neighbourhood, in places of worship, and at community activities. Many of these newcomers are here to stay. Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, urging Singaporeans to...

The politics of Born Again Citizens

Dec. 12 | PN Balji / Guest Writer There was nothing really new in what this newsmaker was saying in an article in The Straits Times (ST Nov 28, 2008). Ms Sharmila Gunasingham, a Sri Lankan who became a Singapore citizen, was talking of how she found heaven on...

Singaporeans, take responsibility!

Sep. 7 | The following is a comment posted on TOC by “Sg-PR” under the article, “Singapore’s declining birth rate” (Comment no. 25). Singaporeans should stop blaming others and start taking responsibility for the prosperity of their country. It’s...