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In pursuit of political truth at universities

In pursuit of political truth at universities

Dec. 30 | Kelvin Teo Young Reformer Justin Ong (left) and Young Democrat Jarrod Luo (right)  During the The Online Citizen’s Year In Review 2009, a member of the NUS Political Association (NUSPA) asked Young Democrat Jarrod Luo and Young Reformer Justin...

Government must act against climate change

Government must act against climate change

Dec. 19 | ECO Singapore   Climate Change is a global phenomenon and all states small and big will face the brunt of it if no action is taken. Singapore, though a small island state, has a role to play. Beyond our own survival, Singapore has the moral duty...

Meet our ECO Heroine – Amira Karim

Meet our ECO Heroine – Amira Karim

Dec. 19 | Update: Copenhagen Climate Change Conference (COP15) concludes with a non-binding Accord. Cheong En Min Amira Karim (the smiling lady in the centre) The Online Citizen (TOC) speaks to 24-year-old Amira Karim. She is a member of the ECO Singapore delegation...

Put an end to carbon colonialism, says Singaporean

Put an end to carbon colonialism, says Singaporean

Dec. 11 | At the Copenhagen Climate Change Conference, Singaporean Amira Karim told off government representatives of developed countries for attempting to overturn the balance of obligations and responsibilities enshrined in the UN Framework Convention on Climate...

How old will you be in 2050?

How old will you be in 2050?

Dec. 9 | Eleina Eleina is a member of ECO Singapore, hoping to bring forward the gravity of the climate change issue in Copenhagen this December. The group is part of the International Youth Climate Movement (IYCM) at the 15th Conference of Parties (COP15) of...

ECO’s Adaptation Policy Focus

ECO’s Adaptation Policy Focus

Dec. 9 | Amira Amira is a member of ECO Singapore, hoping to bring forward the gravity of the climate change issue in Copenhagen this December. The group is part of the International Youth Climate Movement (IYCM) at the 15th Conference of Parties (COP15) of...

Asian Youth and Climate Change

Asian Youth and Climate Change

Dec. 9 | Amira Amira is a member of ECO Singapore, hoping to bring forward the gravity of the climate change issue in Copenhagen this December. The group is part of the International Youth Climate Movement (ICYM) at the 15th Conference of Parties (COP15) of...

Youth in Politics – Young Democrat Jarrod Luo

Youth in Politics – Young Democrat Jarrod Luo

Nov. 7 | Donaldson Tan The Online Citizen met Young Democrat Jarrod Luo for a chat. He is the Honorary Secretary of the Young Democrats, the youth wing of the Singapore Democratic Party (SDP). Jarrod is a young man blessed with intelligence and confidence. He...

Meet the Protagonist of the YPAP Facebook Forum War

Meet the Protagonist of the YPAP Facebook Forum War

Nov. 3 | Donaldson Tan The Online Citizen speaks to 22-year-old Alex Zhixiang Tan. He has been leading the onslaught on the YPAP Network Facebook Page, advocating for transparency, accountability and compassion for citizens in public policies.   1. Would...

Singaporean youths are apathetic about Singapore’s future

Singaporean youths are apathetic about Singapore’s future

Oct. 22 | Ivan Chan Why, one may ask? Are we born to be apathetic? Or do we really not bother about what is going to happen to us in 20 years? Is the ruling party going to be in power? Are our policies sustainable in the next 10-20 years? Do our youth really care...