By Leong Sze Hian I refer to the articles “‘Range of aid for needy, flexible rules’” (Straits Times, Nov 12). 18 assistance schemes? In the accompanying...
By Aloysius Chia How are we to make sense of The Messiah? On the one hand this figure of Anonymous seems bent on threatening the government, providing...
By Leong Sze Hian I refer to the article “Majority of public hospital patients settle bills within 2 months: Gan Kim Yong” (Channel NewsAsia, Nov 12)....
Academics and activists agree on progress, but more focus needed on fundamental issues, says Law Minister By Howard Lee Civil society has progressed much in Singapore,...
All seats have been allocated The Online Citizen has published a series of articles on Singapore’s healthcare system. We hope you have found our articles useful...
By Ghui The issue of affordable healthcare is a hotbed for discussion. This is not surprising considering that it is a matter that affects each person...
Editorial The PTC’s 2013 fare review makes some progressive suggestions, but it is up to the government to do more The Fare Review Mechanism Committee (FRMC)...
By Singapore Armchair Critic In 1984, Japanese musician Kitaro canceled his two sold-out shows in Singapore one day before the scheduled date. Defying Singapore immigration’s order to chop...
By Leong Sze Hian I refer to the article “600 employers denied workers basic rights: MOM” (Channel NewsAsia, Nov 9). 600 employers caught cheating? The report...
By Leong Sze Hian I refer to the article “MediShield Life: Panel to examine key issues” (Sunday Times, Nov 10). It states that “It’s important for...
Media Statement by Singapore Islamic Scholars & Religious Teachers Association (PERGAS) 8 November 2013 PERGAS’ REPONSE TO THE TUDUNG ISSUE FOR FEMALE MUSLIMS AT THE WORKPLACE 1) Referring...
We sat down with our TOC’s ex-Editor Joshua Chiang to talk to him about the causes he cares about, his new life in Phnom Phen, and...
By Leong Sze Hian PMO web site compromised? I refer to the articles “CPF website and e-services down for maintenance until Monday” and ”Subpages on PMO and Istana...
By Chong Kai Xiong Reports so far give the impression that the websites of PMO and Istana had been defaced, but this is wrong and misleading....
By Andy Wong The Court of Appeal has just handed down judgement in Kenneth Jeyaretnam’s IMF loan case. The case is crucially important and it raises...