In Part 3 of a series of articles on the minimum wage, Gordon Lee explores the limitations of the Workfare. In this last part of this series, he look...
From AWARE Linking a divorcée’s appearance to her alimony sets a dangerous precedent. It may sound like an episode of Ally McBeal, but fact has once...
The following is an excerpt from Singapore Notes It would appear that something tragic has to take place, before the authorities in Singapore will act on...
Leong Sze Hian/ Q. Which is the only country in the world that allows foreigners to buy public housing? A. Singapore – permanent residents (PRs) can buy...
The following is an excerpt of an article posted on MARUAH.org. One week after the General Elections of 2011, Singapore human rights NGO MARUAH (Working Group...
In Part 2 of a series of articles on the minimum wage, Gordon Lee examines the relationship between minimum wage and costs of production, inflation, productivity and competitiveness. In...
Deborah Choo/ Whenever Jasabelle (not her real name) forgot to do her chores, her employer would threaten to rape her. “Sir would say: ‘I think you...
Dear Readers, As some of you may have heard by now, Andrew Loh had, as of yesterday (Sunday 5 June 2011), resigned from his position as...
On 5 June 2011, the torrential downpour brought on flash floods in several areas of Singapore. Among the areas affected where several stores along Orchard Road,...
Leong Sze Hian/ I refer to the article “Supply of rental flats to increase” (Today, May 30). I would like to applaud the Minister for making...
The following is an excerpt from Yawning Bread Our education system is instruction on steroids. I am aware that in recent years, there have been attempts...
The following is an excerpt from China Post. SINGAPORE — They seem a breed apart, dwelling in a pristine bubble far from the madding crowd. That,...
Leong Sze Hian/ Mdm Tin (not her real name), a 34 year old divorcee, whose highest education is PSLE (Primary School Leaving Examination), has been living with her...
G Hui/ I read with disappointment that British author Alan Shadrake’s appeal against a conviction for contempt of court was dismissed by the Singapore Court of...
Leong Sze Hian / I refer to the article, “Khaw’s advice: Apply for flats in new towns; chances are better” (ST, May 31). The report says:...