Clik here to view.
Khaw Boon Wan discourages ITE & poly grads from pursuing uni degree
Finally some wisdom and hard truths from Boon Wan. Our university education is anything but cheap, and 3 to 4 years to waste. So what if our universities are among the best, among the highest ranked,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
It saddens me to see the old people in Singapore working till they die
I was at Adam Road food centre when I saw this old uncle bent with age and walking with very shaky legs and hands struggling to clean the toilet sink (barely).Filled with sadness at the sight all I...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Confession: I hid fact that dad is millionaire and got over $10k in bursaries
Today's confession features a student from the Singapore Management University (SMU) who 'hid' the fact that his father was a millionaire and received more than $10,000 worth of bursaries over four...
View ArticleClik here to view.
5 people assisting police investigations after illegal protest at Merlion Park
Five Malaysians are now assisting police in their investigations following an illegal outdoor protest on Wednesday night at Merlion Park.Police said the individuals are believed to have organised the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Slow economic growth in Brazil but people are happier than ever
In a recent May Day speech, PM Lee reminded us that growing the economy is the best way to boost wages. He said, “If we can grow the economy, produce more, become more prosperous, we can distribute,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
No attempt by man to "grab" kindergarten kid in Hougang: Police
A spokesperson for the Police has clarified that there was no attempt by a man to "grab" a child from her mother on Monday morning (May 6) near a kindergarten at Hougang Avenue 5, and advises the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Do you think we should be tolerant of people breast-feeding in public?
TRS reader Sandra was exasperated after being told by a Plaza Singapura staff that she should not breastfeed her child in the family lounge there.She said she proceeded to the family lounge room...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The PAP and Unfair Elections: Is the ruling party guilty as charged?
On the morning after the Malaysian General Elections, I posted a status update on my Facebook Page saying “I hope people who say the PAP is unfair now have a better reference point. Today you know what...
View ArticleClik here to view.
NUS emerges as world ranking No.8 in the world
Here is the press release from NUS in full:NUS is the best-performing university in Asia in the 2013 QS World University Rankings by Subject. Globally, it is the world's eighth best university.On the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Worker got laid off by her employer because she was pregnant
In Singapore, when there's a dispute, workers usually get the short end of the stick. This woman was presumably laid off by her employer because she got pregnant. The employee obviously appealed to MOM...
View ArticleClik here to view.
What Singapore Inc. Can Learn from Manchester United
In May 2013, Sir Alex Ferguson announced his retirement after almost 27 years in charge at Manchester United, with the most successful tenure for a football manager in modern football, winning 49...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Hypocrisy of HDB Prices
Of late, Singaporeans have been complaining about the ridiculously high prices of HDB flats.A standard 5 room BTO costs about $350,000, whereas a 3 room costs above $200,000.Should the prices be as...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Singapore is not a Democratic Nation
Dear Sir/Mdm,I write as a concerned citizen of Singapore who sees a dark future ahead of us as a nation.It is no surprise, especially in the wake of the recent news that Singapore rejected UN calls to...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Wedded To A Screw!
Timing is everything in life! When you assist a criminal in breaking the law before the criminal is arrested, you are known as an accomplice. If you assist a criminal in breaking the law after the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Even 3rd World so called talents are despising us as unworthy of employment
Indian national recruiter: “If you asked from our experience point of view, we find that it’s extremely difficult to meet a lot of requirements from the local workforce.” (On Reuter's video...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Abercrombie CEO Doesn't Want To Sell Clothes To Fat People
Abercrombie & Fitch, the controversial US clothing retailer, has been accused of deliberately excluding plus-size women from wearing its clothes, by failing to make or sell womenswear in any size...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Table Tennis: S'pore score 6 gold medals at Commonwealth Championship
Singapore, deservedly, retained the men and women team titles in the 19th edition of the Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships at the Thyagraj Stadium today. Our "imported" women paddlers first...
View ArticleClik here to view.
4 Things Rich People Should Stop Saying
I have nothing against rich people. Hell, I’m hoping to become rich too. And if you ask around, some people would place me in…would place me in the “not poor” category, let’s leave it at that. But that...
View ArticleClik here to view.
PAP MP Zainudin apologises for saying that Gang Rape is Democracy in Action
Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC Member of Parliament (MP) Zainudin Nordin yesterday apologised for the “unintended offence” resulting from a controversial quote that he posted on Monday on his Facebook page,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
PM, this can’t be right? 5.9% GDP but 0.4% wage increase?
For incomes to rise, the economy must grow, Mr Lee said in his May Day message, making clear the centrality of economic growth which has been disputed by some who are worried about foreign workers and...
View Article