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Why we should (maybe) ban all the thrillers too
I'm irked and upset that NLB has banned and decided to destroy the three controversial books after receiving complaints of their alleged non-adherence to "family values". This whole fiasco is...
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Be forthright with Singapore’s state of public transport
I refer to the 14 Jul 2014 Straits Times letter “Be appreciative of Singapore’s good public transport system” by Ms Gina Ng.Ms Ng wants those who complain about MRT delays or breakdowns to consider...
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The chances of S'pore repeating what it achieved in the last 50 years are zero
This was what Kishore said in his article last Saturday, and a forumer by the name of Yeoh refuted this in the ST yesterday. In Yeoh’s view, Singapore is just beginning and there are many more good...
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Why is it that we have 91 MPs but only 22 MPs turned up for Parliament?
We refer to the Clerk of Parliament’s reply “Lack of quorum: Clerk of Parliament replies” (Straits Times Forum, Jul 17) to Mr Leong Kok Seng’s letter (“Questions over lack of quorum” (Jul 14).91 MPs...
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National Library Board and the Erosion of our Secular Morality
The National Library Board’s (NLB) decision to remove and pulp the three children’s books deemed to offend Singapore’s “pro-family” norms has reignited the age-old contest between Church and State, and...
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Want slower GDP growth? Ok if property prices fall more than 20%?
When TRE republished this, Chris K* commented:In short there is as much risks in an economy growing too fast as in growing too slow. The authorities had to be counter-cyclical i.e. push in the opposite...
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No reason for MPs and GIC to be afraid of CPF transparency issue
GIC has been losing citizens’ trust in its management of our CPF monies. Although there are valid speculations about GIC’s solvency and huge investment losses, the government could have easily...
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Tolerating a lifestyle doesn’t mean agreeing with it
I disagree with the writer’s views in the letter “Many parents happy with NLB decision” (July 15). We each have the right to educate our children in our preferred manner in the privacy of our...
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Why Being a Teacher in S'pore is the Most Terrible Mistake I Have Made (Part 2)
Some of you may have read "WHY BEING A TEACHER IN SINGAPORE IS THE MOST TERRIBLE MISTAKE I HAVE MADE". Honestly, I haven't given much thought about the content, I didn't even bother with a more...
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VEP for singapore cars? Are you really sure Mr Najib? Don't regret it
If you had not read the news and you are someone who lives in johor and work in singapore your in for a very nasty surprise. Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak told a crowd in Johor Bahru today that...
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Why are the Israelis being blamed so strongly now?
Because of the recent Israeli-Palestinian crisis, I was having a conversation about this matter with my Malay-Muslim friend. As a non-Muslim, I was trying to better understand how the Muslims feel...
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Malaysian Working in Singapore: 去新加坡打工真的好吗?
我只能说，如果再有一次选择，我会一直留下来马来西亚工作。。两年前的这个月，由于某些私人原因，毕业后的第三个月，我选择了去新加坡工作。。...
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Malaysia PM Najib’s step-grandma was aboard flight MH17, says daily
The step-grandmother of the Malaysian prime minister is one of the 43 Malaysians who are believed to have died aboard downed Malaysia Airlines flight MH17, The Star Online reported today.A family...
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38.9% of people died age 69 and lower?
Our CPF Insider, ES, alerted us to the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority’s (ICA) Report on Registration of Births and Deaths 2013. [link]38.9% who died age 69 and lower?According to the report, of...
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An Open Letter to the Ministers of Singapore – Why are we silent on Gaza?
[Letter written by Noor Mastura, forwarded to The Real Singapore]Dear Leaders of Singapore,I was born in Singapore in 1990 – the year of great beginnings and start ups in Singapore.A country that...
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SIA needs to answer why they were flying over Ukraine airspace despite the...
I would first like to offer my deepest condolences to the families who had lost their love ones in the horrible incident. My thoughts go out with you and I pray that you would be strong in these trying...
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Why Alibaba bought into SingPost and why S’pore will be big e-commerce hub
Asean’s has huge e-commerce potential. Seems contrary to the usual data cited, Asean has internet penetration of 32%, not the accepted wisdom of 10%. Smartphones have multiplied as has their use to...
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NTUC has lost its goal of fighting for the working class people
“NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Ltd was founded by the labour movement in 1973, with a social mission to moderate the cost of living in Singapore. From one supermarket, it has grown to become Singapore...
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Malaysian Insider: Stop blaming Malaysia Airlines for downed MH17
No country, no airline and no one deserves a single or double tragedy that has struck Malaysia Airlines, Malaysia and Malaysians. And those who died or vanished in either MH17 or MH370.It goes without...
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Why is there a surcharge for taxis in the city area and the airport?
I know this post is long overdue but i never underatand why the governmwnt must impose a 3 dollar surcharge and allow the taxis to queue at changi airport. A fine should be imposed of taxis who choose...
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