Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) – Tit for Tat
Our closest neighbor West Malaysia has decided to impose a Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) fee for foreign registered vehicles entering their country. The amount and date of implementation have yet to be...
View ArticleWhen no meeting of the minds is intentional
There have been a lot of kpkb by the more vocal citizens about bad policies or policies they do not want to go along. The 6.9m PWP, the complaints about the influx of ‘foreign talents’ to displace...
View ArticleIt’s All About Censorship in Singapore
They disallowed the satellite dish for private installations because ownership will mean access to unfettered broadcasts from the skies. The advent of the internet made nonsense of their control of the...
View ArticleUnbreakable Spirit, Unbreakable Bond: The Story of An Abused Dog - SOSD
Dear The Real Singapore,I made a video about a dog SOSD rescued 2 years ago - a very special dog Barabas. He was a senior 12yr old dog when he was rescued in Nov 2012. After he developed a maggot...
View ArticleThe importance of Reconcilliation with our own Singaporean History
Truth-seeking processes allow societies to examine and come to grips with past crimes and atrocities and prevent their future repetition. Truth-seeking often occurs in societies emerging from a period...
View ArticleAn open letter to all the NS men: Please appreciate your girlfriends more
Related: Be the pillar of support for your boyfriend serving NSTo all NS men;This is my story.Like we all know, it is not an unusual occurrence when a girl leaves their boyfriend soon after they enlist...
View ArticleWhen will a Minister ever be made accountable?
The Auditor General released its annual audit report on the civil service yesterday.http://www.ago.gov.sg/doc/ar-1314.pdfAmong the many lapses highlighted across various ministries and statutory boards...
View ArticleTrembling that their high paying jobs will be pulped
Following Yaacob Ibrahim’s once-in-50-years’ rescinding of a decision to pulp 3 children books, National Library Board (NLB) CEO Elaine Ng held a media briefing (18 Jul) to further “clarify” NLB’s...
View ArticleHDB BTO price increase 14%, but resale dropped 5%?
4-room BTO flat price increased 14.4%?HDB has just launched BTO flats in the mature estate of Toa Payoh, with 4 – room prices starring from $413,000. [Link]In the November 2012 Toa Payoh Crest BTO, 4 –...
View ArticleMH17 is actually MH370
Editor's Note: This is the most stupid theory we have ever heard of for this #MH17 incident that it deserves a sharing. Read the article at your own risk! MH17 all but completely proven to be flight...
View ArticleWe do have brainless & thick-skinned ministers!
If you are not feeling shameful for being a Singaporean, then you ought to feel shameful for having a PAP Government! Because our ministers are not only brainless, they have insensitive skin on their...
View ArticleCelebrate Singapore’s National Day by understanding its history
I refer to the 13 May 2014 Straits letter “Celebrate Singapore’s birthday by learning its history” by Ms Lim Lih Mei.Ms Lim feels that a truly meaningful way of celebrating Singapore’s birthday is to...
View ArticleWhere has ‘prudent healthcare spending’ gotten us?
This goes out to those people who think that the Singapore government by not seriously subsidizing healthcare costs, is being prudent: [Link]If the above thread was never posted, I might not have...
View ArticleProtect the family by strengthening bonds
IN THE debate over the removal of controversial children's books from the National Library Board's catalogue, both sides have defended their definition of family.Whether or not you agree with the ideal...
View ArticleThe Best ST article ever on CPF?
We refer to the article “Joint responsibility for old age income security” (Straits Times, Jul 21).Best article on CPF?This is the best article ever on “CPF”, and we hope that the Government will take...
View ArticleA More Balance Perspective Of the Middle East Crisis
Dear TRS,I am writing to share my views about the recent Israeli-Palestinian conflict. I am concerned that the news shared by your website was lop-sided. Most people by nature, root for the underdog....
View ArticleThis Singaporean 'reject' will not return as Foreign Talent
Brian Lim, is a Space Entrepreneur, One of the leading individuals in Australia around the development of Space Startups in Australia.‘….Encourage bold visions and idea, no matter what they are. One of...
View ArticleOld civil servant: Pathetic that we’ve come to this state
When the PM LHL said: “we cannot expect Ministers never to make mistakes or never to have mistakes happen on their watch in their ministries. It is not possible – this is a very big organisation and it...
View ArticlePAP TC charges Single Mum with 4 Kids $50 to retrieve wallet dropped into...
Dear The Real Singapore,I saw on newspaper about a single mother with 4 children who is struggling with her life to even get enough food for her children.She said something which makes me really hate...
View ArticleHollywood Actors earn up to $75 Million this year
Hollywood is increasingly in the business of making movies with disposable actors — performers who are almost interchangeable and easily replaced. The special effects and bombastic action sequences...
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