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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...

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When 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...

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It’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...

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Unbreakable 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...

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The 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...

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An 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...

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When 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...

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Trembling 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...

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HDB 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 –...

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MH17 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...

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We 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...

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Celebrate 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...

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Where 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...

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Protect 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...

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The 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...

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A 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....

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This 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...

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Old 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...

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PAP 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...

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Hollywood 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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