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THE FUTURE OF OUR HAWKER FOOD CULTURE
This is the full transcript of my email reply to Lianhe Zaobao's Yang Yang interviewing me on the future of hawkers. The article, "高龄小贩淡出 少壮圆梦入行" was published on 26 May 2013 (see image below).YY: Do...
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Parity’s a good idea
Channel NewsAsia quoted Communications and Information Minister Yaacob Ibrahim saying: ”It’s about making sure that our regulatory framework is consistent — that’s the most important thing. At the...
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Hawker charge my mum $10 for Hokkien mee just because she doesn't want bean...
TRS reader Doris is irked at the rude manner in which a hawker treated her mother. First he quoted the ridiculous price of $10 for a pack of Hokkien mee without bean sprouts, then refused to sell her...
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MDA: New licensing framework not "intended" to clamp down on internet freedom
**TRS EDITORIAL PIECE**The Media Development Authority (MDA) said the new individual licensing framework for online news sites is not intended to clamp down on internet freedom.The changes resulted in...
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Online websites based in Singapore to protest against licensing requirement
MEDIA STATEMENTThursday, 30 May 2013MAJOR ONLINE WEBSITES IN SINGAPORE TO PROTEST AGAINST LICENSING REQUIREMENTThe Media Development Authority had, on Tuesday, introduced a “licensing framework” that...
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Retailers to suspend cigarette sales on Friday to mark World No Tobacco Day
Step into a coffee shop or a supermarket on Friday, and chances are you wouldn't be able to buy cigarettes.Major supermarket chains like Cold Storage, Giant, Sheng Siong and NTUC Fairprice and some 145...
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Why Singapore’s crackdown on online news reporting is a mistake
In this guest post, Siew Kum Hong, the former general counsel for Yahoo! Southeast Asia, speaks out against the Singapore government’s clamp-down on online news reporting, announced on Tuesday.My sense...
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PRC grad: Foster bicultural talent in Singapore
Singapore’s bilingual policy has been a cornerstone in its development miracle “from Third World to First”.However, as global power shifts gradually but irresistibly from the English-centred West to...
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Singapore govt offers to help develop Indian cities
‘Singapore is ready to help Maharashtra develop its infrastructure in major cities like Mumbai and Pune, an official said Friday.This was indicated by visiting Singapore Deputy Prime Minister T....
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Facebook Verified Pages And Profiles Announced
Details On Facebook Verified PagesAccording to the announcement, users will recognize Verified Pages by the small blue checkmark which appears next to the name. The checkmark will show up on the...
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This Article Was Not MDA Approved
By now everyone should have heard about the new MDA regulations for online websites, and even the blind see it is a scam to legally take down sites and censor the news the government doesn't like. This...
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Free Leslie Chew, give the poor guy his Passport back!
I have been a regular follower of Leslie Chew cartoons, exposing the dirty tricks of the government through Demon-cratic Singapore. Every TheRealSingapore and TemasekReviewEmeritus readers and...
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2 Corals at Keppel Bay units sold for over $10m each
DESPITE flat demand in the luxury market so far this year, at least two condominium units with a price tag of over $10 million each were sold over the past fortnight.Keppel Land told the Singapore...
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MDA seeking $22 million from RGM
Singapore’s Media Development Authority (MDA) is seeking to recover S$27.5 million ($21.8 million) from RGM Group, the Australian talent management and executive production firm.RGM’s Australian Stock...
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Even FT says she does not see S’poreans in SG anymore
Hi,I would like to input from a perspective unknown to most sinkies.Due to personal circumstances, I stayed outside of home for a while. A few foreign workers told me things which I would like to share...
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MDA issues another set of contradicting statements today
Below is the latest status update by Media Development Authority, Singapore on their Facebook Page (In an attempt to confuse or clear the air for Singaporeans, depending on how you see it) : Much has...
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Beware of KK hospital’s bully tactics!
Please help me publish this as i would like to alert all parents to be aware of KK hospital Bullying Tactics.This is what i wrote to KK hospital:“I am totally disappointed by KK B bill dating 21 May...
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KK Hospital's response to TRS reader Alan
Dear Mr Koo, We have looked into the concerns raised and wish to share our findings with you. Our records show that you spoke to our Business Office staff on 06 May 2013 regarding your appeal against...
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NCMP Lina Chiam files motion to debate MDA licensing regime in Parliament
NCMP Lina Chiam files motion to debate MDA licensing regime in ParliamentThe SPP views the Media Development Authority's latest licensing regime for websites with grave concern. We find it even more...
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Dear CPF, can u please enlighten me???
Dear CPF, can u please enlighten me???From what I understand, CPF Medisave is monies put aside for my medical bills if ever I fall gravely ill and need medical attention. This is to prevent me from...
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