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It pays to be silent in Parliament
There is really no reason to be paying MPs $15,000 per month. Most MPs earn much more in their full time job and if it’s really a sacrifice, why the need to reward them with an ‘allowance’ that’s above...
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Why the PAP Backtracked on the Freedom of Speech from 2004 to 2014
When there was a change of government in 2004, one thing that the PAP did not understand then was that you cannot allow for more freedom of speech and still expect to be able to earn more money from...
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Constitution – checks & balances prevent power abuse
Assistant Professor Jaclyn Neo argued against the basic features doctrine in the Constitution (“Should constitutional principles be eternal?”; last Saturday). In essence, she contended that there are...
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Is the Singapore Police Force a Big Bully?
Our police force a bully?It is important to know your legal rights. Our policemen it seems doesnt know or doesnt bother that there are limitations as to what they are allowed to do.Their broad...
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Goh Meng Seng: Sometimes, Opposition Parties Must Practice Civil Disobedience
I remember years ago right after GE2006, during one important WP CEC meeting, there was a debate on whether WP should "draw a clear line" from "Non-Violent Civil Disobedience". I was against such move...
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In Sunny S’pore, why does pitch at National Stadium need artificial light?
In the report “National Stadium pitch under fire ahead of Brazil vs Japan clash” (Oct 14), Brazil coach Dunga voiced concern over the state of the National Stadium pitch.Similar concerns were raised...
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Sick of Grassroots and Government Organizations Creating Trouble for...
If you follow what has been happening in Aljunied since the General Election in 2011, you will see that these things are not coincidences.From the leasing of 26 plots of land in Aljunied and the...
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Whose decision was it to seize Hui Hui’s notebook?
The seizure of Hui Hui’s notebook on 10 Oct 2014 by the police after recording her statement (for an alleged “unlawful assembly” offence at Hong Lim Park on 27 Sep 2014 in relation to her “Return our...
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2 controversial books/films vying for attention
The main media is showering praises on the book ‘Battle for Merger’ daily and everywhere. Another book or film, ‘To Singapore With Love’, on the same period of our history, has been banned for factual...
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Livelihood of Singaporean hawkers destroyed by PAP
Hawkers provide an essential service but many are not justifiably remunerated. Running our country as Singapore Inc, the PAP has allowed skyrocketing rental to kill off many businesses, hawking...
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Pioneer Generation Package – Good intentions thwarted in implementation process
As a member of the pioneer generation, I was delighted when the Government announced a slew of benefits under the Pioneer Generation Package.Last month, I went to see my Community Health Assist...
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IPS survey on our Elderly: What the Mainstream Media did not tell you
We refer to the article “IPS study on ageing: 8 in 10 elderly confident their needs will be taken care of” (Straits Times, Oct 15).It states that “The study, commissioned by the Council for Third Age...
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Police Commissioner Ng Joo Hee is sent to ‘a New Watering Hole!’
If you’ve been reading my blog over the last 15 months, I’ve been singing a familiar refrain – Police Commissioner (CP) Ng Joo Hee should either be resign or be replaced. You can read some of them...
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Roy Ngerng: It is not seditious just because you offend the 'right' group
"These days I am often asked, “Am I afraid of being seditious again?” My reply, is: “Absolutely not!”In this country, one does not know where to draw the line. You are seditious, just as long as you...
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Town Council took unemployed man to court for S&C arrears
Jalan Besar Town Council had took an unemployed man to court for arrears S&C arrears of $432!In a letter written to the Straits Times Forum, Mr Lim Beo Thiam, a 52 year old who has been unemployed...
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Dear TRS, Online Media Will Only be Shut Down if the Mainstream Media is Freed
[This article has been translated from Chinese by TRS for our English-speaking readers]Dear TRS,I read recently that Singapore Press Holdings saw a 10% drop in print media profits since two years ago...
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International Judges Presiding in Singapore – What a Foolish Idea?
I hope readers will spend time to re read the serious implications of this silly idea that is submitted to Parliament for approval. Try to understand the thinking behind silly Parliamentarians, what is...
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The Enigma of a Human Rights Champion
Human rights lawyers in Singapore are a rare and precious breed. In a republic where political, press and civil liberties are only just starting to look up, fighting for human rights was, and to some...
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National Service - Just How Could SAF Strike a Balance
Just as BMTC successfully passed out a new batch of Soldiers on 11th of October 2014, a NSF may have to be charged for misplacing his Matador. An incident that is reported all over the net, has helped...
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A 'Singaporean' Holidaying in Singapore: The Good Old Singapore
I was back in singapore from Australia for 3 days during the Hari Raya festive period. For the record, I missed singapore, the food, friends and family. I always ask myself, am I a patriot? Will I...
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