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I think it is unfair that smokers get more breaks than non-smokers
"I know this confession will more or less creates some kind of disagreement, but it really seems that smokers have the 'privilege' of having more breaks compared to the non-smokers."From my experience,...
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NEA’S ADVISORY CONFIRMS AHPE TC POSITION ON HAWKER CENTRE CLEANING
MEDIA RELEASEWe refer to NEA’s “Advisory on Maintenance of Hawker Centres” dated 31 May 2013 which was sent to the email address of our Managing Agent at 8.05 pm on the same day, and promptly reported...
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MDA targets online sites probably because of the anti-government comments
Taking on the Internet | The government’s censorship target is probably less the online news than the fiery anti-government comments that usually follow. By Seah Chiang NeeJun 1, 2013(Synopsis: For...
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Motorola planning to use pills and tattoos as the future of passwords
Motorola’s forthcoming phones could use electronic tattoos or pills to identify users, it has been announced.The technology, which aims to remove the need to enter passwords and replace them simply...
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The importance of freedom of speech
As every Singapore netizen knows, the government is trying to force upon the country a licensing scheme that will allow it to regulate online news sites. This will give the government even more power...
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LTA: SMRT not doing a good job in checking rail system
<Pic credit: Newpaper>SMRT will be required to carry out more stringent checks and replace the running rails earlier where necessary, the Land Transport Authority said in a statement today.LTA...
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TRS reader: Government need to go down harder on smokers to make them quit
It is timely that we take stock of our tobacco control efforts on World No Tobacco Day (May 31).Singapore has one of the toughest smoking control laws in the world, yet its smoking rate continues to...
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Dengue death: Father has sought lawyer to sue TTSH
In the latest update from the family whose son, Ang Yong Han, died from dengue fever, the father told the media that he has sought a lawyer to sue Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH) for negligence.According...
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Confessions of a PAP Supporter who is scared of "Alternative Media"
I have a neighbour who is a die-hard PAP Supporter. He is the RC Chairman and organises many grassroots activities and helps out in PAP Meet the People Session He used to be a high flying IT personnel...
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How to deal with MDA’s licensing scheme
Local blogger Belmont Lay lets loose on local politics, culture and society. To be taken with a pinch of salt and parental permission is advised. In this post, he talks about how to deal with the...
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Say No to PRs for Public Service Leadership Programme
I refer to the following article about the new Public Service Leadership (PSL) programme.http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/govt-launches-new-public-service-leaders/684518.htmlIt is timely...
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Singapore - LIGHT TOUCH WITH A HARD KNOCK
Singapore is a strange country, politically speaking that is. The signals it sends out one day can send you the wrong way the very next day if you follow them blindly.Like this one: Just one day after...
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How to create a nation of stupid people?
Is it possible to create a nation of stupid people? I don’t think this is an easy task. You can train people to do things but training people to be stupid is quite a remarkable call. The more...
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Starhub Internet is always down for no reason and the customer service sucks!
We have two main telcom providers in Singapore, Singtel and Starhub. Every month, we have to pay hefty bills to watch tv programmes etc. With the recent pay per minute change for our phone bills, older...
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No point switching between Starhub, Singtel and M1, it is all the same!
Personally this is my take. I do not believe that switching in and out of these companies will make any difference at all. I've been a faithful and loyal Starhub Customer since 1998 or even earlier...
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Corals at Keppel Bay Development: Another possible AIM Saga?
According to BusinessWeek, Mrs Koh-Lim Wen Gin was URA’s Chief Planner and Deputy Chief Executive Officer from 2001 to 2008. She has also been an Independent Director of Keppel Land Ltd since January...
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NTUC "Workers Union" is organizing more fun carnivals for poor people
The National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) has planned for six runs of the Family Recreation & Fun (FRF) Carnival.NTUC said that low-income union members and their families can look forward to not...
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Singapore’s Public Spheres – Between Keyboard Warriors and V for Vendetta in...
The newly announced requirement for online news sites with more than 50,000 viewers a month to put up a bond, and to comply within 24 hours to remove any content that Media Development Authority finds...
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My encounter with a rude caucasian cyclist at Punggol Point Jetty
It's up to you whether you want to believe whatever I say in this post. But I know it for myself that what I say below is true, as well as my friends who were with me.I arrived at Punggol Point Jetty...
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