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Netizens angry over Communist style performance at Tech Ghee Primary School
Netizens have made several critical comments about this video which depicts one of the song and dance performances at Tech Ghee Primary School's National Day Observance Ceremony. The video shows a...
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Our Singapore CONversation insults Singaporeans' intellect
I refer to CNA’s “PM Lee to address healthcare, education and housing issues at National Day Rally” dated 10 Aug. The headline indicates the government has prioritised healthcare and education over...
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There are too many university graduates in Singapore
"I advocate a substantial reduction in the average amount of formal education and the proportion of the population attending higher education institutions.This is necessary because present higher...
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Singapore Cannabis Awareness: Dr Sanjay Gupta confessed to being wrong
Cannabis has been very BIG news in American media this week. There is a case of a young baby girl suffering from a severe form of epilepsy being successfully treated with high CBD Cannabis....
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Residents celebrate National Day cooking curry
On National Day, 600 residents of two Siglap and Mountbatten housing estates celebrated National Day cooking curry.The residents gathered over pots of Indian, Malay, Eurasian and Chinese curry to watch...
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Kishore: Count our blessings
This is what Kishore said in his article on Saturday of the 48 years of nation building and how successful we have become. We have a lot of achievements, a lot of blessings and also the inevitable...
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Revamp the scholarship system
It is tempting to make such a cynical call. Look at the problems we face today despite the scholars we have – congestion, inflation, car woes, healthcare. Why do we need more scholars when they have...
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Singapore on the brink? Are you willing to listen?
With the current influx of foreigners and the accompanying animosity it generates, the number of ivory towers where Singaporeans can seek refuge (out of sight, out of mind) are fast disappearing. Of...
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Latest update: S R Nathan award withdrawn, new award given
*This is a satire article, please do not take it seriously. Last month, the government announced that former president S R Nathan would be conferred the nation’s highest award – The Order of Temasek,...
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Why do studio units cost more than BTO flats for singles?
There has been high demand for the newly launched Build-To-Order two-room Housing Board flats for singles.Buyers are entitled to various housing grants, which can lower the price of such flats to about...
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Utusan Malaysia: Under Lee Kuan Yew, the Malays are sidelined
Copies of Singapore's former Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew's latest book entitled One Man's View of the World are displayed for sale at his book launch at the Istana in Singapore August 6, 2013. The...
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Protests and how they serve us, the people: Part 2
In Part 1 of my piece, I talked about how protests served the interests of the people in that they allowed us to hold the government accountable. Skeptics, however, say that curtailing of our...
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Singpost Needs A Major Shakeup! A Fine is Not Enough!
I refer to Speedpost - the subsidary service provided by Singpost. I wanted to send a 11 kg parcel from home (Singapore) to South Korea. I made an appointment with Speedpost on 5 August to collect...
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Medical and Recreational Cannabis in Singapore: A Solution?
With the rising trend noted drug consumption, based on the reports from the CNB Drug Situation Reports, from 2006 to 2012, as well as the challenges imposed by the aging demographics of society,...
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Seatless MRT cabins not a fine ride
The SMRT seems to be increasing the number of seatless cabins in its trains on the East-West Line.Some commuters are forced to stand for the entire journey, which can take about an hour. This will...
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Govt Should Look at Ways to Change Employers' Picky Mindsets
I refer to "Govt looking at ways to attract early childhood educators" Click on: http://news.asiaone.com/news/edvantage/govt-looking-ways-attract-early-childhood-educators I have attended a few e2i...
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Woman pleaded guilty to sending nude pictures of teacher to school
*illustrated photoUpset that his fiance's family appeared to prefer his former girlfriend, Siti Nurazlin Samat, 28, hatched a plot to get her into trouble.According to a report from The Straits Times,...
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Malaysian policeman loses gun to thief after falling asleep in car
*illustrated photoPETALING JAYA: A 48-year-old serious crimes officer was robbed of his gun with 15 bullets after he fell asleep in his car in Section 7, Shah Alam early Monday.It is learnt that the...
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Dr Ang: Are S’poreans becoming more emotionally insecure?
[Speech by Dr Ang Yong Guan at the 2013 National Day Celebration Event in Hong Lim Park on 9 August 2013.]1. Fellow Singaporeans, thank you for coming to Hong Lim Park to celebrate our nation’s...
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Age 29 is the last chance you have to enter the public sector
I refer to Age Discrimination Public Sector Worse for Degree Holders?"http://therealsingapore.com/content/age-discrimination-public-sector-worse-degree-holders" Someone asked me why the psychological...
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