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Puzzling male & female population trend in Singapore
[Article contributed by Han Hui Hui]According to the Department of Statistics’(DOS) latest Monthly Digest of Statistics August, there are 1.880.0 males to 1.938.2 million females.Males exceed females...
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Singaporeans asking for slower pace of life
I was rudely woken up by a huge thunderclap this morning which also tripped the power to our place. I stayed awake for the storm to pass fearing it might cut the power again, using that time to read...
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The indomitable spirit of Jason Chee
We had one week of Nick Vujicic, the inspirational speaker that won the hearts of many Singaporeans and all those that had the privilege of listening to this very unusual man. He is a very pleasant...
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CPF Board should review definition of ‘permanent incapacity’
I refer to NTUC Income’s reply (“NTUC Income explains why policyholder’s claim was denied“; Wednesday) toMs Wendy Tan’s letter (“Disabled from waist down but insurance claim denied“; Tuesday).The...
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PM Lee, I don’t want your medical subsidy!
PM Lee proposed MediShield Life during NDR 2013 but warned that premiums would increase. He said however that the Govt will subsidize those who cannot afford the higher premiums.I am a rare unlucky...
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Be a Singaporean if you want to be treated like one!
If you want to be treated like a Singaporean then be one and not remain a foreigner.You choose to be a foreigner and yet want Singaporeans to treat you like a Singaporean? Your mind is clouded. You owe...
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Next Time Someone Says Singapore Cannot Have Minimum Wages Or Higher Taxes
The next time someone tells you that we cannot have minimum wage or more progressive taxes in Singapore, here is what you tell them.Do you know that even though the Ministry of Finance might say that,...
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Do maths exams have to be so hard?
The Government's moves to ease the concerns of parents of primary school pupils are laudable.However, it also needs to address the tremendous stress that comes with preparing for the Primary School...
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Half Way Bell Check on SG Political Parties - PAP Part I
This is approximately the MID Term point of the present parliamentary term if you believe the next General Election will be held in 2015.Before I start to write this article, there are some interesting...
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Flooding: Criticizing Vivian is not the answer
The recent unprecedented flooding on an expressway and western parts of Singapore has caused millions in losses for motorists and businesses. Understandably, the obvious punching bag is MEWR Minister...
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Reviewing the COE system and what more needs to be done
In one of our previous articles, we highlighted clear flaws with the COE system and called for urgent reforms. However, we were not too hopeful, citing Minister of Transport Lui Tuck Yew’s statement...
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A population emergency must be declared right now
In the wake of the video showing a PRC national shouting death threats to Singaporeans in the MRT last Sunday, emergency measures have to be imposed immediately. This will be a desperate bid to contain...
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The ‘hard truths’ of Mah and Yaacob disowned by PAP
The implicit disowning of the Malay minister’s claims when he was Water minister that once-in-50-yrs floods were causing problems, not his ministry’s dis-functionality, has been implicitly disowned by...
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Syria’s Assad Accepts Russian Weapons Proposal
President Bashar Assad’s government on Tuesday accepted a Russian plan to turn over its chemical weapons stockpile as momentum mounted for a proposal that could avert American strikes against the...
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Great Eastern Life also refuses to pay!
I was saddened to read of Ms Wendy Tan’s story (“Disabled from waist down but insurance claim denied”; last Tuesday).My friend had a massive stroke last year. The front part of her skull was removed...
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The Prime Minister-in-waiting
Ever since The Straits Times has published the possibility of Education Minister Heng Swee Keat and Social & Family Development Minister Chan Chun Sing to succeed PM Lee Hsien Loong as prime...
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LKY: Increasingly irrelevant and better off in hell?
There is no doubt that many Singaporeans hold LKY in high regard, especially from the older generation. This is little wonder given that he led Singapore to stellar economic growth during his tenure as...
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Did You Wonder Why You Suddenly See LKY Everyday in All media
Did you wonder why suddenly there is a non- stop coverage of Lee Kuan Yew daily?x2 (not 1) new books launched with daily full page ads and editorial every where you turned?Life Time achievement awards...
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Performance-related pay: Not applicable to CEOs and minsters
The financial industry especially investment banking and broking gets a bad name because of the outlandish bonuses for the rainmakers or the swinging big dicks i.e. top traders and salesmen. But it’s...
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Harvesting the Odds
Needless to say, the City Harvest Trial is the talk of the town, not just to Christians but almost everyone, from coffee-shop aunties, taxi drivers, heck even my mother who doesn't really keep up with...
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